Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and the group. After settling in, there's a Welcome Dinner this evening to kick things off for your trip through northern India.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Delhi Exploration
Today you'll take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's busy streets, stopping at the Red Fort and the vibrant Chandni Chowk market. You'll also see Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, and visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi is memorialized. The day includes checking out Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell with its 103 ornate stone steps before heading back to your hotel. The afternoon is free for relaxation or optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Red Fort visit
- Chandni Chowk market
- Jama Masjid visit
- Raj Ghat memorial visit
- Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell visit
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences (specific activities not detailed in itinerary)
Landmarks Red Fort Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Agrasen Ki Baoli - Day 3
New Delhi Heritage and Culture
You'll start with a guided walk through the Salaam Baalak Trust, which supports street children in New Delhi. After exploring Paharganj bazaar with locals, you head to the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb and its restored gardens. Lunch is near India Gate, and then you'll see the Qutub Minar complex with its ornate Victory Tower. The drive back passes through Lutyens' Delhi's colonial architecture before you return to the hotel for free time or optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours lunch at restaurant near India Gate), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien New Delhi, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Salaam Baalak Trust
- Paharganj bazaar exploration
- Humayun's Tomb visit
- Lunch at restaurant near India Gate
- Qutub Minar complex visit
- Drive past Lutyens' Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional Experiences (specific activities not detailed in itinerary)
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate - Day 4
Delhi to Agra
You'll leave Delhi for Agra and see the Taj Mahal as the sun sets, with rose and golden light on its marble surfaces. You can walk around and take in the monument from different angles. An optional sound and light show is available this evening before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal visit at sunset
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at Taj Mahal (available at extra cost)
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 5
Agra to Ranthambore
The morning starts at Agra Fort, a UNESCO site and 17th-century royal residence where Mughal emperors ruled from. After that, you'll visit Fatehpur Sikri, the 'Ghost Town' built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 that was abandoned due to water scarcity but remains well-preserved with its rusty-red sandstone. Lunch happens in Bharatpur, and then you'll board a train for Ranthambore where you'll spend the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Bharatpur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Agra Fort visit
- Fatehpur Sikri visit
- Lunch at local restaurant in Bharatpur
- Train journey to Ranthambore
Landmarks Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 6
Ranthambore National Park
Early morning brings a safari in Ranthambore National Park, the former hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. You'll have chances to spot tigers and see birdlife, so bring your camera. Back at the hotel, there's a late breakfast and time to rest or try optional activities. After lunch, you'll go on a second game drive to see more wildlife and birds before dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning Ranthambore National Park game drive
- Afternoon Ranthambore National Park game drive
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience (specific activities not detailed in itinerary)
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 7
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You're heading to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, there's a hand-block printing workshop where you'll learn this traditional Rajasthani art form using wooden blocks. You'll check out a local market with colorful textiles, embroidery, and blue pottery from local craftspeople. This evening brings an exclusive Be My Guest dinner at a local family's home where you'll try regional dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner (Be My Guest dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Hand-block printing workshop with Local Specialist
- Local market visit
- Be My Guest dinner at local family home
- Day 8
Jaipur Heritage Sites
You'll visit the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort and see the Palace of Winds with its red and pink facades and latticed windows. The ornate City Palace complex has buildings from different periods and gardens in the Old City. After lunch, there's the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory with the world's largest sundial. An optional Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple is available, and the evening ends with a Farewell Dinner for those completing their journey in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with local guests)
Included Activities
- Amber Fort visit
- Palace of Winds visit
- City Palace visit
- Jantar Mantar Observatory visit
- Lunch
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Aarti Ceremony at Birla Temple (Adult Price: $19.00)
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of Winds City Palace Jantar Mantar Observatory - Day 9
Jaipur to Varanasi
Your included flight takes you to Varanasi, the sacred Hindu pilgrimage center on the Ganges River. After free time for lunch, you'll explore Weavers Village to learn about centuries-old silk weaving traditions and watch craftspeople make famous Banarasi silk saris. This evening, you'll cruise down the River Ganges to see the spiritual Aarti ritual with diyas floating down the water before returning to the hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free time for lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Flight to Varanasi
- Weavers Village visit and guided walk
- River Ganges Aarti ritual cruise
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 10
Varanasi Spiritual Exploration
You'll witness the sacred sunrise over the Ganges as locals bathe and worship the rising sun. Walking through the oldest living city, you'll visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple with its golden spires and domes. Back at the hotel for breakfast and free time, there's an optional live Kathak classical dance performance to watch. In the afternoon, you'll visit Sarnath, one of four holy Buddhist pilgrimage sites, to see 3rd century BC Buddhist artifacts and the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The evening is free back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madin)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride along Ganges
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple visit
- Sarnath visit and Buddhist artifacts exploration
- Lion Capital of Ashoka viewing
Optional Activities
- Kathak Dance Performance (Adult Price: $56.00)
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 11
Departure from Varanasi
Your spiritual and cultural journey through India ends today. You'll get transferred to the airport in Varanasi for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
