China and India Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: International Arrival, Beijing

  Say hello to Beijing! On your arrival at Beijing airport, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel while briefing you about the following tours. Have some free time on your own to adjust to your new surroundings.

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• Day 2: Beijing Sightseeing

  After breakfast, you will visit the Great Wall (Mutianyu section, round-trip cable car included), where you will have time to stroll along the wall and its ramparts while taking in the stunning views. Later visit the Chang Tomb before returning to Beijing.

  Back in the city, visit the National Stadium and Aquatics Center from the outside. Enjoy the shopping and street food in Wangfujing Street.

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• Day 3: Beijing Sightseeing, Beijing - Delhi (By Flight, Approx. 7.5 Hrs)

  On this day you will first visit the Temple of Heaven, once the preserve of the Emperor to offer prayer, but now a public park where you can see the local people do their morning exercises. Later, visit Tiananmen Square, the magnificent Forbidden City, and a pearl store. After the full-day tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your evening flight to Delhi.

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• Day 4: Delhi, Half-Day Sightseeing

  Welcome to India! Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. This morning is left for you to rest or explore the neighborhood on your own after breakfast. In the afternoon, start with the Akshardham Temple which brilliantly showcases the essence of India's ancient architecture, traditions, and timeless spiritual messages. Also visit Dilli Haat, which provides the ambience of a traditional rural haat or village market, but is also suitable for more contemporary needs. You will see a synthesis of crafts, food and cultural activity. 

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• Day 5: Delhi Sightseeing

  After breakfast, head to Old Delhi for the magnificent Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then catch 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 the tallest stone tower in India, the 800-year-old Qutub Minar surrounded by an ancient Hindu and Muslim complex. Continue to Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive among the city landmarks of India Gate, President's House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu temple - Laxmi Narayan Temple.

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• Day 6: Delhi - Jaipur (By Car, Approx. 4-5 Hrs, 265 Km / 165 miles)

  After breakfast, head to Jaipur, and  request stopovers for a coffee break or photo opportunities are at your request any time en-route. On arrival, check in to the hotel, and the afternoon is free for you.

  Note: Driving time in the program is approximate, subject to the traffic, weather and road conditions.

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• Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing

  After breakfast, visit the hillside Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state; inside experience the kingly palaces incl. the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors). 

  Drive back to the 'pink city' of Jaipur and stop at the facade of the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) where your tour guide will show you the best angle for a perfect picture. Continue to the City Palace Museum for its superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury; then check the time on the world's largest stone sundial at Jantar Mantar - world's largest stone observatory still in service today. Drive through the pink rose residential & business areas before you are escorted back to the hotel.

  Tips: Be wary of the hard sell from hawkers all along the way - it's strongly suggested to just ignore them completely if you have no interest to buy; don't talk to them, not even to say 'no thanks'.

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• Day 8: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (By Car, Approx. 5 Hrs, 289 Km / 180 miles)

  After breakfast, head east to Agra, en route briefly exploring the former royal city of Fatehpur Sikri (about 1.5 hrs), one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its height, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. After lunch, proceed to Agra. On arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel to check-in.

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• Day 9: Agra Sightseeing, Agra - Delhi

  In the morning, you will be at leisure to take it easy or explore on your own. After checking out, start your visit to the Taj Mahal. This white-marble world wonder was built by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. Later, visit the palatial Royal Pavilions at the red sandstone Agra Fort for a glimpse of the royal Mughal lifestyle.

  In the afternoon, your driver will transfer you to Delhi to stay overnight. 

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• Day 10: Delhi - Varanasi, at Leisure

  After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. On your arrival, our representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. The afternoon will be at your own leisure. In the evening, witness the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony by the holy Ganges River during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns. 

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• Day 11: Varanasi Sightseeing

  Wake up earlier for a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River, where the vivid picture of devoted Hindus bathing in the river against the morning sunlight while offering their prayers makes the journey highly rewarding. Return to the hotel for breakfast followed by a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. Continue your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and have a look into Sanarth Museum.

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• Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi (By Air, 1.5 Hrs), Departure

  Transfer to Varanasi airport for the flight back to Delhi. After arriving in Delhi, transfer to the city centre, and you may take advantage of this time for last-minute gift shopping before our representative escorts you to the international airport for your return flight. 

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