Classic India Tour With Varanasi

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Delhi

  Upon arrival at India Gandhi International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. After a brief introduction to your India tour, you will check in and have some free time on your own to adjust to the new time zone.

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• Day 2: Delhi

  After breakfast, start your tour today with a visit to Old Delhi to see Jama Masjid and then a unique glance at local life by exploring the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw.

  Pass by the Red Fort before driving to New Delhi for Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in the world made up of bricks. Continue by visiting Gandhi Smriti and Humayun's Tomb. After that, drive by the city landmarks of India Gate, President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings and stop for photo opportunity. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu Temple - Laxmi Narayan Temple.

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• Day 3: Delhi - Agra

  After breakfast, check out of the hotel and be escorted to Agra by private A/C vehicle (4-5 hours) with your private driver. Stopover for a coffee break or photo opportunities is at your request any time en-route. End this day at Mehtab Bagh which is also called Moonlight Garden, where you could enjoy a beautiful romantic view of the Taj Mahal from a different angle.

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  • Agra

• Day 4: Timeless Taj Mahal

  As the sun rises, the Taj Mahal quickly displays its glory. Dawn is the best time to see the world's most famous man-made miracle, not only to capture the best Taj Mahal sunrise landscape but also to avoid the heat and crowds of the Taj Mahal later in the day.

  In the afternoon, continue by exploring the ancient Mogul capital with a visit to Agra Fort. End your day at Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj).

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  • Agra

• Day 5: Agra - Jaipur

  After checking out of your hotel,  head west to Jaipur (approx. 5 hours) stopping en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former royal city and capital of Emperor of Akbar, boasting one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its peak.

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  • Jaipur

• Day 6: Jaipur

  Today, you have a full-day private tour of Amer Fort and Jaipur city. The morning journey starts with a jeep riding ascend to the entrance of Hillside Amer Fort, which is located in Amer, 11 km from Jaipur city. Inside, you can also visit the fabulous Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors).

  Proceed to Nahargarh Fort on your way back to Jaipur. There is no better place to see Jaipur city than at Nahargarh Fort.

  Next will be Maharaja City Palace as well as Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This wonderful observatory attracts mathematicians as well as astronomers of the whole world. City Palace is a perfect blend of three excellent styles (Mughal, Rajput, and European). Hawa Mahal, where you can stop for a photo opportunity, is popular all over the world for its magnificent architecture. After that, you will be taken through the pink rose garden as well as business centers of Jaipur.

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  • Jaipur

• Day 7: Jaipur - Varanasi

  After breakfast, drive to the airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Upon your arrival in Varanasi, our representative in Varanasi will welcome you at the airport and help you settle down at your hotel. 

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• Day 8: Varanasi

  Wake up early for a boat cruise on the Ganges River at sunrise. The vivid picture of devoted Hindus bathing in the river offering prayers against the morning sunlight makes the journey very rewarding. Return to your hotel for breakfast followed by a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India.

  In the afternoon, continue your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum.

  As night falls, witness the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns.

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  • Varanasi

• Day 9: Varanasi - Delhi, Departure

  Enjoy a free morning. Afternoon, be escorted to the airport for the flight to Delhi. On arrival, you could go for some last-minute shopping. In time, be escorted to the international airport for your flight back home.

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