Treasures of Northern India 9 days 8 night

After breakfast, tour Old and New Delhi. Visit from the outside of the Red Fort, built in 1639 by Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan (the one who had the Taj Mahal built) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of India‘s most impressive mosques, also commissioned by Shahjehan and completed in 1656. Drive through the quaint and ancient Chandni Chowk market built in the 17th century by the emperor himself. Visit the Raj Ghat, a black marble platform marking the site of Mahatma Gandhi‘s cremation on January 31, 1948 one day after his assassination. Continue through New Delhi to the Government Buildings district, representing the world’s largest liberal democracy, and Connaught Place. Stop at the India Gate, the arch erected in memory of the Indian soldiers who gave their lives fighting for the British Army during World War I. Visit the Qutub Minar complex, a 73-meter-high tower engraved with verses from the Quran, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, which is one of the most beautiful monuments in India and the world.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Delhi
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Jaipur, the capital of Rajastan, the “Pink City“, founded on November 18, 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. Tour in Jaipur by the typical Indian vehicle, the Tuk Tuk. Tour of the City Palace complex, historic seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, whose construction began between 1729 and 1732 by Sawai Jai Singh II, which, with its courtyards, gardens and buildings, is the heart of the old city. Even today it is still the residence of the royals and is partly a museum. Continue with a visit to the Jantar Mantar, the Astronomical Observatory, a World Heritage site, a collection of architectural forms used as astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734 on the model of the similar structures already erected in Delhi. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Photo stop in front of the Palace of the Winds or Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 to allow, in discretion, the ladies of the court to observe daily life on the streets. Excursion to Amber Fort, 11 km. from the city. The red earth and white marble fort, whose construction began in 1592 at the hands of Raja Man Singh I, was the ancient capital of the state and seat of all the Rajput dynasties until the founding of Jaipur. Inside, fine decorations with sculptures, mirrors, precious stones. Reach the fort’s entrance by elephant back or jeep (subject to availability), along the fort’s ramparts. Afternoon at leisure for relaxation, shopping or individual visits.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Agra. En route, visit Abhaneri, home to an ancient stepwell palace. Lunch at the noble palace of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, located 40 km from Agra. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, this city demonstrated the power of his reign. However, it was abandoned 15 years later due to water shortages. The red sandstone palaces and pavilions remain perfectly preserved. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Agra
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Explore the Pearl Mosque and the Halls of Audience. Visit the Mausoleum of Etimad-ud-Daula. In the afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), the magnificent monument commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth; construction was completed in 1653. Today, their bodies rest in a simple crypt. The Taj Mahal is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Agra.
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by Intercity train for Jhansi at 8:10 a.m., arriving at 10:45 a.m., to meet with staff for introductions and a tour of Orchha, a beautiful medieval city where time has stood still. Explore the palaces and temples built by the Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries. The city tour includes a visit to Jehangir Mahal, a palace built in 1606 to house the visiting Emperor Jehangir. Enjoy some free time to wander around. In the afternoon, depart for Khajuraho, built by the Chandela dynasty, which rose to power in central India between the 10th and 11th centuries. Khajuraho is home to around 25 temples depicting various aspects of life, including the erotic. Declared a World Heritage Site, it is one of the significant destinations for world tourism. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Khajuraho
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the magnificent Jain and Hindu temples, sacred symbols of Indian architecture adorned with countless erotic figures. Late morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi, a holy city for Hindus and one of the oldest cities in India. In the afternoon, if time permits, visit the archaeological site of Sarnath, located 10 km northeast of Varanasi. Sarnath is a major center of Buddhism in India, where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment in Bodhgaya around 528 B.C. In the evening, visit the Ghats to witness the impressive evening prayer. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Wake up very early in the morning for a boat ride to witness the purification rituals, offerings, and prayers of devout pilgrims to the rising sun amidst the scent of incense and the special spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi. Walk through the ancient city that houses the Golden Temple and the Aurangzeb Mosque. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi and meet with our staff. No overnight stay. Dinner and transfer to the airport to board your flight.
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner