Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi this evening and meet your Holiday Director for an orientation. Get settled into your accommodation and have dinner to start off the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lotus Temple - Day 2
Old Delhi to Jaipur
This morning you'll walk through Old Delhi's temples, mosques, and busy bazaars, then head to Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, you'll drive toward Jaipur in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Old Delhi bazaars and temples
- Visit Raj Ghat - cremation grounds of Mahatma Gandhi
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Drive to Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Raj Ghat - Day 3
Jaipur
Start your morning at Amber Fort exploring its inner and outer structures. Later you'll see Jaipur's characteristic pink buildings and check out City Palace. The evening includes dinner with a local family and a traditional lassi served in a clay pot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner in majestic surroundings with local family)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Lassi drink in earthern pot at local venue
- Traditional dinner at local family house
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace - Day 4
Jaipur to Ranthambore
You'll drive through scenic countryside to Ranthambore, one of India's best game reserves where tigers roam. If you're interested, there's an optional trip to Ranthambore Fort in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Ranthambore
- Tiger spotting game reserve visit
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Ranthambore Fort
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fort - Day 5
Ranthambore
Get up early for a morning safari with wildlife viewing and hopefully tiger sightings. Spend midday relaxing over lunch, then head out for another game drive in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning safari
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore to Agra
Travel to Agra and visit Abhaneri Stepwells to see its geometric design. On the way you'll stop for lunch at Umaid Lake Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Umaid Lake Palace), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri Stepwells
- Lunch at Umaid Lake Palace
Landmarks/POIs Abhaneri Stepwells - Day 7
Agra
You'll spend the morning at the Taj Mahal, Emperor Shah Jahan's monument to love. Cross the river to Mehtab Bagh for different views of the structure from this historic garden. In the afternoon, explore Agra Fort, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort - Day 8
Agra to Lucknow
Travel to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh known for its parks, gardens, and monuments. This afternoon includes a short tour of the city followed by a fragrance experience at an 8th generation perfumery house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short tour of Lucknow
- Perfumery experience at 8th generation fragrance house
- Day 9
Lucknow to Varanasi
You'll travel to Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges River, one of Hinduism's holiest cities. In the morning you can see the bathing ghats where Hindus cleanse themselves. This evening watch a traditional arti ceremony with offerings of light, food, water and flowers to the deities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit bathing ghats on the Ganges
- Watch traditional arti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges - Day 10
Varanasi
Rise before sunrise for a boat ride along the Ganges to watch Hindus bathing and praying as the sun comes up. Return for breakfast, then take a short tour of Varanasi. The afternoon takes you to Sarnath, an important Buddhist site where Buddha gave his first sermon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning sail on the Ganges
- Short tour of Varanasi
- Visit Sarnath ruined city
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Sarnath - Day 11
Varanasi to Delhi
You have the morning free to relax or do final sightseeing before your afternoon flight to Delhi. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Afternoon flight to Delhi
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Final sightseeing in Varanasi
- Day 12
Departure from Delhi
Say goodbye to the group as your trip ends. Depart Delhi for home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
