Classical India

Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Boarding formalities and departure on a flight to Delhi. Overnight on board.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit to the old part of Delhi, including the Red Fort (passing through), Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, Rajghat - Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, and a rickshaw ride down the silver street at Chandani Chowk. Later, visit Humayun's Tomb and New Delhi to include, Birla Mandir, Gurudwara bangla sahib, Qutab Minar, passing through India Gate and Government buildings. Accommodation.

Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport and board a domestic flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony on the River Ganges. Accommodation.

Early departure for a boat trip on the River Ganges at sunrise. You will have the opportunity to observe all the Hindu rituals that take place there. This is followed by a tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple, the Shanta Durga and the Benares Hindu University. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then an excursion to Sarnath (about 9km), the place where Buddha preached his first sermon. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer by land to Khajuraho. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit to the city of Khajuraho, particularly the most important and fascinating set of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in order to preserve their rich architectural legacy. These temples are famous for their erotic sculptures which are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art. Continue to Orcha to visit the city. Among the most important monuments are the Jehangiri Mahal, the Raj Mahal Temple and Ram Raja. Transfer to Jhansi railway station. Travel by train to Agra. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Drive to Agra and visit the majestic Taj Mahal, one of the most romantic buildings in the world which, famous for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, is among man's proudest creations as a commemoration of his love (closed on Fridays). Departure for Jaipur, visiting the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri on the way, part of the Mughal dynasty empire, built by Emperor Akbar in red stone. After visiting this architectural marvel, the journey continues to Jaipur. Arrival and accommodation.

Breakfast. In the morning, visit the Amber Fort on an elephant. On the way to the fort, you will have a short stop to photograph the Palace of the Winds - Hawa Mahal. On arrival at the fort, you can admire miniatures painted on the walls depicting, among other things, hunting and war scenes, and you'll find some precious stones and mirrors embedded in plaster. In the afternoon, a visit to the city of Jaipur, which begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace. You can see the Jantar Mantar, the world's largest stone and marble astronomical observatory, located near the gate of the city palace, with 17 large instruments, many of which are still in working order. Return to your accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Delhi. On arrival at the airport, boarding formalities and departure on a flight back to Portugal. Overnight on board.