Private Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi Including Boat Ride

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Enjoy this day tour of Varanasi the City of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city. You'll start from boat ride in Morning in Varanasi, you'll tour such locations as Sarnath, Bharat Mata Temple, and the Ganges river Aarti ceremony in Evening.

What's Included

Monument entrance fees
Rickshaw (Tricycle) ride in the local bazaar of Varanasi
All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
Professional private tour guide
Buffet Lunch
Morning boat ride in holy river Ganges
Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi

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Meeting point
Varanasi

Pickup from Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • Varanasi (Pass by)

    5am Pickup in the early morning, you'll leave for a 2-hour boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (or steps from a river bank) & cremation sites. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. After breakfast, you'll tour Sarnath, a very important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists, because this is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. Sarnath's temples and the accompanying archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures. After lunch, you'll visit the Bharat Mata temple which has a huge relief map of India carved into marble. After that, you'll visit Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and have an evening rickshaw (tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi. En evening arrive at the holy river Ganges, where you can witness the traditional ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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