AEI-89 Ganges and India 8N-9D
Expert Rating: Asia Escapes
“This 9-day program is logistically brilliant. By including the high-speed train to Varanasi, we avoid long airport layovers and allow travelers to experience India’s ever-changing landscape in an authentic way.
What makes this trip special is its emotional rhythm: it begins with the historical intensity of Delhi, moves through the colorful palaces of Jaipur and the perfection of the Taj Mahal, and ends with the spiritual climax that only Varanasi can offer. It’s a trip that will satisfy both the photography enthusiast and the seeker of inner experiences. The extra night in Delhi at the end of the trip (Day 8) is a great addition, providing a safety margin for international flights and some much-needed decompression time after the intensity of Varanasi.”
Day 1. Arrival in Delhi
- Arrival in Delhi on an international flight.
- Welcome by our Spanish-speaking representative.
- Assistance and transfer to the hotel.
- Accommodation in Delhi.
Day 2. Delhi - Old and New Delhi
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Panoramic tour of Old Delhi: Red Fort (exterior), Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat (Gandhi memorial).
- Continue to New Delhi: India Gate, Parliament, Presidential Residence.
- Visit to the Sikh Gurdwara Bangla Sahaib temple.
- Visit to the Qutub Minar. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3. Delhi-Jaipur (270 km / 5 hrs approx.)
- Breakfast and departure by road to Jaipur.
- Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- Visit to the Birla Temple.
- Accommodation in Jaipur.
Day 4. Jaipur-Amber Fort-Jaipur
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Excursion to Amber Fort (elephant or jeep ride).
- Visit to the Maharaja’s Palace and Museum.
- Jantar Mantar Observatory.
- Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal – exterior view).
- Accommodation in Jaipur.
Day 5. Jaipur-Agra (240 km / approx. 5 hrs)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays).
- Leisure.
- Accommodation in Agra.
Day 6. Agra
- Transfer to the train station.
- Agra–Varanasi train: departure 06:00h, arrival 13:00h (except Fridays).
- Arrival, transfer to the hotel.
- In the afternoon: rickshaw ride and attendance at the Aarti ceremony on the ghats of the Ganges.
- Accommodation in Varanasi.
Day 7. Agra-Varanasi (High-speed train)
- Transfer to the train station.
- Agra–Varanasi train: departure 06:00h, arrival 13:00h (except Fridays).
- Arrival, transfer to the hotel.
- In the afternoon: rickshaw ride and attendance at the Aarti ceremony on the ghats of the Ganges.
- Accommodation in Varanasi.
Day 8. Varanasi-Delhi (domestic flight)
- At dawn: boat trip on the Ganges (subject to water level).
- Walk to the cremation ghats.
- Return to the hotel and breakfast.
- Panoramic tour of Varanasi and Bharat Mata temple.
- Flight to Delhi.
- Arrival, transfer and accommodation.
Day 9. Delhi-Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to your next destination.
Our price includes
- 8 nights bed and breakfast in hotels
- Local guide service in the client’s language: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and Turkish.
- Assistance at airports and train stations by an English-speaking representative.
Transfers and tours in air-conditioned vehicles. - Ascent to Amber Fort on elephant backs (subject to availability) and descent by Jeep.
- Vande Bharat train from Agra to Varanasi, Executive Class. Departure 06:00 and arrival 13:00 except Fridays.
- Rickshaw ride in Varanasi.
- Flight Varanasi/Delhi in economy class (checked baggage 15 kg / 7 kg carry-on)
- Semi-night visit (at dusk) to the ghats to see a ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
- Boat trip on the Ganges River (subject to water level).
- Tickets to the monuments mentioned in the program.
- The rates applicable at this time.
Our price does not include
- Tips for porters, waiters, drivers, guides, etc.
- Fees for accessing monuments with cameras or videos.
- Extra expenses at the hotel such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Drinks are not included in the program, whether at lunch or dinner (in the case of optional drinks).
- Any other service not specified in “the price includes”.
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Destinations | 5* Standard / Similar | 5* Similar Luxury | Grand Luxury / Similar | Nights |
Delhi | ITC Welcome / Radisson | Le Meriden | The Oberoi New Delhi | 2 |
Jaipur | Royal Orchid Jaipur | Hilton Jaipur | The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur | 2 |
Agra | Clark Shiraz | ITC Mughal | The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra | 2 |
Varanasi | Madin Hotel / Radisson | Taj Ganges | Brij Rama Palace | 1 |
Delhi | ITC Welcome / Radisson | Le Meriden | The Oberoi, New Delhi | 1 |
