Arrive at Delhi International Airport and meet your tour representative. Transfer to your luxury hotel and check in. Depending on arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel spa or enjoy a short evening orientation drive around Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, set out for a full-day guided sightseeing tour. Begin in Old Delhi with a visit to Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, followed by a thrilling rickshaw ride through ChandniChowk’scolorful markets. Stop at Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, before heading into New Delhi. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and QutubMinar, the tallest brick minaret in the world. Drive past India Gate and the President’s House. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Check out after breakfast and drive to Agra (approx. 3.5 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a grand Mughal fortress-palace with marble chambers and intricately designed courtyards. Later, head to MehtabBagh for sunset views of the TajMahal reflecting across the Yamuna River. Overnight stay in Agra.

Wake up early for the sunrise visit to the TajMahal, a breathtaking moment when the white marble changes colors with the first light of day. Return to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the morning is free to relax or shop for Agra’s famous marble inlay work and handicrafts. Afternoon optional visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, also called the Baby Taj. Overnight stay in Agra.

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (approx. 5 hrs). On the way, stop at FatehpurSikri, the 16th-century Mughal capital with stunning architecture like BulandDarwaza and Jama Masjid. Continue to Jaipur, known as the Pink City, and check into your heritage/luxury hotel. Evening at leisure to enjoy the palace ambiance or a cultural dinner. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Begin with a visit to Amber Fort, ascending by jeep to explore its royal halls, mirrored chambers, and sprawling courtyards. On the way back, stop at JalMahal (Water Palace) for photos. In the afternoon, explore City Palace, still partly home to Jaipur’s royal family, and the UNESCO-listed JantarMantar, an astronomical observatory. Evening free for shopping in Jaipur’s famous bazaars. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Start the day with a photo stop at HawaMahal (Palace of Winds). Continue with a walking tour of Jaipur’s old markets, where artisans craft jewelry, block-printed fabrics, and blue pottery. Afternoon leisure at your hotel — relax by the pool, book a spa session, or opt for an optional hot-air balloon ride. Evening cultural show with Rajasthani folk dance and music can be arranged. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital. On arrival, check into your riverside heritage hotel (like Brijrama Palace on the ghats). In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at DashashwamedhGhat, where priests perform rituals with fire, bells, and chants. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Begin at dawn with a boat ride on the Ganges, watching pilgrims bathe and offer prayers as the sun rises. After breakfast, visit KashiVishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and Banaras Hindu University. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Return for overnight stay in Varanasi.

Fly to Khajuraho, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage temples. On arrival, check into your luxury hotel. Evening free to attend a light and sound show at the Western Group of Temples, narrating the history of the Chandela dynasty. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Spend the day visiting the Western and Eastern Group of Temples, celebrated for their intricate carvings depicting mythology, spirituality, and daily life. Marvel at the detailed sculptures that showcase the artistic brilliance of medieval India. Afternoon free for leisure or exploring local handicraft shops. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

After breakfast, transfer to Khajuraho airport for your flight back to Delhi and onward international departure. Your Classic North India Tour ends with unforgettable memories of monuments, palaces, ghats, and temples.