20 days/19 nights
Private Tour
Guide Price €3,976 per person (based on 2 adults sharing in low season)
On this all encompassing private tour, take in India’s top highlights, from the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan in the north to the beautiful backwaters and beaches of the south.
- Atmospheric Varanasi
- Rajasthan's fascinating historic sites
- Cultural Cochin
- Kerala’s Backwaters
- Kovalam beaches
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Delhi
Arrive in India’s bustling capital city and enjoy a half day sightseeing tour.
Day 3 Delhi to Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi and take a half day tour of the city’s temples as well as the famous riverside ghats (ceremonial steps).
Day 4 Varanasi
Rise early for a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges and watch as the locals pay homage to the river and the Sun God. Later visit the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath.
Day 5 Varanasi to Agra
Fly back to Delhi and drive on to Agra.
Day 6 Agra
Enjoy a full day tour of Agra, including an unforgettable visit to the Taj Mahal. Tour the impressive Agra Fort and finish at Itimad-ud-daulah, otherwise known as the ‘Baby Taj’.
Day 7 Agra to Jaipur
Return to the Taj Mahal to see it in its full glory at sunrise. Later drive to Jaipur stopping en route at the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 8 Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur begins with a drive up to the beautiful Amber Fort before taking in the city’s landmark sites.
Day 9 Jaipur to Udaipur
Continue your journey by road to Udaipur.
Days 10-11 Udaipur
A half day tour showcases Udaipur’s highlights. Spend the evening on a boat trip on Lake Pichola to enjoy the view of the stunning Lake Palace. The following day is free to enjoy this lovely laidback city.
Day 12 Udaipur to Mumbai
Fly to Mumbai. Why not add in one of our unmissable experiences we offer in the city?
Day 13 Mumbai
Spend the morning on a city tour seeing some of Mumbai’s many historic sights.
Day 14 Mumbai to Cochin
Fly to Cochin. Later get your bearings on a sunset harbour cruise.
Day 15 Cochin
Visit Cochin’s historical landmarks before spending the evening at a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Day 16 Cochin to Backwaters
Drive to Kumarakom where you will board your houseboat for a memorable journey through Kerala’s backwaters.
Days 17-19 Backwaters to Kovalam
After disembarking, drive to Kovalam to end your trip with a few days by the beach to relax.
Day 20 Kovalam to Trivandrum
Transfer to the airport.
Additional Options: Agra street food tour - An evening spent on a culinary adventure in the bustling backstreets and bazaars of Agra can be easily added into this itinerary. Your expert guide will take you to popular eateries where you will savour a host of dishes including delicious parathas, flavourful kebabs and a range of Mughlai cuisine.
Departs: Private touring is flexible – choose your ideal departure date, Jan - Dec.
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Price & Inclusions
- Private vehicle, driver & private guides
- Flights as detailed
- 8 nights 3★ to 3★+ hotel accommodation & 1 night on a houseboat
- 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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