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Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Day 1: Delhi
Welcome to India! You will be met upon arrival in Delhi and transferred to your hotel. Overnight - Delhi

Day 2: Delhi - breakfast
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi this morning, taking in the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, we visit the sites of New Delhi - 13th century Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb and the majestic India Gate. Overnight - Delhi

Days 3 & 4: Delhi - Jaipur - breakfast
We drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan affectionately known as the Pink City. We have the afternoon to relax. On day 4 we take a stately elephant ride to the 15th Century Amber Fort, after which we enjoy a city tour of the City Palace, followed by a visit to the Jantar Mantar space observatory. Don’t miss the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible façade of balconies. Overnight (2) - Jaipur

Days 5 & 6: Jaipur - Agra - breakfast
Today we travel to Agra via the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri. We have the afternoon to relax in Agra - home to the famous Taj Mahal! The next day we enjoy a horsecart or rickshaw ride to the Taj Mahal. Later, we visit the 15th century Agra Fort and have the afternoon free. Overnight (2) – Agra

Day 7: Agra - Khajuraho (via Jhansi & Orchha) - breakfast
This morning, a transfer to the railway station for the train to Jhansi. Upon arrival we then drive to Khajuraho via Orchha, situated on the banks of the River Betwa and famed for temples built by the 16th century Bundela rulers. Overnight – Khajuraho

Day 8: Khajuraho - Varanasi - breakfast
Close behind the Taj Mahal and up there with Varanasi and Jaipur, are the amazing temples of Khajuraho. Immortalised in stone is a wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures. This morning we visit these famous temples. To avoid a long drive, we fly to the holiest of Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India – Varanasi. Overnight - Varanasi

Day 9: Varanasi - breakfast
Abundant with temples and a labyrinth of streets, Varanasi is exciting, enticing and a city not to be missed. Early this morning we enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges to view the sunrise and the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the ghats (riverside steps). Enjoy a tour of the city, with its numerous temples and wonderful historic feel; with time later to relax. Overnight - Varanasi

Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi - breakfast
After a leisurely morning, we return to Delhi by air. Overnight - Delhi

Day 11: Delhi - breakfast
Morning is at leisure. Later we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.