what is the difference to your Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations)?

Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations) includes: 8 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast and Dinner at hotel, All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle, Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Sarnath and Varanasi (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability), Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, Battery car in Agra, Battery car ride at Fatehpur sikri, Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur, Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi, All Entrances as per included the Itinerary, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST. Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi includes: 8 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast at hotel, All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle, Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Sarnath and Varanasi (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability), Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk at Old Delhi, Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra, Battery car ride at Fatehpur sikri, Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort, Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST. The differences are: Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations) includes Dinner in the tour price and all the entrances fees during the visit.

What is the difference between these tours? Are these group tours (what we prefer)?

This tour is based on 3 Star hotels during the trip. This tour is based on 4 Star hotels during the trip.

Can I upgrade accommodation to a 4* hotel?

Yes you can upgrade your hotels to 4 Star and 5 Star. For 4 Star GBP 920 / Per Person. Also please note the flight is not included in this price.

do you go inside the taj

Yes we go Inside the Taj Mahal.

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Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
Arrival in New Delhi
Start point
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)
Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
New Delhi and Old Delhi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local Delhi city restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks
Qutub Minar
Lotus Temple
Humayun's Tomb
Rashtrapati Bhavan
India Gate
Raj Ghat
Jama Masjid
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk
Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
New Delhi to Agra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Crystal Inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas)
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Agra
Landmarks
Agra Fort
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mehtab Bagh
Taj Mahal
Day 4
Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Vesta Maurya or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri
Tomb of Salim Chisti
Buland Darwaza
Diwane e Khas
Panch Mahal
Day 5
Jaipur
Jaipur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Vesta Maurya or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort
- Shopping in Jaipur
Landmarks
Amber Fort
City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Birla Temple
Nahargarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
Jaipur to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Silk City or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks
Dhamek Stupa
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Day 7
Varanasi
Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Silk City or Similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks
River Ganges
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Shri Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Bharat Mata Temple
Banaras Hindu University
Birla Mandir
Day 8
Varanasi to New Delhi
Varanasi to New Delhi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)
Day 9
Departure from New Delhi
Departure from New Delhi
End point
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Qutub Minar
Lotus Temple
Humayun's Tomb
Rashtrapati Bhavan
India Gate
Raj Ghat
Jama Masjid
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk

Landmarks
Agra Fort
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Mehtab Bagh
Taj Mahal

Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri
Tomb of Salim Chisti
Buland Darwaza
Diwane e Khas
Panch Mahal

Landmarks
Amber Fort
City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Birla Temple
Nahargarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort

Landmarks
Dhamek Stupa
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery

Landmarks
River Ganges
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Shri Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Bharat Mata Temple
Banaras Hindu University
Birla Mandir

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Ben
Asked on January 27th, 2026
what is the difference to your Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations)?
Tour Details
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2026
  Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations) includes: 8 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast and Dinner at hotel, All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle, Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Sarnath and Varanasi (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability), Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, Battery car in Agra, Battery car ride at Fatehpur sikri, Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur, Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi, All Entrances as per included the Itinerary, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST. Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi includes: 8 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis, Assistance during arrival and departure, Daily breakfast at hotel, All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle, Local English Speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Sarnath and Varanasi (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability), Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk at Old Delhi, Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal in Agra, Battery car ride at Fatehpur sikri, Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort, Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi, One mineral water bottle per person per day, All currently applicable taxes including GST. The differences are: Golden Triangle group tour with Varanasi (9 destinations) includes Dinner in the tour price and all the entrances fees during the visit.
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  How much does it cost for domestic flights?
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2026
  For Both flights it will be EUR 185 /- Per Person.
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  What does an upgrade to 4 star hotel cost?
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2026
  The price for 4 Star hotels for this tour will be @ EUR 1131 /- Per Person
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Is it possible to leave a part of our luggage safely at the hotel in New Delhi for the duration of the tour, as we have a longer journey ahead? I read that domestic flights only allow 15 kg luggage. Can one for example only take one suitcase with 20 kg for 2 persons on the tour?
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, you can leave your baggage at Hotel. The list of hotels: Hotel Shervani / New Delhi, Hotel Grand Imperial / Agra, Hotel 7 Apple Jal Mahal / Jaipur, Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace / Varanasi
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  One more question about the 4 star hotels. Which room categories are included. Delux rooms or premium room? Can you choose - book them or is 5 stars better?
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2026
  The price for 5 Star hotels for this tour will be @ EUR 1595 /- Per Person
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  What are the payment terms - deposit, since there is still a long time until the launch?
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Cynthia
Asked on January 15th, 2025
What is the difference between these tours? Are these group tours (what we prefer)?
Group size
Tour Details
- Holidays AtOperator•Written January 2025
  This tour is based on 3 Star hotels during the trip. This tour is based on 4 Star hotels during the trip.
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Kevin
Asked on June 17th, 2023
Can I upgrade accommodation to a 4* hotel?
Accommodation
- Holidays AtOperator•Written June 2023
  Yes you can upgrade your hotels to 4 Star and 5 Star. For 4 Star GBP 920 / Per Person. Also please note the flight is not included in this price.
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Alan
Asked on September 12th, 2022
do you go inside the taj
Tour Details
- Holidays AtOperator•Written September 2022
  Yes we go Inside the Taj Mahal.

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