Apr 25, 2025 at 08:15 pm - Apr 25, 2025 at 08:15 pm

Yeni Delhi, Delhi, Hindistan

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Descriptions

Are you ready to explore the enchanting beauty of India? This tour offers an opportunity to experience the most important historical and cultural landmarks of India in a single trip. You will be guests in Jaipur for the final days of Diwali, one of India’s most significant festivals, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Our limited participant tour includes the cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, known as India’s Golden Triangle, as well as the sacred city of Varanasi. Throughout the trip, you will taste delicious meals at the best Indian restaurants in the cities we visit and participate in a cooking workshop in Jaipur to learn Indian cuisine from an expert. VIP and Limited Participation: This exclusive tour is limited to a maximum of 7 participants, ensuring a unique experience. Our guides will accompany you to help you create unforgettable memories. Jaipur: The City of Colors and Royal Splendor In Jaipur, the Pink City of India, you will embark on a historical journey by visiting Amber Fort. You will witness the colorful history of Jaipur with impressive structures like City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. While shopping in vibrant stores, you will taste the exquisite flavors of Indian cuisine and experience the energetic atmosphere of Jaipur. Agra: The City of Love and Grandeur Our next stop is Agra, home to the world’s most romantic monument, the Taj Mahal. Watching the mesmerizing beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise will be an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime. You will also visit Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daula’s Tomb, known as Baby Taj, and discover the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Delhi: The Meeting Point of History and Modernity Delhi is a city that stands out for its modern and historical aspects. You will embark on a journey through history within the grand walls of the Red Fort and see the simple splendor of Jama Masjid. Historical structures like Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb will take you through India’s magnificent history. Our rickshaw tour in the Chandni Chowk market and visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara will allow you to explore the cultural depths of Delhi. Varanasi: The Sacred City Our final stop is Varanasi, one of the sacred cities of India. You will watch the sunrise on the banks of the Ganges River and visit important religious and historical sites like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dasaswamedh Ghat, and Sarnath, experiencing the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi. Delicious Experiences: Throughout the trip, you will dine at the best Indian restaurants in the cities we visit, and participate in a cooking workshop in Jaipur. With this tour, you will explore India’s rich history and cultural wealth, witnessing the unique heritage of the country.  

TOUR ITINERARY

November 2, Saturday

20:05: Departure to Delhi via IndiGo flight November 3, Sunday: Transfer from Delhi to Jaipur 06:00-11:00: Reception at Delhi Airport and transfer to Jaipur (5-hour journey). A packed breakfast will be provided. 12:00-14:00: Arrival in Jaipur, hotel check-in, and 2-hour rest 14:00-15:00: Lunch at an Indian restaurant 15:00-19:00: Visit Patrika Gate, a magnificent photo spot reflecting Jaipur's artistic heritage, followed by a tour of the Albert Hall Museum, an excellent example of Indian and Islamic architecture. After seeing Gatore, the royal tombs of the Jaipur royal family, we will photograph Hawa Mahal at night and tour Amber Fort, which creates a different atmosphere at night with its mirrored halls. Did you know that there is a separate area in Amber Fort for women to dance in mirrored skirts on full moon or moonlit nights? 20:00-21:00: Dinner at an Indian restaurant 21:30: Return to the hotel and overnight stay Included meals: Packed breakfast, lunch, dinner

November 4, Monday: Exploring Jaipur

07:00-08:00: Breakfast at the hotel 08:00-14:00: On our way to see Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we stop for photos at Jal Mahal (Water Palace). After visiting Amber Fort, we return to the city center to see City Palace, still home to the royal family. A short photo stop at Hawa Mahal is also included. After City Palace, we tour Jantar Mantar, the world's largest stone observatory and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 14:00-15:00: Lunch at an Indian restaurant 15:00-18:00: Time for fabric and precious stone shopping 18:00-20:00: Indian cooking workshop and dinner with our cooked dishes 21:00: Return to the hotel and overnight stay Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner

