Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your UncleSam Holidays representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day free to settle in and recover from your flight, so just relax and get comfortable.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll start a full-day guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, plus you'll drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort, ending with a rickshaw ride through the crowded spice market at Chandni Chowk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At 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
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
You'll have breakfast and check out before driving toward Agra, stopping at Sikandra Fort to see Akbar's Tomb along the way. Once you arrive and check in, your guide takes you through Agra Fort where you'll walk through the Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. After that, you'll continue to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb)
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You'll start before sunrise to catch the Taj Mahal at dawn, then continue to Mehtab Bagh before heading back for breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, you're driven to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red stone city built by the Mughal Empire in 1571. You'll walk through the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing on to Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Following breakfast, your full-day tour of Jaipur starts with Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride. You'll then visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar, drive past Jal Mahal, the Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple. The afternoon is yours to spend shopping or just relaxing at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride or jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Cochin
After breakfast and checkout, you're driven to Jaipur airport for your flight to Cochin. A representative meets you upon arrival and transfers you to your hotel. Once you've refreshed, you'll take a half-day guided tour hitting Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and the Indo Portuguese Museum. The rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Hill Palace
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
- Visit Pallipuram Fort
- Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Visit Bolgatty Island
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
Landmarks Fort Kochi Marine Drive Hill Palace St. Francis Church Dutch Palace Pallipuram Fort Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Bolgatty Island Indo Portuguese Museum - Day 7
Cochin to Munnar
You'll have breakfast and check out before driving to Munnar, Kerala's scenic hill station. The drive itself is part of the experience with mountains, waterfalls, and low-hanging clouds surrounding you. After checking in at your hotel, the day is yours to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park 
- Day 8
Munnar
Following breakfast, you'll take a sightseeing tour of Munnar that includes Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town, and the town market. In the evening, you can either take a walk through a tea estate or just relax with whatever activities appeal to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Munnar
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Optional Activities
- Walk at tea estate
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam - Day 9
Munnar to Periyar
You'll have breakfast and check out, then drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's largest protected areas at 777 square kilometers and designated as a Tiger Reserve. After arriving and checking into your hotel, you're settled for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Periyar National Park
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Periyar
Following breakfast, your full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar includes bamboo rafting and border hiking, two unique activities available in the sanctuary. You'll also do an elephant safari and visit Kumily, Mangala, and Devi Temple to round out your wildlife experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of Periyar
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar
- Border hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit Kumily
- Visit Mangala
- Visit Devi Temple
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Devi Temple - Day 11
Periyar to Kumarakom
After breakfast and checkout, you're driven to Kumarakom, the backwaters town. Once you check in at your hotel, you'll visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, which draws birdwatchers with its variety of migratory species. Your afternoon can include time enjoying the peaceful backwaters, perhaps with a walk or an Ayurvedic massage at a local spa. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Vembanad Lake - Day 12
Kumarakom to Alleppey
You'll have breakfast and check out before heading to Alleppey for your backwater houseboat journey. Once you check in to your houseboat, lunch and dinner are served aboard while you take in the calm backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha. In the evening, you can walk around the local streets and get a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)
Included Activities
- Backwater houseboat journey
- Experience backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
Optional Activities
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
- Day 13
Alleppey to Cochin
After breakfast on the houseboat, you'll check out and drive to Cochin airport for your flight home, bringing your India tour to a close.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Cochin, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
