Highlights of India: Discover Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Varanasi

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Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, experience the Ganges River and its spiritual meaning and much more on this immersion into the history and culture of India.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, experience the Ganges River and its spiritual meaning and much more on this immersion into the history and culture of India.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDelhi
End CityVaranasi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Delhi, Hotel Check-in Delhi

Hotel check-in is available from 2:00pm. There is no official programming today. Arrivals throughout the day and early evening. Any early morning arrivals today will need to book a pre-program hotel night if they would like to guarantee their room will be available pr...

Day 3 Orientation, Qutub Minar, Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi Discovery Delhi

Standing and walking for up to 1 hour in the Qutab Minar on stone walkways and uneven steps. Walking at Gandhi Smirti mainly on flat, level ground.

Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the u...

Day 4 Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Sikh Temple, Home-hosted Dinner Delhi

Jama Mosque and the Sikh Temple each have around 40 wide steps with limited or no handrails; steps are also steep. Walking sticks are recommended for those who have difficulty climbing. Jama Mosque provides gowns to be worn by women. The Sikh Temple provides scarves t...

Day 5 Drive to Agra, Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Sunset View Taj Mahal Agra

Drive from Delhi to Agra is approximately 127 miles (207 kilometers) / 4 hours, with rest stops along the way. At the Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb in Agra, shoes need to be removed.

After checking out of the hotel, we board our motorcoach and depart for Agra. En route, ...

Day 6 Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Cooking Demonstration, Free Time Agra

Our early-morning visit to the Taj Mahal is subject to weather conditions. If the weather is not fine, we may visit the Taj Mahal after breakfast. Early morning wake up call, to depart for sunrise at Taj Mahal. Both the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal involve long periods...

Day 7 Drive to Jaipur, Jaipur Market Jaipur

The drive to Jaipur is approximately 149 miles (240 kilometers) / 6 hours with stops along the way. Our walk in the market is mainly on even ground with a few steps.

Today we head west towards Jaipur. Along the way, we learn about modern India from our Group Lea...

Day 8 Lecture, Hawal Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace Jaipur

At the Amber Fort we board Jeeps to drive to and from the main gate. The fort is set up on a hill and has several flights of stairs with uneven walkways in between. Walking at the fort for approximately 0.5 mile. Jantar Mantar and City Palace, walking up to ½ mile on ...

Day 9 Fly to Varanasi, Sarnath, Aarti Ceremony on Ganges River Varanasi

The flight from Jaipur to Varanasi is (if direct) approximately 2 hours. Flight times and schedules are subject to change, and flights may route through Delhi. Exploring Varanasi requires getting in and out of small boats, walking along cobblestones on narrow streets,...

Day 10 Morning Boat Ride, Sitar Performance, Sarnath Varanasi

The morning boat ride and evening ceremony require walking down the ghats (steps) to get to the Ganges River to board small boats to go out on the river. Participants must be able to climb down and up ghats for approximately 20 - 40 steps depending on the water level,...

Day 11 Free Morning, Departures, Program Concludes In Flight

There is no programming today. 11:00am hotel check-out followed by lunch at the hotel. Early afternoon airport transfers to Varanasi Airport. Mid-afternoon flight to Delhi is approximately 1 hour. Flight from Varanasi to Delhi is included in program cost. Arrive Delhi...

Day 12 In Transit from Program In Flight

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Price per day$233
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 9
  • Number of Lunch: 8
  • Number of Dinner: 7
Age Requirements
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