Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive in New Delhi and get greeted at the airport with a traditional garland and teeka. After meeting your driver, head to the hotel to check in and freshen up. In the afternoon, you'll see Qutub Minar, Birla Temple, and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, plus drive past India Gate, President House, and Parliament House. Temps around 75°F/24°C depending on season.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi Airport or Hotel/desired pick-up point in Delhi, 01:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Grand New Delhi), Hotel (Hotel Pride Plaza)
Included Activities
- Airport greeting with garland and teeka
- City sightseeing tour - Qutub Minar
- City sightseeing tour - Birla Temple
- City sightseeing tour - Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
- Drive past India Gate, President House, Parliament House
Landmarks Qutub Minar Birla Temple Bangla Sahib Gurudwara India Gate President House Parliament House 
- Day 2
Delhi to Jaipur
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then walk through more of Delhi including Humayun's Tomb and Raj Ghat. Take a rickshaw through the lively Chandni Chowk market. After that, you'll drive to Jaipur (around 5-6 hours). Check into your hotel and rest up. For dinner, you can eat at a local restaurant or grab something at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Jaipur), Hotel (Hotel The Lalit Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Explore Chandni Chowk market via rickshaw ride
Optional Activities
- Visit to Chokhi Dhaani theme village with Rajasthani culture, folk dances, traditional music, magic shows, astrology, and traditional dinner
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Raj Ghat Chandni Chowk Chokhi Dhaani 
- Day 3
Jaipur
After breakfast, you have a guided tour of Jaipur. Head to Amber Fort for an elephant ride, then check out City Palace with its museums of textiles, costumes, and paintings. Stop at Jantar Mantar observatory and take photos at Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal. Later, return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Jaipur), Hotel (Hotel The Lalit Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride
- Visit City Palace museums
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
- Photo stops at Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Jal Mahal 
- Day 4
Jaipur to Agra
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll drive toward Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a preserved red stone ghost town that was once Akbar's capital. Spend time exploring the Indo-Islamic architecture, then continue to Agra to check in. By evening, head to Mehtab Bagh to watch the Taj Mahal turn orange at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome lunch/dinner in Agra)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Howard Plaza The Fern ), Hotel (Hotel Courtyard Marriott)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Mehtab Bagh at sunset
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Mehtab Bagh 
- Day 5
Agra to Goa
Your guide picks you up at 5:30 am to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise when its facade turns pink. You'll explore the entire complex, mausoleum, and gardens for photos. After breakfast back at the hotel, visit Agra Fort to see its architecture. Later, head to the airport for your domestic flight to Goa, then transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Park Inn by Radisson ), Hotel (Hotel Double Tree Hilton )
Included Activities
- Sunrise tour of Taj Mahal
- Explore Taj Mahal complex and gardens
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Agra Fort
- Domestic flight Delhi to Goa
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 6
North Goa
After breakfast, explore North Goa's beaches like Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Candolim, and Morjim. Check out Aguada Fort and Chapora Fort. At Baga Beach, try parasailing, jet skiing, or kayaking. Walk through Calangute's markets and visit the churches. If you're there on Wednesday, check out the market at Anjuna Beach. In the evening, visit local bars or try Casino Palms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Park Inn by Radisson ), Hotel (Hotel Double Tree Hilton )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- North Goa sightseeing including beach visits
Optional Activities
- Water sports at Baga Beach - parasailing, jet skiing, banana riding, kayaking, speed boat rides
- Visit Our Lady of Piety church in Calangute
- Visit St. Alex Church
- Visit Kerkar Art Gallery
- Wednesday market at Anjuna Beach
- Visit bars in North Goa including Titos
- Visit Casino Palms in Calangute
Landmarks Calangute Beach Baga Beach Anjuna Beach Candolim Beach Mandrem Beach Aswem Beach Morjim Beach Sinquerim Beach Aguada Fort Chapora Fort Our Lady of Piety Church St. Alex Church Kerkar Art Gallery 
- Day 7
South Goa to Cochin
Today you'll relax at quieter South Goa beaches like Agonda or Patnem, or try Colva, Palolem, and Benaulim if you want variety. If it's the weekend, Palolem has silent parties. You can also visit heritage sites like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and Shri Manguesh Temple. By evening, head to the airport to catch your flight to Cochin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunes Cochin ), Hotel (The Trident Cochin )
Included Activities
- South Goa beach exploration
- Domestic flight Goa to Cochin
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Se Cathedral
- Visit Wax World Museum
- Visit Shri Manguesh Temple
- Silent party at Palolem Beach on weekends
Landmarks Agonda Beach Patnem Beach Colva Beach Palolem Beach Benaulim Beach Majorda Beach Basilica of Bom Jesus Se Cathedral Wax World Museum Shri Manguesh Temple 
- Day 8
Cochin (Kochi)
After breakfast, you'll explore Fort Kochi's maritime heritage. Walk through the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and see the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. Check out the Church of Saint Francis, Kerala Folklore Museum, and Fort Kochi Beach. Wander the historic lanes where you'll notice influences from different parts of the world in the architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Dunes Cochin ), Hotel (The Trident Cochin )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
- Visit Willingdon Island
- See Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Church of Saint Francis
- Visit Kerala Folklore Museum
- Visit Fort Kochi Beach
Landmarks Fort Kochi Jewish Synagogue Mattancherry Palace Willingdon Island Chinese Fishing Nets Church of Saint Francis Kerala Folklore Museum Fort Kochi Beach - Day 9
Cochin to Alleppey
After breakfast, travel to Alleppey, about 160+ kilometers away (roughly 5 hours). You'll board a houseboat around 12:30pm-1:00pm for a cruise through Vembanadu Lake and the backwaters. Pass through lagoons, canals, and inlets while enjoying authentic Kerala cuisine on board. The houseboat stays moored for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Kerala cuisine on board houseboat), Dinner (Authentic Kerala cuisine on board houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Premium Houseboats Alleppey )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Alleppey
- Houseboat cruise on Vembanadu Lake
- Backwater exploration through lagoons, canals, lakes, rivers and inlets
- Authentic Kerala cuisine meal on houseboat
Landmarks Vembanadu Lake 
- Day 10
Alleppey to Cochin
The houseboat starts cruising again at 8 am and drops you at Alleppey jetty by 9 am. From there, you'll head back to Cochin and get dropped at the airport for your flight home. End the trip with memories from your time exploring India with family.
- End point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (Cochin Airport or Hotel/desired drop off point in Cochin, 12:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast (High tea at houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat departure and transfer to Alleppey jetty
- Transfer to Cochin
