Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is open, so you can rest up and get settled after your journey.
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you have a full guided day covering New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate. Following lunch at a local spot, you'll head into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, pass by Red Fort, and take a short rickshaw through the Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Guided tour of Old Delhi
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Red Fort
- 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 Agra
You check out after breakfast and drive to Agra. Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, a guided tour takes you through Agra Fort with its various structures, then Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal. Your evening is free to shop or head back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- 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 Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Agra
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Rise early for sunrise at the Taj Mahal with a guided tour, then return for breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, you drive toward Jaipur but stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted Mughal town from 1571, where you'll see Salim Chisti's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. You'll reach Jaipur by evening with time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, a full day guided tour of Jaipur covers Amber Fort where you can choose an elephant or jeep ride, then City Palace and Jantar Mantar. You'll pass by Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, stop at Birla Temple, and have the afternoon free for shopping or returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Guided tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Guided tour to Jaigarh Fort
- Shopping in Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
You check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon landing, an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. After refreshing, a guided tour heads to Sarnath, the Buddhist pilgrimage site, where you'll visit Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery before returning to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 7
Varanasi
Start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then head back for breakfast. A guided tour takes you to four temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. You'll also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, you experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony at the ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 8
Varanasi to New Delhi
After breakfast, you check out and transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight back to New Delhi. An UncleSam Holidays representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel for the night. Your evening is free to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
- Day 9
New Delhi Departure
Following breakfast, you check out and head to New Delhi airport to board your flight home or to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
