Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi Airport and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to wander around the capital at your own pace. By 6 pm, there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet your leader and other travelers. After that, you'll have dinner at one of Delhi's oldest restaurants, a place that brought fine dining to India back in the 1940s.
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader
- Welcome dinner at historic Delhi restaurant
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Delhi's historical sites, museums, galleries, and bazaars
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
You'll drive to Agra and check into your hotel. In the late afternoon, a local guide takes you to see the Taj Mahal at sunset, walking you through its history as a 17th-century tomb built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later that evening, you'll join a street food tour led by a local expert who'll show you Agra's food scene beyond the main tourist areas.
- Meals
- Dinner (Expert-led street food tour of Agra, visiting 19th-century shops with age-old recipes and hyperlocal eateries)
Included Activities
- Sunset visit to Taj Mahal with local guide
- Expert-led street food tour of Agra
- Viewing of Jama Masjid of Agra (during street food tour)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Jama Masjid of Agra 
- Day 3
Agra to Ranthambore
Start your morning at Agra Fort, the red sandstone fortress built in 1565 and later turned into a palace. You'll walk through courtyards and buildings exploring the architecture. After that, you'll head to Ranthambore where you can relax by the pool, take a walk around town, or grab a meal at the resort.
Included Activities
- Visit to Agra Fort with historical overview
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Ranthambore town
- Pool relaxation at resort
- Meal at resort restaurant
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 4
Ranthambore
You'll wake early for a morning safari through Ranthambore National Park in 4WD vehicles, searching for tigers and other wildlife like gazelle, hyenas, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, and leopards. The afternoon gives you downtime at the resort, then an evening safari takes you back out into the park. If you're interested, you can also visit the 1000-year-old Ranthambore Fort with its old pavilions.
Included Activities
- Morning wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Evening wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Optional exploration of 1000-year-old Ranthambore Fort (Badal Mahal and Hammirs Court)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon relaxation at resort
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fort - Day 5
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You'll travel to Jaipur and check into Hotel Narain Niwas Palace, a heritage property with chandeliers, stained glass, peacocks, and a pool. After settling in, your leader takes you on a walking tour through the busy streets and bazaars where vendors sell handcrafted textiles, folk art, and semi-precious stones. The day ends with a home-cooked dinner at a local family's home.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at local family home with cultural exchange)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour through Jaipur's crowded streets and bazaars
- Home-cooked dinner at local family home
- Day 6
Jaipur
You'll start at Amber Fort, exploring ornate rooms and murals while learning about the city's history. Then you'll stop at the Hawa Mahal, one of India's most photographed buildings. Next comes the City Palace, which blends Rajput and Mughal design. In the afternoon, you'll hop on a rickshaw to a royal haveli where you'll meet the owner and see family photos. You'll finish with rooftop drinks overlooking the old walled city.
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort with leader's historical narrative
- Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Tour of City Palace
- Private Royal Haveli visit with owner
- Rooftop drinks overlooking old walled city (one drink included)
- Auto-rickshaw travel to haveli
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace - Day 7
Jaipur to Varanasi
You'll leave Jaipur, fly to Varanasi, and head to Sarnath where Buddha preached enlightenment. You'll explore the stupas and museums at this important Buddhist pilgrimage site. From there, you'll continue into Varanasi itself, a city full of shrines and temples where Hindu pilgrims come for spiritual experiences.
Included Activities
- Visit to Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site with stupas and museums
Landmarks Sarnath 
- Day 8
Varanasi
You'll start before sunrise with a boat ride on the Ganges while your leader talks about its spiritual meaning as you pass temples and ghats. Later, a walking tour takes you through narrow Old City lanes packed with shops, past dhobi wallahs and temples. At sunset, you'll return to the Ganges for a cruise with local musicians playing during a flower and candle ceremony, watching pilgrims perform bathing rituals as the sun goes down.
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Walking tour of Varanasi Old City
- Sunset Ganges boat trip with musicians
- Flower and candle ceremony viewing
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 9
Varanasi to Delhi
You'll fly back to Delhi in the morning. In the afternoon, you and your leader will use the metro to reach Old Delhi, then navigate the bustling lanes around Chandni Chowk marketplace by traditional rickshaw. You'll visit the Jama Masjid, India's oldest and largest mosque, and the Sheeshganj Gurudwara Sikh temple. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own. Your final group dinner takes place in a haveli from 1887 featuring Mughlai cuisine, street food, and kebabs.
- Meals
- Dinner (Final group dinner in historic haveli (1887) featuring Mughlai cuisine, street food dishes, and kebabs)
Included Activities
- Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
- Navigation of Delhi metro system
- Traditional rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk marketplace streets
- Visit to Jama Masjid Mosque
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Final group dinner in historic haveli (1887)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon self-guided exploration of Delhi
Landmarks Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara - Day 10
Delhi
Your trip ends after breakfast. If you'd like to stay longer in Delhi, you'll need to contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange extra nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
