Day 1: Delhi
Welcome to India! You will be met upon arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Delhi - breakfast. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi this morning, taking in the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, we visit the sites of New Delhi - 13th century Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb and the majestic India Gate. Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 3: Jaipur
Delhi - Jaipur - breakfast. We drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan affectionately known as the Pink City. We have the afternoon to relax. Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 4: Jaipur
After Breakfast we take a stately elephant ride to the 15th Century Amber Fort, after which we enjoy a city tour of the City Palace, followed by a visit to the Jantar Mantar space observatory. Don’t miss the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible façade of balconies. Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 5: Agra
After breakfast. We travel to Agra via the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri. We have the afternoon visit the 15th century Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Overnight stay in Agra
Day 6: Khajuraho
After breakfast. transfer to the railway station for the train to Jhansi. Upon arrival we then drive to Khajuraho via Orchha, situated on the banks of the River Betwa and famed for temples built by the 16th century Bundela rulers. Overnight stay in Khajuraho
Day 7: Khajuraho-Varanasi
Afrer Breakfast visit amazing temples of Khajuraho. Immortalised in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures. Drive back to Jhansi to take overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi
Arrival Varanasi Abundant with temples and a labyrinth of streets, and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit on your own to the River Ganges for the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the ghats (riverside steps). Enjoy magnificent Varanasi with its numerous temples and wonderful historic feel. Overnight stay in Varanasi
Day 9: Delhi
Breakfast. After a leisurely morning, we transfer you to airport for flight to Delhi.