Private Car and Train Tour from Delhi to Varanasi for 10 Days

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Delhi & City Tour⌄

   Arrive in Delhi and meet your MTA representative at the airport. Begin with a visit to Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, followed by a rickshaw ride through the lively lanes of Chandni Chowk.

   Continue to Rajghat, the peaceful memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, drive past colonial landmarks including India Gate, Parliament House, and Rashtrapati Bhavan.

   End the day at the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi. Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Overnight: 3* - Hotel Florence / Similar 4 *- Radisson / Similar 5 *- The Lalit / Similar

2. 2Delhi to Jaipur (280 km / ~5.5 hrs)⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the “Pink City” of Rajasthan. En route, visit the historic Galta Ji Temple, known for its natural water springs and painted temple.

   Later, visit the elegant white-marble Birla Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur. Highlights: Galta Ji Temple, Birla Temple Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 * - Traditional Haveli / Similar 4 * - Sarovar Premiere / Similar 5 * - Trident / Similar

3. 3Jaipur Sightseeing⌄

   After breakfast, begin your day with a photo stop at the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), known for its pink façade and hundreds of small windows.

   Continue to the beautiful City Palace, a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal design, which still houses the royal family.

   Next, visit the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar, an impressive observatory with giant instruments used to study the stars and time. In the evening, explore Jaipur’s lively markets, filled with colorful textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts. Overnight in Jaipur. Highlights: Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 * - Traditional Haveli / Similar 4 * - Sarovar Premiere / Similar 5 * - Trident / Similar

4. 4Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (260 km / ~5 hrs + stops)⌄

   After breakfast, drive towards Agra. Stop first at Abhaneri to see the remarkable Chand Baori stepwell, one of the largest in India, along with the nearby Harshat Mata Temple.

   Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Its highlights include the Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, and Jama Masjid. Proceed to Agra and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Agra. Highlights: Chand Baori, Fatehpur Sikri Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 * - Taj Vilas / Similar 4 * - Golden Tulip / Similar 5 * - Grand Mercure / Similar

5. 5Agra Sightseeing⌄

   Begin your day with a sunrise visit to the breathtaking Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a timeless symbol of love.

   Later, explore the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone fortress that served as the residence of the Mughal emperors. Overnight in Agra. Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3 * - Taj Vilas / Similar 4 * - Golden Tulip / Similar 5 * - Grand Mercure / Similar

6. 6Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho (Train + Drive)⌄

   Transfer to Agra station for a train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, drive to Orchha, a medieval town on the banks of the Betwa River. Visit the impressive Jahangir Mahal, built in honor of the Mughal emperor, and the beautiful Chhatris (cenotaphs) along the riverside.

   Continue by road through the countryside to Khajuraho. Overnight in Khajuraho. Highlights: Orchha Palace, Chhatris, Countryside drive Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3* - Greenwood / Hotel Payal / Similar 4* - Ramada / Clarks/ Similar 5* - Radisson / Chandela / Similar

7. 7Khajuraho – Allahabad (Prayagraj) (300 km / ~5.5 hrs)⌄

   After breakfast, visit the world-famous Khajuraho Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their detailed carvings and sculptures depicting art, mythology, and daily life.

   Later, drive to Allahabad (Prayagraj), an important city for pilgrims and culture. Overnight in Allahabad. Highlights: Khajuraho Temples Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3* - Placid / Rivisha /Rahi Ilavart /Similar 4* - The Legend /Kanha Shyam /Similar 5* - The Legend /Kanha Shyam /Similar

8. 8Allahabad – Varanasi (120 km / ~2 hrs)⌄

   In the morning, visit the sacred Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati Rivers. Continue to Anand Bhawan, the ancestral home of India’s Nehru family, now a museum.

   Drive onward to Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India. In the evening, witness the magical Ganga Aarti, a devotional ceremony performed on the ghats of the Ganges. Overnight in Varanasi. Highlights: Sangam Ghat, Anand Bhawan, Ganga Aarti Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3* - Meadows / Elegance / Similar 4* - HHI / Amayaa / Similar 5* - Madin / Ramada / Similar

9. 9Varanasi Sightseeing⌄

   At sunrise, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges, watching pilgrims and rituals along the ghats. Take a walking tour later in old city, Manikarnika Ghat and Vishwanath Temple Corridor. Followed by a city tour of Bharat Mata Temple and BHU University. Return to hotel for breakfast.

   Later, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. In the afternoon, explore a silk weaving center to see the artistry behind Varanasi’s world-famous silk sarees. Overnight in Varanasi. Highlights: Ganges Boat Ride, Sarnath, Silk Weaving

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 3* - Meadows / Elegance / Similar 4* - HHI / Amayaa / Similar 5* - Madin / Ramada / Similar

10. 10Departure from Varanasi⌄

    After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

    Meals: Breakfast