Departures: Saturday

Day 1 - Origin City - Delhi

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Departure on a regular flight. Overnight on board.

Day 2 - Delhi

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Arrival at the international airport. Reception, assistance, and transfer to your hotel. Delhi, the capital and third largest city in India, offers visitors a rich cultural experience with its architecture and diverse population. Its history, monuments, museums, art galleries, gardens, and exotic shows make Delhi a privileged destination. Accommodation.

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Day 3 - Delhi - Mandawa

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Road trip to your hotel in the Shekhawati region, Mandawa. Arrival and hotel transfer. In the afternoon, visit the city known for its colorful frescoes depicting a wide range of subjects from religious to erotic themes, including copies of popular English prints and clever satires imitating the local artists' original style. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Mandawa - Bikaner

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Road trip to Bikaner. In the afternoon, visit the city. Bikaner is fortified by imposing walls, featuring a fort with palaces, temples, and a mosque founded by Raja Rai Singh. Also visit the Royal Chapel of Har Mandir, where imperial weddings and birthdays were celebrated. Arrival and hotel transfer. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 5 - Bikaner - Jaisalmer

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer, the "Golden City" amidst the desert, derives its name from the golden hues the sand takes around the city. Arrival and hotel transfer. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Jaisalmer

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day visit to Jaisalmer and its glorious heritage. The fort known as "Sonar Fort" is a colossal structure, the second oldest in Rajasthan, built of sandstone amidst the Thar Desert. Visit Salim Singh Ki Haveli, a 300-year-old heritage building belonging to the prime minister of Maharaja Ramal Gaj Singh Salim Singh. In the evening, venture into the desert to enjoy magnificent sunset views and a camel ride through the picturesque Sam dunes, pulsating in the heart of the Thar Desert. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Road trip to Jodhpur, the "Blue City." Arrival and hotel transfer. Jodhpur, located in the Thar Desert, is a popular tourist destination known for its numerous palaces, forts, and temples. It's called the "Blue City" due to the houses painted blue under the Mehrangarh Fort, initially painted by Brahmins to repel heat and mosquitoes, later adopted by other castes. In the afternoon, visit Mehrangarh Fort, home to some of the most wonderful palaces with carved panels, lattice windows, and evocative names. Also visit Jaswant Thada, a collection of royal marble cenotaphs built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 8 - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Road trip to Udaipur, visiting the famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur en route (visit starting from 12:00 noon). Arrival in Udaipur and hotel transfer. Udaipur, the capital of the ancient Rajput kingdom of Mewar, stands out from other Rajasthan cities because of its location on the shores of freshwater lakes. It's one of the most romantic cities in the world, with marble palaces set amidst wonderful gardens and crystal-clear lakes that seem like a mirage in the desert. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 9 - Udaipur

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the City Palace, a spectacular Rajput construction, Jagdish Temple, and Saheliyon ki Bari gardens. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. (Check optional tour price for Eklingji and Nagda temples). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 10 - Udaipur - Jaipur

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Jaipur, the "Pink City." Arrival and hotel transfer. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, ruler of Amber and a great enthusiast of astronomy. Jaipur is a model of a pre-modern city with streets regulated in a grid pattern, making it a marvel. There were very few cities like it in 18th-century Europe. In the afternoon, visit the famous Birla Temple to witness the Aarti ceremony. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 11 - Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to visit the famous Amber Fort. Ascend the fort on elephant back (subject to availability). At the top of the city, the towers and domes of Amber Fort evoke scenes from a fairy tale. The palace itself is within the vast fort complex and is filled with halls, gardens, pavilions, and temples. Don't miss the Hall of Mirrors, where a single match can illuminate the entire room. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, showcasing an impressive blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art. Also visit the amazing Jantar Mantar (a precise observatory built in 1726 AD). Additionally, take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-story wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade, domes, and protruding windows. Panoramic visit of Albert Hall, the oldest museum in the state of Rajasthan, serving as the state museum of Rajasthan. The building is located in the Ram Niwas Garden outside the city wall, opposite the new gate, and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Free time at the famous local market "Bazaar Bapu," composed of a series of orderly and clean streets where you can buy fabrics, clothes, jootis (typical Indian shoes), flowers, and freshly prepared food. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 12 - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the "Ghost City," built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar in 1564 AD in honor of the Muslim Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 13 - Agra - Delhi - Varanasi

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Red Fort, built by Emperor Akbar. In the afternoon, depart by road to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. Varanasi, located on the banks of the River Ganges, is a holy city and the most important city for Hindu devotees. This eternal city has been a pilgrimage site and center of learning for over two thousand years. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 14 - Varanasi

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Breakfast and dinner

Early morning, around 05:30, departure to the River Ganges, where Hindu pilgrims perform their rituals on the Ghats (steps) leading to the river. Visit several Ghats by boat while experiencing the mystical spirituality of these sanctified waters. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. It's one of the four holy cities of Buddhism, historically the place where Buddha first preached Buddhism, giving birth to the Dharma, and the cradle of the first Buddhist community, giving birth to the Sangha. According to records, two centuries after Buddha's death, twelve thousand Buddhist monks lived in Sarnath. The city flourished, especially in terms of Buddhist art and religion, thanks to the patronage of wealthy kings and merchants from neighboring Benares. In the evening, after a rickshaw ride, attend the twilight Aarti ceremony held on the banks of the River Ganges. (Subject to river water level). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 15 - Varanasi - Delhi

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 16 - Delhi

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Breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Delhi for a combined visit of Old and New Delhi. First, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, followed by a 20-minute rickshaw ride through the markets of Chandni Chowk. Visit the Red Fort (outside view). Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and the Sikh Temple (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib). Visit the community kitchen at the Sikh Temple "Bangla Sahib Gurudwara." Then enjoy free time to explore Connaught Place market, the bustling heart of the capital. New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920s. It's a city of wide boulevards, impressive government buildings, green parks, and gardens. In 1911, King George V announced the transfer. 

In New Delhi, we will take a panoramic tour of the Presidential House, Parliament, and India Gate. We will also visit the Qutub Minar.

Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation.

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Day 17 - Delhi - Home City

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Transfer to the airport for your return flight to your home city. Arrival. End of the trip.