Tailor Made 9-Day Best India Tour, Private Guide and Car

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi Airport Pick-up
1 stop
1
Upon your arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, a local representative of Agate Travel will warmly greet you and transfer you to the hotel in the downtown for check-in. The rest of the day is free for your own.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Downtown Highlights in Old & New Delhi
7 stops
2
Raj Ghat
Today’s tour will begin with a visit to the top attractions in Old Delhi, including Raj Ghat, the memorial complex of Mahatma Gandhi - the founding father of India.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Jama Masjid
After a photo stop at the splendid Red Fort, you will visit the Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), one of the largest mosques in India.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Pasar Chandni Chowk
Then, our guide will take you to explore the bustling bazaar of Chandni Chowk. Travel Different: At Chandni Chowk, we will specially hire a local rickshaw for you to navigate through the alleys lined with small shops and crowded with vendors and local people. You can immerse yourself in the lively and even raucous atmosphere and experience the authentic Indian life.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Qutub Minar
Then, we will visit the Qutub Minar, one of the most beautiful victory stone towers in the world, built after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Humayun's Tomb
Your next attraction Humayun's Tomb is also a famous world heritage listed by UNESCO.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
India Gate
Next, you will have a photo opportunity at the iconic India Gate, built in memory of the Unknown Soldier. It has an impressive façade with the similar designs of the Arc de Triomphe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Your last stop today is Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a holy Sikh house of worship. You will appreciate the white walls with the golden domes and enjoy a spiritual experience by getting close to this tolerant religion.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Fly from Delhi to Varanasi & Ganga Aarti Ceremony
2 stops
9
Varanasi
After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight to Varanasi. After a 1.5-hour flight, you will arrive at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. Our local driver in Varanasi will take you to the hotel by private car. There is no guided tour plan for the afternoon. You can have a good rest in the hotel, or take a walk along the Varuna River just north of the hotel. The nearby JHV Mall is also a good place to hang out, with a food court and many brand name outlets.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Ganga Aarti
In the evening, our local guide in Varanasi will pick you up from your hotel to take you to witness the legendary and mysterious Ganga Aarti Ceremony.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
The Ganges and Buddhist Shrines in Varanasi
5 stops
11
In the morning, we will set out for a sunrise boat trip along the Ganges River to see the Manikarnika Ghat and the Harishchandra Ghat from the boat. Both are holy platforms for the locals to hold cremation ceremonies. You may have a chance to witness this traditional ritual during the journey. After that, return to the hotel for breakfast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Banaras Hindu University
Then, the guide will take you on a morning tour of the Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Mata Temple, and pass by Kashi Vishwanath Temple, also called Golden Temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
In the afternoon, we will head to the Deer Park in Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. The guide will show you around the Sarnath Buddhist Temple, Sarnath Museum (closed on Fridays), the stupas, and other ruins.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Sarnath Buddhist Temple Varanasi
The guide will show you around the Sarnath Buddhist Temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Then, explore nearby Sarnath Museum (closed on Fridays), the stupas, and other ruins.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Fly Varanasi back to Delhi; Drive 3-4 hours from Delhi to Agra
2 stops
16
New Delhi
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the airport for your 1.5-hour flight back to Delhi. After landing, meet another driver in Delhi at the exit.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Agra
Then, he will chauffeur you to Agra by private car. You will arrive at Agra after 3-4 hours’ drive. Check in at the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Agra Highlights with Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
4 stops
18
Taj Mahal
Wake up early in the morning and our guide will take you inside the Taj Mahal as one of today’s first tourists to enjoy the sunrise view of this great building.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Agra Fort
After the visit, return to the hotel for breakfast. Next, we’ll head west to the Agra Fort, one of the most elegant palaces of the Mughal Empire, with a history of more than 400 years.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Itmad-ud-Daula
Afterwards, our guide will take you to visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, aka the Baby Taj
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Mehtab Bagh
Then, visit the Mehtab Bagh, aka the Moonlight Garden, featuring the best views of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Drive 5 Hours to Jaipur; Visit Fatehpur Sikri & Chand Baori Enroute
3 stops
22
Fatehpur Sikri
We’ll begin our pleasant day with a comfortable drive to the Fatehpur Sikri, an imperial palace of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 and another World Heritage site in India. Our guide will lead you to visit some of the important buildings inside, including the Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Salim Chishti. After that, your driver will drive you to Jaipur.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Chand Baori, Abhaneri
En route, we will make a stop at the Abhaneri Village to visit the ancient Chand Baori, which is the largest and deepest stepwell in India. No guide service is provided in this stop.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur, we will check in at the hotel first. There will be no guided tour schedule for the rest of the day and you can explore the busy Jaipur bazaar or the colorful streets to your liking and take in the local living atmosphere. Our private car with driver is free for you to use within the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
The Ganges and Buddhist shrines in Varanasi
5 stops
25
Amber fort
We have a full day to enjoy this charming Pink City, with many of its buildings painted pink. First, we’ll drive to the Amber Fort. From the parking lot, you can take an elephant ride to the fort, which is located on a small hill on the outskirts of Jaipur.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
26
Jal Mahal
After the visit, we’ll set off back to downtown Jaipur, visiting several interesting sites on the way. We will first stop at the Jal Mahal, which boasts a unique view of a secluded palace in the middle of the Sagar Lake.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
27
City Palace of Jaipur
Afterwards, the guide will take you to see the exquisite architecture of the Maharaja City Palace and its rich exhibits.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
28
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Next, we will visit the Jantar Mantar, the most important, comprehensive and best-preserved ancient observatory in India and also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
29
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
The last stop of the day will be the Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds. Here you can capture Jaipur’s most iconic sight – the spectacular pink facade.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Drive from Jaipur to Delhi; Departure from Delhi
1 stop
30
New Delhi
In the early morning, our driver will escort you from the hotel in Jaipur to Delhi airport. The drive takes 6-7 hours on the way. Upon arrival, you could board your onward flight on your own. Wish you a pleasant journey home!
6 hours • Admission ticket free

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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