Great Indian Classic

Upon arrival in the capital of India "New Delhi", you will be greeted by our representative at the Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel

Today you will discover the vibrant city of Old and New Delhi. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid (largest mosques in India), Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site). Also, drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk (Silver Lane), the epicenter of Old Delhi. In the afternoon, New Delhi sightseeing tour includes a visit to Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199), Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and India Gate (War Monument Arch). Also, visit the President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings. Overnight at hotel.

This morning drive to Jaipur, the land of the Rajputs. Jaipur is an abundance of colour, dance and traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is home to ancient forts and palaces as well as one of the best planned cities in India. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel. Later, explore the many facets of Jaipuri crafts like semi precious jewellery, pottery, colourful embroidered fabrics with mirror work, woven carpets etc. Watch artisans at work and enjoy souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel

Breakfast. This morning excursion to the deserted city of Amber (the former capital of the Rajput Empire), famous for its fort, which we will climb on elephant back or jeep to its fortified palace whose pavilions are adorned with paintings and marble filigree. In the afternoon visit the City Palace complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar, with the ancient astronomical observatory, and the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built in the 18th century. This palace with its countless windows and investigated balconies was built especially for royal women to view the city and the processions from behind their purdahs. Accommodation at the hotel.

This morning, drive to Agra, one of the seven wonders of the world. En route to Agra, make a brief stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Mughal palace complex in red sandstone. Within the complex is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Sufi Muslim Saint who blessed Emperor Akbar with a son. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure at your hotel. Overnight at hotel .

This morning, experience the breathtaking beauty of the symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal depicts the love saga between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Also, visit Agra Fort, which is built in red sandstone and has magnificent palaces, public and private audience halls and beautiful gardens. Overnight at hotel.

This morning, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival in Jhansi, depart for Khajuraho. En route visit Orchha, a medieval city, popular for its palaces and temples. Famous places in Orchha are Jahangir Mahal and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Then proceed to Khajuraho, the temple city of central India, famous for its exquisitely carved stone temples. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast. This morning, visit Eastern and Western Groups of Temples. Western Group, the most important temple is the Kandariya Mahadeo-Temple, dedicated to Lord Siva. It is one of the largest and most elaborate of the temples in Khajuraho. Also visit the Chaunsat Yogini Jain Temple, dedicated to the 64 "yoginis" or attendants of Goddess Kali. Eastern Group of temples, include the Ghantai Temple, Vamana Temple dedicated to the "Vamana" or dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the Javarì Temple. There are also three Jain temples with beautiful carvings and erotic sculptures. Although these are Jain temples, they also contain numerous Vaishnava deities. Then, drive to Allahabad. On arrival in Allahabad, check-in to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Morning visit of Allahabad with Anand Bhawan, the historic house museum which also houses the Jawahar Planetarium. Triveni Sangam, the meeting point or confluence of three of the most important rivers in the Hindu religion, Triveni Sangam, is a sacred place. Khusro Bagh, is currently a walled garden typical of Mughal construction with three sandstone mausoleums. Shah Begum's tomb is designed in a style similar to Fatehpur Sikri with a three-tiered layout. All Saints' Cathedral also known by locals as Patthar Girja, a world-famous church. Then departure to Varanasi, the oldest city in the world, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges. Upon arrival in Varanasi, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel

At dawn take a boat ride on the Ganges River and visit numerous bathing and cremation ghats and see the 'bathing ghats' where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the sun god by immersing themselves in the holy water of the Ganges River, and the 'burning ghats', where cremations are carried out. The ghats of the Ganges River in Varanasi are believed to be most sacred, covering the entire circle of life and death. After breakfast. In the morning visit the ancient city of Varanasi visiting Bharat Mata Mandir, Durga Temple and Beneras Hindu University. In the afternoon visit Sarnath Temple, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. Visit the ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple and Sarnath Museum. This evening, experience a Rickshaw ride on the ghats to enjoy the grand Aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat. Overnight stay at hotel

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, board your connecting flight to your homeland.