Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven by private car to your hotel in Delhi. Once you arrive in India's capital, settle in for the night and get some rest after your journey.
Landmarks/POIs Yamuna River - Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast, spend your morning walking through Old Delhi's historic areas, starting with Jama Masjid and the busy Chandni Chowk bazaar where you can try local street food. From there, you'll see Red Fort, then move on to Rajghat, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, and Qutub Minar throughout the day. You'll head back to your Delhi hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Delhi sightseeing tour
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Explore Chandni Chowk bazaar and local food tasting
- Rickshaw ride to Red Fort
- Visit Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Humayun Tomb
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Qutub Minar
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Red Fort Rajghat Humayun Tomb Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Following breakfast, drive to Agra and check into your hotel to rest. Later in the day, check out Agra Fort with its grand halls and palace buildings. By evening, head to the Taj Mahal to watch the sunset, when the ivory-white marble shifts through different colors as light changes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Taj Mahal Yamuna River - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast and checking out, travel to Jaipur. On your way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city with its significant monuments. Continue on to Jaipur, known as the Pink City, and settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti - Day 5
Jaipur
Start early with breakfast, then ride a caparisoned elephant up to Amber Fort in the Aravalli Hills. Around midday, have lunch and watch a Tandoor cooking demonstration at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the Turban Museum, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Your evening ends with shopping at Jaipur's well-known bazaars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Tandoor demonstration at a fine restaurant)
Included Activities
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort
- Visit Amber Fort
- Lunch with Tandoor demonstration
- Visit Turban Museum and learn to tie a Rajasthani turban
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Jaipur Bazaars
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Aravalli Hills Maota Lake Turban Museum Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
After breakfast, head to Jaipur Airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once you land and get picked up, you'll be taken to your hotel. The rest of your day is free for you to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Ganga River - Day 7
Varanasi
Start very early with a boat ride on the Ganga River to catch the sunrise, then come back for breakfast. During the day, travel to Sarnath to see Buddhist pilgrimage sites. You'll visit Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir), Tulsi Manas Temple, and Durga Temple. Later, return to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir)
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple (Monkey Temple)
- Witness Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Ganga River Sarnath Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir) Banaras Hindu University Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Dashashwamedh Ghat - Day 8
Varanasi
After breakfast, get transferred to Varanasi Airport to catch your flight home, ending your trip through India's highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
