Classical North India & City of Joy - North India & Calcutta (All inclusive tour with domestic flights)

Arrival in Delhi, after the customs formalities, meet with MTA Representative. Our representative will be waiting for you outside the Gate Number 5 with your name placard.

Start your day with the visit of Old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad. Visit the world famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host up to 20,000 worshippers. After the visit take a ride on a pedal rickshaw through the narrow alleys of famous Chandni Chowk Market. Proceed towards Rajghat – the Tomb of Mahatma Gandhi called the Father of the Nation. In the afternoon visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, drive through Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. End your day with the visit of Qutub Minar, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Proceed towards the hotel. Check-in and Overnight in Delhi.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights:Old Delhi, Rickshaw Ride, Colonial Delhi, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival visit the Galta Ji Temple famous for the monkeys. Later visit Birla Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi: the temple is completely built in white marble. Possibility of participating in the evening Aarti. Check in to the hotel. Overnight.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances.
Tour Highlights :Galta Temple, Birla Temple.

Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of ManSingh, a splendid example of rajput architecture. The fort, built at a dominant position on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photo-stop at HAWAMAHAL.

Later visit of the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the Maharaja. Its Museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world. Adjacent to the palace is the Astronomical Observatory of Jai Singh, the seventeenth-century Astronomical Marvel, The Observatory, includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars, the calculation of ascendants. The Principal Attraction of the building is 27 meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision. Time to explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for Textiles and Gemstones. Return Back to the Hotel Overnight in Jaipur.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast , Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances

Tour Highlights :Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.

After breakfast, drive to Agra, along the way take a stop to visit the famous step well of Abhaneri, built in sandstone in the ninth century. This step well is a shining example of Hindu architecture.  Make your second stop at the Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after only twelve years of use. The citadel retains the charm of the medieval atmosphere that characterised it. Proceed towards Agra. Arrival and check in for overnight in Agra.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights :Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri.

Start your day with the visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal. An incredible legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the Taj Mahal proceed towards Agra Fort.

One Km away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years. Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors.  Later visit the tomb of Etmad-ud-daulah also called Baby Taj Mahal. Proceed to the hotel, check in and overnight in Agra.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights:Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Please Note: Taj Mahal Remains closed on Fridays.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the train station to take the train for Jhansi. Arrival at Jhansi Station. Meet our representative in front of your coach, he will accompany you to the vehicle. Meet your driver and drive to Orchha, once the famous feudal state of Bundelkhand, later abandoned. Here you will find a small village full of colours and beautiful temples with high Shikhara, called Chattris in the local language. It is a beautiful place on the banks of the river Betwa.

Visit Jahangir Mahal and other monuments built in the 16th century. Due to poor tourism and the fact that this area has been forgotten for years, the place seems neglected, but local authorities are trying to improve the level of maintenance. Check in to the hotel. Overnight in Orchha.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Train, Breakfast , Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights: Jahangir Mahal, Orccha Mahal, Rural India, Train Journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Khajuraho. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the wonderful temples, built between the ninth and eleventh century. Visit the western temples dedicated to Hindu deities, known for their high architectural value and for their erotic sculptures. Many of these sculptures show the various mudra of Tantra. Originally there were around 84 temples, one for each of the 84 Kamasutra postures. However, many were destroyed in the Middle Ages and today only 33 remain. However, they continue to represent the great past of this fascinating place. After visiting the western temples, visit the east area dedicated to the Jainist Tirthankara and Jain religion. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast , Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights: Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho Temples

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport for a flight to Varanasi. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities on earth and one of the sacred cities of Hinduism, known as the "city of life”. The first traces of urbanisation in Varanasi, dates back to the eleventh century BC. Varanasi is the sacred place from where everything originates and to where everything returns. For the Hindu devotees, Varanasi is the place to connect to the divine, where to atone for sins and free themselves from the infinite cycle of reincarnation. Afternoon at leisure. Arrive at Varanasi and check in to the hotel for overnight stay in Varanasi.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast , Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances, Flight

Breakfast in the morning, transfer to Varanasi airport for the flight to Kolkata. Arrival at Kolkata and check in to the hotel. After having some rest, you will go and visit Howrah Bridge and Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Return to the hotel for the overnight stay in Kolkata.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Flight, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights: Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple

After breakfast, start your day with the visit of Victoria Memorial (famous for its beautiful lush garden and artistic paintings), Fort William, known as the black hole of Calcutta, because once upon a time it was a jail, Marble Palace, a mansion with a large collection of artistic statues and paintings, Tagore house, holding the history of the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, and the Indian Museum, one of the oldest a largest museums in India). In the evening visit the local market and taste the food and tradition of Kolkata. Enjoy overnight stay in Kolkata.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tour Guide, Monument Entrances
Tour Highlights: Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Botanical Garden, Indian Museum.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for the international departure. No services are booked afterwards. Kindly arrange your return flight accordingly.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport.