Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
Your trip begins when you land at New Delhi airport. An UncleSam Holidays representative will be waiting to meet you and take you to your hotel. Once you arrive, check in and settle in for the night.
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi Guided Tour
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring both New Delhi and Old Delhi with a guide. In the morning, head to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate. After lunch, walk through Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort. Later, take a rickshaw through the Chandni Chowk spice market to experience the chaos and energy of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
You'll check out after breakfast and head toward Jaipur by car. On the way, stop at the Rail Museum in Rewari where you can grab tea and coffee. Once you reach Jaipur, check into your hotel and the rest of your day is open for whatever you'd like to do, whether that's relaxing or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
- Tea/Coffee snacks at Rewari
Landmarks/POIs Rail Museum - Day 4
Jaipur Guided Tour
After breakfast, a guide takes you around Jaipur for the full day. Start at Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride up the hill. From there, see City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, and Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Before heading back, visit Birla Temple. The afternoon gives you free time to shop or rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with elephant/jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort if time permits
- Optional tour to Jaigarh Fort if time permits
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast, you'll drive to Agra with stops along the way. First, check out Chand Baori at Abhaneri, one of the largest and deepest stepwells around. Then explore Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted Mughal town with impressive red stone buildings including the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. After these stops, continue on to Agra and check in to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Chand Baori Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 6
Agra and Train to Varanasi
Start your day before sunrise to see the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh when the light is just beginning. Head back to your hotel for breakfast and freshen up. Then take a guided tour of Agra Fort where you'll see Moti Masjid, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. After that, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. In the evening, your guide will transfer you to the railway station to catch a train heading to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Moti Masjid Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 7
Arrival in Varanasi and Sarnath Visit
When you arrive at Varanasi railway station, a representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Later in the day, take a guided tour to Sarnath, an important Buddhist location. Walk through and see the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. The rest of your day is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archeological museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Dhamekha Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Sarnath Archeological Museum - Day 8
Varanasi
Start early by taking a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return to your hotel for breakfast. Afterward, a guide takes you to four famous temples: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. In the evening, stick around to watch the Ganges Aarti ceremony happening at the Ghat by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony in evening
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 9
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
You'll have breakfast and then drive to Bodhgaya. Once you check in at your hotel, you'll go on a half day guided tour to see Mahabodhi Temple, an 80 foot tall Lord Buddha Statue, and several international monasteries in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit 80 ft high Lord Buddha Statue
- Visit various international monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Mahabodhi Temple - Day 10
Bodhgaya to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda
After breakfast, you'll check out and head toward Patna with stops in between. First, visit Rajgir to explore Gridhakuta (Vulture Peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar Prison. You'll have lunch in Rajgir. Then continue on to Nalanda to walk through the ruins of an ancient university, one of the oldest in the world and an International Center for Buddhist Studies. Once you reach Patna, check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Rajgir)
Included Activities
- Visit Gridhakuta (Vulture peak) at Rajgir
- Visit World Peace Stupa at Rajgir
- Visit Venuvanaram at Rajgir
- Visit Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir
- Visit Nalanda University ruins
Landmarks/POIs Gridhakuta World Peace Stupa Venuvanaram Bimbisar Prison Nalanda University - Day 11
Departure from Patna
After breakfast, check out and get transferred to Patna airport to catch a flight back to New Delhi. When you land in New Delhi, your driver will take you to the international airport so you can board your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
