Taj Mahal Tour with Varanasi

Destination: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi
Duration: 08 Night - 09 Days

Day 1: Delhi Arrival

Fly from your country to New Delhi, you will be greeted with a cordial reception & assisted upon arrival. Transfer to Hotel and relax. Later in the evening flock to the nearby shopping hubs of Delhi and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight will be in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi

After a light breakfast at the hotel you will be taken for a complete sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Humayun’s Tomb, Parliament House, India Gate and Lotus Temple are some of the highlights of the tour.

Later in the afternoon you will enjoy an Old Delhi tour which includes Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Rajghat (Gandhi Memorial). Evening can be enjoyed by watching the evening light and sound show at the Red Fort. A Delhi tour is always complimentary in your Taj Mahal Tours India. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur (265kms / 5Hr)

The day begins with sumptuous meal served to the guests in the morning thereafter guests will proceed to the next destination Jaipur, the colorful capital of Rajasthan which is quite a crowd puller for its magnificent forts, temples and havellis. After covering a distance of 265 kms in 5 hr reach Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel. In the evening set out for a visit to Chowki Dhani rural resort will give you the true flavor of rural India. Enjoy lively dinner in a true ethnic Indian ambience along with live dance and music performance by local folk artistes. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, take a day tour to the famous sightseeing attractions of the Pink City of the desert visiting Hawa Mahal (palace of winds) from where the royal ladies watched the daily street life. Afterwards visit Amer Fort on elephant back that gives you the feeling how Maharajas & the members of royal family used these services of elephants. Post lunch also visit City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar-Astrological Observatory and streets of Jaipur and its busy bazaar with color and full of activities. Afterwards check in at the Hotel for night stay.

Day 5: Jaipur - Agra (240kms / 5Hr)

After breakfast, we set towards our journey to the historical city of Agra. En-route visit to the ceremonial capital of Mughal era Fatepur Sikri will leave you spellbound. Continue your drive to Agra, arrive in Agra and check-in at the hotel. After change and wash visit the World Heritage site the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah and admire the inlay designs and carvings that are no less the Taj Mahal. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening come back have Mughali dinner and spend the night at hotel.

Day 6: Agra - Varanasi (By Train)

After a leisurely start this morning, set your trip towards the most spectacular structure on Earth-The Taj Mahal. Explore the sheer beauty of the white marble as glint of sunlight falls upon it. Thereafter we ride towards the massive Agra fort; from here you probably have the best view on the Taj. Post lunch go shopping in the nearest local markets.

In the evening transfer to the railway station and head towards Varanasi situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Varanasi has been a center of pilgrimage and learning center in India for over 2000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Day 7: Varanasi Arrival

Upon arrival in Varanasi in the morning you will be met by our Go Heritage India Journeys guide who will escort and transfer you by private vehicle to your hotel. Later evening visit the religious city of Varanasi crowded with temples and throngs of people. Enjoy the Rikshaw ride while exploring this old city in the evening. Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 8: Varanasi

In the morning relish a delectable meal move out for a morning guided spiritual tour. Enjoy Sunrise boat cruise on the River Ganges followed by a City tour. Pay a pilgrimage trip to the ghats on the Ganges twhich is the main attraction for visitors to Varanasi. Thereafter pay an excursion to Sarnath. It is here Lord Buddha is believed to have gained his first sermon after enlightenment. Rest of the day engage in some leisure activities. Over night at the Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 9: Varanasi - Delhi (By Train / Air)

In the morning have a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel and depart for Delhi. After farewell breakfast transfer to International airport to board flight back to onward journey.