November 5, Tuesday: Journey to Agra and Surprises Along the Way

07:00-08:00: Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure to Agra 10:30-11:00: Detour to one of Rajasthan’s rural areas to visit the Abhaneri Stepwell, a 9th-century engineering marvel with 13 levels and 3,500 steps 13:00-14:00: Lunch break at a local restaurant on the way 15:00-17:00: Visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Mughal Emperor Akbar and the capital from 1571 to 1585 18:00-19:00: Arrival at the hotel and rest 19:00-20:00: Dinner at an Indian restaurant 21:00: Return to the hotel and overnight stay Optional visit to one of Agra’s popular entertainment venues with interested guests Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner

November 6, Wednesday: Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Night Train to Varanasi

We tour the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Known as a symbol of love, this white marble monument was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632-1653 and is considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 09:30-10:30: Return to the hotel, breakfast, and rest 12:00-15:00: Tour of Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 with red sandstone and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by Baby Taj, the first marble tomb built by the daughter of Shah Jahan’s grandfather Itimad-ud-Daulah 15:00-16:00: Lunch 16:00-18:30: Visit the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar in Sikandra, designed by himself and built by his son Shah Jahan, followed by Mehtab Bagh across from the Taj Mahal to see the Taj Mahal at sunset 19:00-20:00: Dinner 21:00: Night train to Varanasi in sleeper coaches Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner

November 7, Thursday: Exploring Varanasi

06:00: Arrival in Varanasi, reception at the train station 06:00-08:00: Arrival at the hotel and breakfast 08:00-11:00: Visit Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, where Buddha gave his first sermon, and tour the Dhamek Stupa and Sarnath Museum 11:00-13:00: Hotel check-in and rest 13:00-14:00: Lunch at an Indian restaurant 14:00-17:00: Tour the ghats along the river starting from Assi Ghat (Assi Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Rana Mahal Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Bhonsale Ghat, Munshi Ghat, Panchganga Ghat, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple) 17:00-18:00: Free time 18:00-19:00: Watch the Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat at sunset 19:30-20:30: Dinner at the hotel Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner

November 8, Friday: Sunrise in Varanasi and Flight to Delhi

05:00-06:00: Watch the morning Aarti ceremony at Assi Ghat 06:00-07:00: Boat tour on the Ganges River to see the ghats and morning rituals from the river 08:00: Return to the hotel and breakfast. Rest until check-out at 11:00 Free time until afternoon flight Evening flight to Delhi, transfer to hotel, and accommodation Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel

November 9, Saturday: Delhi Tour

07:00-08:00: Breakfast at the hotel 08:00-10:00: Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, one of the significant Sikh temples 10:00-13:00: Rickshaw tour in Chandni Chowk market, visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India completed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656, and the Red Fort, completed in 1648 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site 13:00-14:00: Lunch at an Indian restaurant 14:00-18:00: Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site completed in 1570, and Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret 19:00: Dinner and return to the hotel Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner

November 10, Sunday: Delhi-İstanbul Flight

02:10: Departure from Delhi via IndiGo flight 06:30: Arrival in İstanbul   Hotel Information: 2 nights Jaipur: The Fern Residency or similar, 1 night Agra: Grand Mercure or similar, 1 night Varanasi: Surya Kaiser Palace or similar, 2 night Delhi: Deventure Sarovar Portico or similar, 1 night accommodation in first-class sleeper train Tour Price: 1650 USD INCLUDED EXPENSES City tours, transfers, entrance fees to tourist sites, and tour guide as specified in the program Night train ticket from Agra to Varanasi, flight ticket from Varanasi to Delhi 6 nights accommodation in 4-star or boutique hotels in double rooms (contact us for single occupancy rates) 1 night accommodation in first-class sleeper train from Agra to Varanasi 11 lunches and dinners at luxury restaurants as specified in the tour program, 1 breakfast pack, breakfast at hotels Participation in an Indian cooking workshop Boat tour at sunrise in Varanasi EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED Indian visa fee Round-trip airfare to and from India Drinks with meals, meals not specified in the program, or meals marked as excluded Personal expenses and tips