14 Days Private Guided India Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Delhi, Airport Pick-up
1 stop
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New Delhi
elcome to join this two-week India tour! Our local representative will wait for you at the arrival hall of the Delhi Airport, holding a sign bearing your name. You will then be escorted to the hotel in downtown Delhi in our well-prepared private car.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Old & New Delhi Highlights: Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate
6 stops
2
Jama Masjid
After breakfast, we will begin our visit to the old and new areas of Delhi, the capital of India. First, the guide will lead you to see the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Delhi built in the 17th century. We can climb up its tall minaret, which has a panoramic view of Old Delhi.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Chandni Chowk
★ Special Arrangement: Just outside the mosque is the bustling bazaar Chandni Chowk, where we will prepare a special rickshaw ride for you to go through the alleyways lined with small shops and crowded with local vendors and shoppers. It would be some chaotic, but this is the real Indian life. On the way we’ll pass the Red Fort, where you can photograph the magnificent exterior of the fort.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Qutub Minar
In the afternoon, we will admire two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the 72-meter-high (236-foot-high) Qutub Minar.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Humayun's Tomb
Then, visit Humayun's Tomb, known for the red sandstone structure and its combination of Islamic and Hindu styles.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
India Gate
Next, we will proceed to the India Gate, built to commemorate the unknown soldiers who died in the First World War.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Finally, we’ll drive past the President House and Parliament House, and then reach the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to visit this Sikh religious site with holy healing waters.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Drive to Jaipur with Scenic Stops on the Way (260 km; 5 to 6 hours)
1 stop
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Jaipur
After breakfast, we will prepare a private car with chauffeur to serve you a comfortable ride to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you can relax at the hotel or go out by yourself in the free time of the afternoon. ► Tip: The Albert Hall Museum is a good place to go. You can take a tuk-tuk to get there and appreciate the exhibitions of Indian art and artifacts.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Explore Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Maharaja City Palace
4 stops
9
Jal Mahal
Afterwards, we’ll drop by the Jal Mahal for a distant view and take photos of this elegant ‘Water Palace’ in the lake.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Next, we will drive back to downtown Jaipur to visit several neighboring sites. First up is the Hawa Mahal, where our experienced guide will show you a panoramic view of its iconic pink facade from the best vantage point across the road.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Later, we’ll explore the nearby Jantar Mantar, India’s largest observatory.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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Then, visit the Maharaja City Palace, an opulent 18th-century palace that now serves as a museum and the residence for the current leaders of Jaipur.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Drive to Agra: Visit Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori Enroute
3 stops
13
Agra
We are going on a road trip from Jaipur to Agra today. The 246-km journey takes 5 hours without stopping.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Chand Baori, Abhaneri
We’ll visit two interesting places along the way. First, we’ll stop at the Abhaneri Village to see the historic Chand Baori, one of India’s deepest and largest stepwells.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Fatehpur Sikri
After that, we will continue our way east to visit the historic royal city of Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of the Mughal Empire. Before dark, we will arrive at our hotel in Agra.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Agra Day Tour with Focus on Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
3 stops
16
Taj Mahal
Today, we will visit Agra’s most important attraction and an Indian icon, the Taj Mahal, an everlasting monument of the love story between Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Agra Fort
Afterwards, we will go back to the hotel for breakfast, and then head for the Agra Fort, a majestic red sandstone architecture on the bank of the Yamuna River. Listed as a World Heritage site, the 16th-century fort is well preserved, with double ramparts and richly decorated palaces. The guide will take you to the most attractive sites inside, including the Octagonal Tower, Moti Masjid, and Jehangir’s Palace.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Itmad-ud-Daula
Next, we will visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, followed by a stroll in the Mehtab Bagh, which offers the perfect panoramic view of the Taj Mahal.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Fly to Kochi to Start Tours to South India
1 stop
19
Kochi (Cochin)
According to the flight time, we will arrange a private car with chauffeur to escort you in a 4-hour smooth ride to the Delhi Airport, where you’ll fly to Kochi (Cochin). After a flight of more than three hours, you will arrive in Kochi, the largest city in India’s southwest coastal state Kerala and an important trading port known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Have a rest at the hotel or explore the surroundings by yourself if time permits.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Explore Kochi: Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace, Kochi Harbor
5 stops
20
Jew Town
After breakfast, our local guide will take you on a tour of the historic Jew Town, the heart of the Kochi Jewish community, known for its ancient architecture. Walk down the Synagogue Lane, full of old-world charm, and we’ll visit the Paradesi Synagogue at the end of the road. Built in 1568, it is the only one of the seven antique synagogues in the area still in use.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Mattancherry Palace
Next, we will visit the Mattancherry Palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1555 displaying exquisite Kerala murals.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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Then, pay a visit to the St Francis Church, the first European church built in India.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Chinese Fishing Nets
At dusk, we’ll take a leisurely stroll at the Kochi Harbor, where you can watch sunset near the photogenic Chinese Fishing Nets suspended from bamboo poles along the beach.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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The guide will then lead you on a walk of about 10 minutes to explore nearby alleys filled with Portuguese, Dutch and British style architecture, culminating in the Kerala Kathakali Center for a dance show and dinner.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Fly to Goa & Have Fun on the Beach
1 stop
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Depending on the flight schedule, our driver will take you to the Kochi Airport for a flight to Goa. After a 1.5-hour flight, you will arrive in Goa, a popular seaside vacation destination in southern India. After checking in, you can spend the rest of the day freely on the beach less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Velha Goa Sightseeing: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Scenic Drive
3 stops
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We’ll spend a whole day exploring the Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa, which was the former capital of Portuguese India and famous for its various ancient monuments from colonial times. Our guide will lead you to visit the Se Cathedral dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Built in the 16th century, it is the largest cathedral in Goa.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Next, we’ll proceed to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which preserves the mortal remains of a famed missionary, St. Francis Xavier.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Afterwards, we’ll drop by the Chapel of St. Catherine and the centuries-old Viceroys Arch near the Mandovi River. Finally, we’ll drive west along the river and watch it flowing all the way into the sea at the Miramar Beach.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 11
A Free Day in Goa
1 stop
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You can spend the day the way you like.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Fly to Mumbai, Airport Transfer on Both Sides
1 stop
30
Our driver will take you to the Goa Airport on time, from where you will take a 1.5-hour flight to Mumbai. On arrival, our local representative will greet you and send you to the hotel in our private car with chauffeur. You can enjoy a free afternoon at your own proposal, or our driver can drive you to visit a slum.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Downtown Mumbai Highlights
5 stops
31
Hanging Gardens
Mumbai has a lot to offer, but most of its attractions don’t take long to visit, so we will give you an extensive day tour, bringing together 9 of the city’s most famous sights in one day: Hanging Gardens - A tranquil resort and the highest place of Mumbai offering views of the Arabian Sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
32
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
The former residence of Gandhi where he formulated his great ideas of nonviolent resistance and non-cooperation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
33
Aka Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya; a grand museum featuring distinct architecture and rich cultural exhibits.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
34
Gateway of India
The landmark stone arch at Apollo Bunder facing the Bombay Bay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
35
Dhobi Ghat
In the world’s largest outdoor laundry, you can see hundreds of workers washing clothes by hand, and capture the striking contrast of the rich areas and slums in the same frame.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 14
Departure from Mumbai
1 stop
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According to the time of your departure flight, our drive will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the Mumbai Airport on time. Have a pleasant journey home! Please let us know if you would like to extend your stay in India or want a tailor-made itinerary.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

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