Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where your Holidays At representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable after your journey.
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour of both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, then you'll drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Following lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon shifts to Old Delhi where you'll see Raj Ghat and Red Fort before hopping into a rickshaw to navigate through Chandni Chowk's spice market.
- 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
- Drive past 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 head toward Jaipur by car. On the way, there's a stop at Rewari's Rail Museum where you can grab tea or coffee. Once you arrive in Jaipur, you'll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
Landmarks/POIs Rail Museum - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, your full day guided tour of Jaipur begins. You'll visit Amber Fort (with your choice of elephant or jeep ride), City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. From there you'll drive past Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple. The afternoon is left open for shopping or heading back to your hotel if you need a break.
- 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
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- 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 Agra
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Agra. The route includes a stop at Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, one of the largest stepwells around. Then comes Fatehpur Sikri, the 1571 Mughal city that was abandoned, where you'll tour the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, and Panch Mahal. After finishing these sites, you'll continue on to Agra and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri stepwell (Chand Baori)
- Full day 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 Chand Baori Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 6
Agra
You'll wake early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal before having breakfast. Then you'll explore Agra Fort, walking through Moti Masjid, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, and both the Diwan-I-Aam and Diwan-I-Khas. After that, you'll also see Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. Following these visits, you'll check out and head to Agra railway station to board your night train to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Full day 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/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 7
Varanasi and Sarnath
When your train arrives at Varanasi railway station, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. After freshening up, you'll take a guided tour to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where you'll visit Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. You'll return to Varanasi with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 8
Varanasi
You'll start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return to your hotel for breakfast. From there, you'll explore the temples of Varanasi including Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. The day also includes visits to Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. You'll wrap up by experiencing the Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Full day 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 at the Ghat
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 9
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Bodhgaya. When you arrive, you'll check in and refresh before starting a guided tour. You'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Metta Buddharam Temple, the archaeological museum, Sujata Temple, The Great Buddha, Royal Bhutanese Monastery, and several international monasteries. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit Bodhi Tree
- Visit Metta Buddharam Temple
- Visit Bodhgaya archaeological museum
- Visit Sujata Temple
- Visit The Great Buddha
- Visit Royal Bhutanese Monastery
- Visit various international monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree Metta Buddharam Temple Royal Bhutanese Monastery - Day 10
Bodhgaya to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Patna. En route, you'll stop in Rajgir to explore Gridhakuta Hill, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, Bimbisar Prison, Ajatshatru Fort, Maniyar Math, and Saptaparni Cave. Following lunch in Rajgir, you'll continue to Nalanda to see the ancient university ruins and Buddhist studies centre. Then it's on to Patna where you'll check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Rajgir)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Rajgir and Nalanda
- Visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak)
- Visit World Peace Stupa
- Visit Venuvanaram
- Visit Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir
- Visit Ajatshatru Fort
- Visit Maniyar Math
- Visit Saptaparni Cave
- Visit ruins of Nalanda University
Landmarks/POIs Gridhakuta Hill World Peace Stupa Venuvanaram Bimbisar Prison Ajatshatru Fort Maniyar Math Saptaparni Cave Nalanda University - Day 11
Patna Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to Patna airport to board your flight to your next destination or home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
