Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll land in Delhi and get transferred to your hotel. After that, the day is open for you to wander around India's capital on your own schedule. At 6:00 PM, you'll meet your guide and the group for an orientation session.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Delhi add-on tour - explore Old Delhi street food culture, visit Khari Baoli spice market and Bazar Matia Mahal, combine metro, electric rickshaw and walking
Landmarks Khari Baoli Bazar Matia Mahal Jama Masjid 
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
Spend the morning and early afternoon seeing Old and New Delhi. You'll visit Humayun's Tomb and Jama Masjid, then check out the Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. From there, take a rickshaw through the busy Chandni Chowk bazaar, walk down Rajpath, and see India Gate. Late afternoon, you'll drive to Agra, check into your hotel, and have time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid - India's oldest and largest mosque
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple and community kitchen
- Rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Explore New Delhi - walk down Rajpath and see India Gate monument
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Jama Masjid Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Chandni Chowk Rajpath India Gate - Day 3
Agra
Early morning starts with a trip to the Taj Mahal, the iconic monument and UNESCO World Heritage site built by Emperor Shah Jahan. After that, you'll head to Agra Fort to see the red sandstone fortress with its Mughal architecture and historical details.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Taj Mahal - UNESCO-listed white marble mausoleum
- Visit Agra Fort - red sandstone fortress with Mughal buildings
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 4
Agra to Karauli/Dholpur
Head out to either Karauli or Dholpur with a lunch break along the way. If Karauli, you'll stay at Palace Bhanwar Vilas, a heritage hotel from 1938 mixing Oriental and Art Deco styles. Dholpur takes you to Raj Niwas Palace, built from red sandstone with traditional Rajasthani design. The afternoon opens up for exploring the palace grounds, looking at vintage cars, or swimming. An evening Aarti prayer ceremony is available if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening Aarti (prayer ceremony)
- Day 5
Karauli/Dholpur to Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur, the UNESCO-listed Pink City. Once there, tour the City Palace and then visit Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, a UNESCO site with 19 separate astrological instruments used for measurement.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour City Palace
- Visit UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory with 19 astrological instruments
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar 
- Day 6
Jaipur
Early morning brings an optional hot-air balloon ride if you choose to do it. Later, you'll take a jeep to Amber Fort for a guided tour. Before heading back, stop at a cotton weaving house to see how fabric gets dyed using traditional methods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort with guided tour
- Visit cotton weaving house for fabric dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon ride (booked and paid locally)
Landmarks Amber Fort - Day 7
Jaipur to Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi, India's holiest city. The flight might have a connection depending on scheduling. Once you land, you'll transfer to your hotel to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Varanasi
Morning includes visiting Banaras Hindu University, Durga Mata Mandir, and Bharat Mata Mandir. If interested, there's an optional trip to Sarnath Temple Ruins and Museum, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Come evening, head to the ghats along River Ganges to see the Ganga Aarti ceremony, with fire, lamps, chanting, and flower offerings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city tour - visit Banaras Hindu University, Durga Mata Mandir, and Bharat Mata Mandir
- Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats of River Ganges
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sarnath Temple Ruins and Museum - holy Buddhist site where Buddha held his first sermon (booked and paid locally)
Landmarks Banaras Hindu University Durga Mata Mandir Bharat Mata Mandir Sarnath Temple Ruins - Day 9
Varanasi to Delhi
Start early with a boat ride on the Ganges to catch the sunrise over Varanasi and its ancient ghats. You'll watch locals do Hindu puja rituals, prayers, singing, and ritual bathing. Later, head to the airport for your flight back to Delhi, then transfer to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi
- Watch locals performing Hindu puja rituals on the Varanasi Ghats
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats - Day 10
Delhi
Your trip through India concludes today. A departure transfer can be arranged if you need one, though there's an extra charge for this service.
Optional Activities
- Departure airport transfer (available for additional supplement)
