Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your driver picks you up at New Delhi Airport and takes you to your hotel. After you check in, the evening is yours to settle in. Dinner and your first night are at the hotel.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
New Delhi
Start in Old Delhi with your guide at the Red Fort, then hop into a rickshaw through the 300-year-old Chandni Chowk Bazaar and Asia's largest spice market. Next you'll see Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. Later, head to New Delhi for Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, and India Gate. Before heading back, stop at Agrasen ki Baoli, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Red Fort visit
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk Bazaar and spice market
- Raj Ghat memorial visit
- Rashtrapati Bhavan drive-by
- Parliament building drive-by
- India Gate visit
- Agrasen ki Baoli visit
- Qutub Minar visit
- Humayun's Tomb visit
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Bazaar Raj Ghat Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament Building India Gate Agrasen ki Baoli Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
Early morning transfer gets you to the railway station for the Vande Bharat Train heading to Varanasi. You'll arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel to rest. Come evening, catch the 45-minute Ganges prayer ceremony at the Ghats, with harmonium, tabla, bells, and incense filling the air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ganges prayer ceremony at the Ghats
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats - Day 4
Varanasi
Rise early for a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to see morning life along the Ghats with the sunrise over the water. Check out Dassawamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat, then head back for breakfast. The afternoon takes you 13 km northeast to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll see Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, and the Sarnath Museum before returning to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Dassawamedh Ghat visit
- Assi Ghat visit
- Sarnath excursion
- Dhamek Stupa visit
- Chaukhandi Stupa visit
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar visit
- Sarnath Museum visit
Landmarks Dassawamedh Ghat Assi Ghat Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath Museum - Day 5
Varanasi to Agra
After breakfast, visit Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 to honor Mother India, then check out the Durga Temple (known as Monkey Temple) with its 18th-century North Indian architecture. You'll have time to wander around freely before boarding the evening train to Agra, arriving late and heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bharat Mata Temple visit
- Durga Temple visit
Landmarks Bharat Mata Temple Durga Temple - Day 6
Agra
Breakfast comes first, then you'll spend the morning at the Taj Mahal, the famous tomb built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After that, explore Agra Fort, one of three key Mughal forts. Following a wash and change, you can see Mini Taj and head across the river to Mehtab Bagh where you get perfect views of the Taj Mahal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal visit
- Agra Fort visit
Optional Activities
- Mini Taj visit
- Mehtab Bagh (Moonlit Garden) visit
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Mini Taj Mehtab Bagh - Day 7
Agra to Ranthambore
Before sunrise, take a guided tour of the Taj Mahal while wearing an Indian Saree and get photos. Back at the hotel for breakfast, you'll then check out and drive toward Ranthambore National Park. That evening you'll have dinner and settle in at your Ranthambore hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise-guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Indian Saree wear and photo session with Taj Mahal
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 8
Ranthambore National Park
Rise early for a morning sharing jeep safari with a government guide through Ranthambore, where you can spot over 300 bird species plus lakes, rivers, hills, and rocky terrain. Return for breakfast and free time until lunch. After lunch, head out on an afternoon safari before dinner and your night at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Sharing Jeep Safari
- Afternoon Sharing Jeep Safari
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 9
Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast, check out and drive to Jaipur with a stop along the way to freshen up. Once you check in at your hotel, visit Galta Ji Monkey Temple and then catch a film or check out Rajmandir Cinema Hall. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Galta Ji Monkey Temple visit
- Rajmandir Cinema Hall visit
Landmarks Galta Ji Monkey Temple Rajmandir Cinema Hall - Day 10
Jaipur
Meet your private guide after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing. Visit Panna Meena Ka Kund, a 16th-century step well, then head 11 km out to Amer Fort built in 1592 with Rajput architecture, Sheesh Mahal, and Zenana courtyard. Stop for photos at Jal Mahal in Man Sagar Lake, then see City Palace with peacock gate, museum, royal costumes, and massive silver vessels. Tour Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory, drive past Hawa Mahal with 953 tiny windows, and wrap up with the light and sound show at Amer Fort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panna Meena Ka Kund visit
- Amer Fort visit
- Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) visit
- Zenana courtyard visit
- Jal Mahal photo stop
- City Palace visit
- Jantar Mantar visit
- Hawa Mahal drive-by
- Light and Sound Show at Amer Fort
Landmarks Panna Meena Ka Kund Amer Fort Sheesh Mahal Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 11
Jaipur to Jodhpur
Check out after breakfast and drive to Jodhpur. Once you arrive and check in, take time to refresh before beginning your tour with Mehrangarh Fort perched high on a steep hill with intricate latticed windows. Then visit Jaswant Thada, a white marble royal cenotaph. Overnight in Jodhpur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mehrangarh Fort visit
- Jaswant Thada visit
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 12
Jodhpur to Udaipur
After breakfast, head out toward Udaipur with a stop at the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple along the way. Continue driving to Udaipur, known as the city of lakes for its palaces, lakes, temples, and gardens. Transfer to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ranakpur Jain Temple visit
Landmarks Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 13
Udaipur
Following breakfast, take a city tour visiting City Palace built in 1559 with its carved balconies, arches, decorated pillars, plus Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall, and Shambhu Niwas. Then explore Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari, a queen's retreat for her friends. Come evening, hop on a motor launch cruise across the peaceful waters of Lake Pichola.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City Palace visit
- Jagdish Temple visit
- Sahelion-Ki-Bari visit
- Motor launch cruise on Lake Pichola
Landmarks City Palace Jagdish Temple Sahelion-Ki-Bari Lake Pichola - Day 14
Udaipur to Mumbai
After breakfast, check out and board a scheduled flight to Mumbai. You'll arrive, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel for your overnight stay in Mumbai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Mumbai
Breakfast done, you'll explore Dharavi, Asia's largest slum. The rest of the day is yours to check out other Mumbai attractions like the Prince of Wales Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dharavi Slum Tour
Optional Activities
- Prince of Wales Museum visit
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus visit
- Marine Drive exploration
Landmarks Prince of Wales Museum Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Marine Drive - Day 16
Mumbai
Meet at Gateway of India and take a boat about 10 km out to Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five caves dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and two Buddhist caves. Spend a couple hours exploring, then return to Mumbai to visit Crawford Market with free time to wander. Later you'll head to the airport to catch your scheduled flight home.
- End point
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Road, Apollo Bandar, 400001, Colaba, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephanta Caves visit
- Crawford Market visit
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Crawford Market
