Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where someone from Holidays At will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax at your own pace.
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll spend a full day with a guide exploring both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate. Following lunch, you'll head into the older part of the city to see Raj Ghat and Red Fort, then take a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's spice market to get a feel for local commerce and energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (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
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- 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 Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive toward Jaipur, known as the Pink City. On the way, you'll stop at Samode Palace and Samode Bagh to walk around, then visit Fort Samode. There's a camel ride planned at Samode village so you can experience how local life works there. Once you reach Jaipur, you'll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Samode Palace
- Visit Samode Bagh
- Visit Fort Samode
- Camel ride at Samode village
Landmarks/POIs Samode Palace Fort Samode - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll have a full day of sightseeing in Jaipur with a guide. Amber Fort is first, where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride to get up there. Then you'll go to City Palace and Jantar Mantar, drive past Jal Mahal and the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and see Birla Temple. The afternoon is flexible, so you can go shopping or head back to your hotel to rest.
- 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
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Ranthambore
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park, checking into your hotel once you arrive. After freshening up, you'll head out for an afternoon jungle safari where there's a chance to spot wildlife and take photos. You'll return to the hotel in the evening to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore
You'll start early for a morning jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground where Bengal tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles live. After returning to the hotel, you'll have breakfast and some downtime. Then it's back out for another afternoon safari, giving you chances throughout the day to photograph the wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 7
Ranthambore to Agra
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive toward Agra. En route, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an old deserted town built by the Mughal Kingdom in 1571 using red stone. You'll see the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing to Agra where you'll check into your hotel. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 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/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 8
Agra
You'll wake early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal with a guide leading the tour. After that, you'll head back to your hotel for breakfast. Later, you'll explore more of Agra including Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, and Mehtab Bagh where there's a nice sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the river. The rest of the day is yours for shopping or relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh with sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh - Day 9
Agra to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to catch your flight to Varanasi. Once you land, someone from Holidays At will meet you and take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to yourself to get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Varanasi
You'll start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges to see the ghats and the morning activity along the water. Back at your hotel, you'll have breakfast, then take a guided tour of Varanasi's temples including Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. You'll also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. The day ends with the Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony performed at the ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise 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
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir River Ganges - Day 11
Varanasi to Sarnath to New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site about an hour from Varanasi. You'll see Dhamek Stupa, visit the Archaeological Museum, check out Chaukhandi Stupa, and explore the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. After returning to Varanasi, you'll transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to New Delhi where Holidays At will meet you and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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 12
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
