Essence of India with Varanasi

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The Essence of India is a perfect choice for these travellers who would like to see the most significant places for Indian culture as well as admire the beauty of architecture and find out something more about Indian traditions and customs.  The tour includes sightseeing of the cities and towns like the capital of India – Delhi, Agra – the place of Taj Mahal,...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Personal English speaking driver and AC comfortable vehicle Accommodation in selected de lux hotels with private bathrooms and AC
    • Lots of attractions included in the price
    • Ganges river boat ride morning and evening
    • Beautiful sightseeing Taj mahal
    • Enjoy Rikshaw ride in Old Delhi
    • Shopping
    • Domestic flight included
    • Knowledgeable guides
    • Sightseeing of UNESCO monuments, forts and temples
    • Transfers included

What's this trip about?

    The Essence of India is a perfect choice for these travellers who would like to see the most significant places for Indian culture as well as admire the beauty of architecture and find out something more about Indian traditions and customs.  The tour includes sightseeing of the cities and towns like the capital of India – Delhi, Agra – the place of Taj Mahal, “pink” city of Rajasthan Jaipur and many other interesting places such as typical Hindu town Orcchha and the town of Kamasutra temples Khajuraho. One of the most important places for Hinduism in India which you are going to see on this tour is a city situated on Ganges river Varanasi, which is perceived as the oldest and the most stunning city in the world. The tour is full of attractions and emotional moments which stay long in your memory and bring you closer to the spirituality of India.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 30 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • History
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River Cruise

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 1

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 30

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in 4 and 5 -star hotels with breakfast
    • Private AC transport by car with an English-speaking driver/ guide
    • Boat ride in Varanasi (morning and evening)
    • One way flight Varanasi – Delhi (7 kg hand luggage, 15 kg the main luggage)
    • Transfers (pick up and drop off in all places)
    • Local guides in Agra, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Orccha, Varanasi, Delhi
    • Boat ride on Pichola lake in Udaipur
    • Chandi chowk bazaar (rickshaw ride)
    • Cooking classes in Jaipur
    • Bottled water in the car
    • Tax

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Itinerary

Day 1: New Delhi

Company representatives will pick you up from the hotel or another central location in Delhi. After refreshing up enjoy local sightseeing of places like the modern Hindu temple Akshardham, the Old part of the city with sightseeing of the most famous monuments there- t...

Day 2: New Delhi

After breakfast enjoys sightseeing in New Delhi. Visit places like The India Gate and Diplomatic District where you can see The Parliament House, and Secretarial Buildings. Then, you will see places like Lotus temple - the modern temple of all beliefs, monuments on the UNESCO list - Humayun tomb, and the biggest brick minaret in India Qutab Minar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast, travel to the Pink City Jaipur.  Check-in the hotel. Local sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Galta Ji - monkey temple beautifully situated among the hills. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur

After breakfast meets the guide and does local sightseeing in the city. Visit places like Amber fort - a magnificent fort palace situated among hills, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar - Astronomic Observatory, Gaitor tombs - Royal tombs of the Jaipur Kings, Jal Mahal - ...

Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikrii - Agra

After breakfast journey to Agra. Agra is a home for one of the seven wonders of the world the symbol of eternal love-The Taj Mahal. The monument was built by the emperor Shahjahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is located on the banks of Yamuna and brings huge tourism to Agra. On the way, you will stop in Fatehpur Sikrii

and do sightseeing in the Royal and Sacral parts of the city. After it, further journey to Agra. where you will meet the guide and do local sightseeing in Agra. First, you will do sightseeing the monument on the UNESCO list - Agra Fort which is one of the most wonderful forts in India. Overnight at the hotel

Day 6: Agra - Orchha

Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with the guide down. After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town of Orchha. You will check in the hotel and do sightseeing of some famous monuments such as a really picturesque Fort Complex as well as temples nicely situated in the town center - Chaturbhuj temple and Lord Ram temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Orchha - Khajuraho

After breakfast travel to Khajuraho. Check-in the hotel and relax. Enjoy an evening dance show which will bring you closer to the Indian culture of music and dance or take some massage in one of the famous ayurvedic centers. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Khajuraho

After breakfast visits the eastern and western groups of temples that are significant to the city and are found on the UNESCO list. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Khajuraho - Varanasi

After early breakfast travel to Varanasi which is the most significant city for Hinduism. Check-in the hotel and refresh. In the evening enjoy a boat cruise on the Ganga River watching "Aarti" - a spectacular ceremony of offering fire to the Gods. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Varanasi

You will set off for a morning boat ride along the picturesque ghats with the amazing opportunity to take pictures of the sunrise on the Ganges River. You will come back for breakfast at the hotel. Next, you will be taken to Sarnath which is a very peaceful place situ...

Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Varanasi. Flight from Varanasi to Delhi. Pick up from the airport in Delhi and drop off at the hotel or another location in Delhi.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,250
Price per day$114
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,250
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Entry admissions to the monuments
    • Tips
    • Meals (except breakfast)
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

  • 4 and 5 star hotels with breakfast
Cancellation policy

If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.

  • Up to 61 days before departure you forfeit 20% of the tour cost
  • 60 days before departure you forfeit 25% of the tour cost
  • 45 days before departure you forfeit 30% of the tour cost
  • 15 days before departure you forfeit 45% of the tour cost
  • 7 days before departure you forfeit 100% of the tour cost
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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