Historical India Tours

Duration:14 Nights/15 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Mumbai

Welcome to India!. Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel with our office’s representative. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai

Morning Excursion to Elephant caves (Monday Closed). Afternoon half day sightseeing to include Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday Closed) , The Hanging Gardens, Juhu beach , Marine Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor "laundry" and the bustling Crawford Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad

Morning transfer to airport to board flight to Aurangabad. On arrival meet and assist with our office’s representative and transfer to Hotel. Later proceed for half day excursion to Ellora (30 km/45 mins). Ellora Caves: Finest specimen of cave temple architecture in the world. Impressive on their own, these rock-hewn temples & monasteries lie just 30km away from Aurangabad city. They contain elaborate facades & exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures represent three ancient religious faiths: Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism. In total, there are 34 cave temples & can be divided into three groups belonging roughly to three periods: Mahayana Buddhism (550-750 AD) 12 caves, Hinduism (600-875 AD) 17 caves & Jainism (800-1000 AD) 5 caves. (ELLORA CAVES IS CLOSED ON TUESDAY). Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04: Aurangabad

Morning proceed for full day excursion to Ajanta (90 km/02 hrs). Ajanta Caves: Nestling in the inner fold of Sahyadri hills, 100 kms from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe are 30 rock caves of Ajanta, dating from 2nd century BC. Caves were discovered in the year 1819 by a group of British officers. It took around 600 years to create & carve marvellous statues in these caves with little more than a hammer & chisel. Ajanta, once the retreat of the Buddhist monastic orders features several "chaityas" & viharas. Exquisite paintings & sculptures of Buddha"s life belong to the Mahayana period. In the evening drive back to Aurangabad. (AJANTA CAVES IS CLOSED ON MONDAY).Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Aurangabad - Mumbai - Varanasi

Morning transfer to airport to board flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai catch your onward for Varanasi. On arrival meet and assist with our office’s representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06: Varanasi

Early morning boat rides on the holy river Ganges to view the sunrise where the Hindus perform their morning prayers. Later proceed for half day city tour of Varanasi, visiting Bharat Mata temple, and Banaras Hindu University, Vishwanath Temple, Hanuman Temple, and Old City market. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath where Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon after the enlightenment. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Varanasi - Khajuraho

Morning transfer to airport to board flight to Khajuraho. Meetings & assistance on arrival at Khajuraho airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Khajuraho – Orchha

Morning proceed for half day city tour to Khajuraho visiting the World famous Erotic Temples of Khajuraho built by Chandelas duing 950 -1050 AD. After breakfast check out and drive to Orchha on arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: Orchha - Jhansi - Agra

Morning proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Orchha visiting Orchha Fort and Temples. Later transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train Shatabdi Express for Agra. Assistant on arrival at Agra railway Station and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Agra

Morning proceed for full day sightseeing of Agra visiting the world famous "Taj Mahal" - 7th Wonder of the world built by Emperor Shah. Later visit the 16th century Agra Fort (Red Fort) containing the halls of private audience with fine marble work and also visit The tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is sometimes called the "Baby Taj" because of its resemblance to Agra"s most famous monument. (TAJ MAHAL REMAINS CLOSED ON FRIDAY). Later enjoy for shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur

Morning leave for Jaipur by surface en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital built by Akbar, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in to the hotel. Evening visit the Chokhi Dhani Village and enjoy the Typical Rajasthani Dinner Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur –Amber Fort - Jaipur

Morning excursion Tour to Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Ascend to the fort on a gaily-decorated elephant. Later proceed for half day guided city tour including City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur – Delhi

Morning drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 14: Delhi

Morning proceed for city tour of Old & New Delhi Visiting India Gate (War memorial Site), drive past through President House & the Parliament, Jama Masjid (India’s large Mosque), Red Fort Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial site) and afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: Delhi – Departure

Morning Transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.