Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
You'll touch down at Mumbai airport where a representative meets you for the hotel transfer. After settling into your pre-booked room, the rest of the day opens up for rest and adjusting to the time zone.
- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Mumbai.)
- Day 2
Mumbai
Following breakfast at your hotel, a full-day guided tour takes you through Mumbai's main sights. The Gateway of India, historic museums, temples, and gardens are on the itinerary, and you'll also see the Elephanta Caves and Marine Drive with their great views. By evening, you're free to do your own thing around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Elephanta Caves
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Jain Temples
- Visit Kamla Nehru Garden
- Visit Juhu Chowpatty
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Parliament House Marine Drive Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty - Day 3
Mumbai to Aurangabad
After breakfast and checking out, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad. Once you arrive and get to your hotel, you'll freshen up before heading out to the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive rock carvings. From there, the tour includes Daulatbad Fort and Bibi ka Maqbara to see more of the region's historical landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Ellora Caves
- Visit Daulatbad Fort
- Visit Bibi ka Maqbara
Landmarks Ellora Caves Daulatbad Fort Bibi ka Maqbara - Day 4
Aurangabad
You spend your full day at the Ajanta Caves, another UNESCO site featuring 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 CE. The rock carvings and ancient architecture here show some of the finest examples of Indian artistic traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Ajanta Caves
Landmarks Ajanta Caves 
- Day 5
Aurangabad to Varanasi
After breakfast and checkout, you head to Aurangabad airport for the flight to Varanasi. Your representative arranges the hotel transfer upon arrival, and then your afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore at whatever pace suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Varanasi
This morning you wake early for a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return for breakfast. Later, you walk through four famous temples: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. As evening comes, you'll be at the Ghat for the Ganges Aarti ceremony, a spiritual experience performed right along the riverbank.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat Cruise on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi temples
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat
Landmarks River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 7
Varanasi to Khajuraho
After breakfast, you're transferred to Varanasi airport for the flight to Khajuraho. When you arrive at your hotel and refresh, a half-day guided tour takes you through the western group of temples. That evening, a sound and light show at the temples brings the ancient structures to life with storytelling and lighting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Khajuraho
- Visit western group of temples
- Sound and light show at temples
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples 
- Day 8
Khajuraho to Orchha
You check out after breakfast and drive to Orchha, checking into your accommodation upon arrival. The afternoon and evening are open for you to rest and wander through this charming town on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Orchha
After breakfast, you spend your full day exploring Orchha with a guide. The Bundela dynasty monuments are the focus, including Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, the riverside cenotaphs, and Ram Raja Temple. These structures sit beautifully on an island in the Betwa River, creating a nice setting for photography and wandering through the history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Orchha
- Visit Jahangir Fort
- Visit Rai Praveen Ka Mahal
- Visit riverside cenotaphs
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
Landmarks Jahangir Fort Rai Praveen Ka Mahal Ram Raja Temple Betwa River - Day 10
Orchha to Gwalior
You check out after breakfast and drive to Gwalior, settling into your hotel. Once you refresh, a guided tour covers the major sites: Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Suraj Kund, Jal Vilas Palace, the Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, Tansen Tomb, Gujari Mahal, the Archaeological Museum, and Teli-ka-Mandir. Your evening is free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gwalior
- Visit Gwalior Fort
- Visit Man Mandir Palace
- Visit Suraj Kund
- Visit Jal Vilas Palace and Museum
- Visit Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus
- Visit Tansen Tomb
- Visit Gujari Mahal
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Teli-ka-Mandir
Landmarks Gwalior Fort Man Mandir Palace Suraj Kund Jal Vilas Palace Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus Tansen Tomb Gujari Mahal Teli-ka-Mandir 
- Day 11
Gwalior to Agra
After breakfast you check out and drive to Agra. Once at your hotel and refreshed, a guided tour shows you Agra Fort with its intricate details, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, and Jama Masjid. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore further on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit 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 Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid 
- Day 12
Agra to Jaipur
You get up before breakfast to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then visit Mehtab Bagh for more views. Back at your hotel for breakfast and checkout, you begin the drive to Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the striking red stone ghost town from 1571. You'll see the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. Later you arrive in Jaipur and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour to 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 Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal 
- Day 13
Jaipur
Following breakfast, your full-day guided tour of Jaipur starts with Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride. After that, you'll check out the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and see Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal. A stop at Birla Temple rounds out the main sights, with optional afternoon trips to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if you're up for it. The afternoon is otherwise free for shopping or relaxing at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit 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 14
Jaipur to Ranthambore
After breakfast you drive to Ranthambore and check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you head out for a wildlife safari at Ranthambore National Park, once a royal hunting ground now home to tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles. You return to your hotel as evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon wildlife safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 15
Ranthambore
You start before breakfast with an early jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Back at your hotel, you refresh and have breakfast. Then it's out again for an afternoon safari. Both trips give you chances to photograph wildlife and experience this natural reserve in different lighting and activity patterns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 16
Ranthambore to New Delhi
After breakfast you drive back to New Delhi. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel for the night, marking the conclusion of your travels through India's major destinations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 17
New Delhi
After breakfast, a comprehensive guided tour takes you through New Delhi and Old Delhi. You'll see Qutub Minar, pass by the Lotus Temple, and walk through Humayun's Tomb. The tour includes Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate before lunch at a local restaurant. Later you head to Old Delhi for Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort. A short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk wraps up the day with its spice market and clothing bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Delhi city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- 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 18
New Delhi Departure
You check out after breakfast and head to New Delhi airport for your flight home, bringing your 18-day journey through India to a close.
- End point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
