Day 01: Arrival at Delhi

Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi, India. They will help you transfer to your hotel and check in at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

You will be picked up from your hotel to travel on a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.

In Old Delhi you will see the Red Fort, an impressive sandstone monument built in red sandstone by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid - one of the largest mosques in India; enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk - a historic market street; also see Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar.

In New Delhi you will see Rashtrapati Bhawan - the President's mansion, Parliament House, India Gate, The Bahai (Lotus) Temple and shopping arcades in New Delhi.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur

In the morning, after breakfast, we travel from Delhi to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India, by road. The distance of approximately 260 km, is covered in 5 hours.

Arrive in Jaipur at noon. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening you can go shopping or explore the city of Jaipur.

Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Jaipur

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We then proceed to Amber Fort for a day's excursion. At the foot of the hill leading to Amber Fort, you will climb onto an elephant and enter the fort in royal style on elephant back. Inside Amber Fort, you will see palaces, gardens, historic weapons and a grand view of the lake and the city of Jaipur.

Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Jaipur - Agra

After breakfast, we travel from Jaipur to Agra, by road. The distance of approximately 221 km, is covered in around 5 hours.

Arrive in Agra at noon and check into the hotel. Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route. This city was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his ideal city. It was however abandoned after his death and the city's beautiful buildings stand as a reminder of an Emperor's dream.

In the evening you can enjoy the ambience of the city of Agra. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 06: Agra

After breakfast we will drive to the Taj Ganges parking place. From there we will take the battery operated bus to the world famous Taj Mahal. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631. This marble mausoleum is situated near the river Yamuna and contains the tombs of both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. It is regarded as a monument to everlasting love.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 07: Agra - Khajuraho

After breakfast we transfer to the airport for the flight to Khajuraho. Arrive in Khajuraho and transfer to the hotel. Explore Khajuraho and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08: Khajuraho

Proceed for a guided tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho. This group of temples was built by the Chandella rulers of central India between 950 and 1050 A.D. They are known worldwide for their sculptural excellence, which includes erotic carvings. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Khajuraho - Varanasi

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer in time to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Later you can explore the spiritual ambience of this holy city. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Varanasi

Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. One can also witness the evening Aarti ceremony of Varanasi ghat.

Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed for sightseeing of Sarnath. An important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, this is the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment. Explore the sights of Sarnath and return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Delhi

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Go sightseeing or shopping in Delhi and enjoy the Dances of India performance in the evening and a farewell dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Day 13: Delhi - Home

Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home with unforgettable memories of India, at the end of your North India vacation tour package.