14-Days Private Guided India Tour from Delhi to Mumbai

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi, Airport Pick-up

1. New Delhi
   1h
   elcome to join this two-week India tour! Our local representative will wait for you at the arrival hall of the Delhi Airport, holding a sign bearing your name. You will then be escorted to the hotel in downtown Delhi in our well-prepared private car.

Day 2: Old & New Delhi Highlights: Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate

1. Jama Masjid
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we will begin our visit to the old and new areas of Delhi, the capital of India. First, the guide will lead you to see the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Delhi built in the 17th century. We can climb up its tall minaret, which has a panoramic view of Old Delhi.
2. Chandni Chowk
   40m
   ★ Special Arrangement: Just outside the mosque is the bustling bazaar Chandni Chowk, where we will prepare a special rickshaw ride for you to go through the alleyways lined with small shops and crowded with local vendors and shoppers. It would be some chaotic, but this is the real Indian life. On the way we’ll pass the Red Fort, where you can photograph the magnificent exterior of the fort.
3. Qutub Minar
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, we will admire two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the 72-meter-high (236-foot-high) Qutub Minar.
4. Humayun's Tomb
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Then, visit Humayun's Tomb, known for the red sandstone structure and its combination of Islamic and Hindu styles.
5. India Gate
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Next, we will proceed to the India Gate, built to commemorate the unknown soldiers who died in the First World War.
6. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
   1h
   Finally, we’ll drive past the President House and Parliament House, and then reach the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to visit this Sikh religious site with holy healing waters.

Day 3: Drive to Jaipur with Scenic Stops on the Way (260 km; 5 to 6 hours)

1. Jaipur
   6h
   After breakfast, we will prepare a private car with chauffeur to serve you a comfortable ride to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you can relax at the hotel or go out by yourself in the free time of the afternoon.
   
   ► Tip: The Albert Hall Museum is a good place to go. You can take a tuk-tuk to get there and appreciate the exhibitions of Indian art and artifacts.

Day 4: Explore Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Maharaja City Palace

1. Jal Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards, we’ll drop by the Jal Mahal for a distant view and take photos of this elegant ‘Water Palace’ in the lake.
2. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, we will drive back to downtown Jaipur to visit several neighboring sites. First up is the Hawa Mahal, where our experienced guide will show you a panoramic view of its iconic pink facade from the best vantage point across the road.
3. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Later, we’ll explore the nearby Jantar Mantar, India’s largest observatory.
4. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Then, visit the Maharaja City Palace, an opulent 18th-century palace that now serves as a museum and the residence for the current leaders of Jaipur.

Day 5: Drive to Agra: Visit Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori Enroute

1. Agra
   5h
   We are going on a road trip from Jaipur to Agra today. The 246-km journey takes 5 hours without stopping.
2. Chand Baori
   1h
   We’ll visit two interesting places along the way. First, we’ll stop at the Abhaneri Village to see the historic Chand Baori, one of India’s deepest and largest stepwells.
3. Fatehpur Sikri
   1h
   After that, we will continue our way east to visit the historic royal city of Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of the Mughal Empire. Before dark, we will arrive at our hotel in Agra.

Day 6: Agra Day Tour with Focus on Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Today, we will visit Agra’s most important attraction and an Indian icon, the Taj Mahal, an everlasting monument of the love story between Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
2. Agra Fort
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards, we will go back to the hotel for breakfast, and then head for the Agra Fort, a majestic red sandstone architecture on the bank of the Yamuna River. Listed as a World Heritage site, the 16th-century fort is well preserved, with double ramparts and richly decorated palaces. The guide will take you to the most attractive sites inside, including the Octagonal Tower, Moti Masjid, and Jehangir’s Palace.
3. Itmad-ud-Daula
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Next, we will visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj, followed by a stroll in the Mehtab Bagh, which offers the perfect panoramic view of the Taj Mahal.

Day 7: Fly to Kochi to Start Tours to South India

1. Kochi (Cochin)
   3h
   According to the flight time, we will arrange a private car with chauffeur to escort you in a 4-hour smooth ride to the Delhi Airport, where you’ll fly to Kochi (Cochin). After a flight of more than three hours, you will arrive in Kochi, the largest city in India’s southwest coastal state Kerala and an important trading port known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Have a rest at the hotel or explore the surroundings by yourself if time permits.

Day 8: Explore Kochi: Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace, Kochi Harbor

1. Jews in Cochin
   3h
   After breakfast, our local guide will take you on a tour of the historic Jew Town, the heart of the Kochi Jewish community, known for its ancient architecture. Walk down the Synagogue Lane, full of old-world charm, and we’ll visit the Paradesi Synagogue at the end of the road. Built in 1568, it is the only one of the seven antique synagogues in the area still in use.
2. Mattancherry Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Next, we will visit the Mattancherry Palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1555 displaying exquisite Kerala murals.
3. 30m
   Then, pay a visit to the St Francis Church, the first European church built in India.
4. Chinese Fishing Nets
   1h
   At dusk, we’ll take a leisurely stroll at the Kochi Harbor, where you can watch sunset near the photogenic Chinese Fishing Nets suspended from bamboo poles along the beach.
5. Great K V Kathakali Center
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The guide will then lead you on a walk of about 10 minutes to explore nearby alleys filled with Portuguese, Dutch and British style architecture, culminating in the Kerala Kathakali Center for a dance show and dinner.

Day 9: Fly to Goa & Have Fun on the Beach

1. Goa
   1h 30m
   Depending on the flight schedule, our driver will take you to the Kochi Airport for a flight to Goa. After a 1.5-hour flight, you will arrive in Goa, a popular seaside vacation destination in southern India. After checking in, you can spend the rest of the day freely on the beach less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Day 10: Velha Goa Sightseeing: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Scenic Drive

1. 1h 30m
   We’ll spend a whole day exploring the Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa, which was the former capital of Portuguese India and famous for its various ancient monuments from colonial times. Our guide will lead you to visit the Se Cathedral dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Built in the 16th century, it is the largest cathedral in Goa.
2. Basilica of Bom Jesus
   1h 30m
   Next, we’ll proceed to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which preserves the mortal remains of a famed missionary, St. Francis Xavier.
3. 1h 30m
   Afterwards, we’ll drop by the Chapel of St. Catherine and the centuries-old Viceroys Arch near the Mandovi River. Finally, we’ll drive west along the river and watch it flowing all the way into the sea at the Miramar Beach.

Day 11: A Free Day in Goa

1. Goa
   8h
   You can spend the day the way you like.

Day 12: Fly to Mumbai, Airport Transfer on Both Sides

1. Mumbai
   1h 30m
   Our driver will take you to the Goa Airport on time, from where you will take a 1.5-hour flight to Mumbai. On arrival, our local representative will greet you and send you to the hotel in our private car with chauffeur. You can enjoy a free afternoon at your own proposal, or our driver can drive you to visit a slum.

Day 13: Downtown Mumbai Highlights

1. Hanging Gardens
   1h
   Mumbai has a lot to offer, but most of its attractions don’t take long to visit, so we will give you an extensive day tour, bringing together 9 of the city’s most famous sights in one day: Hanging Gardens - A tranquil resort and the highest place of Mumbai offering views of the Arabian Sea.
2. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
   1h
   The former residence of Gandhi where he formulated his great ideas of nonviolent resistance and non-cooperation.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Aka Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya; a grand museum featuring distinct architecture and rich cultural exhibits.
4. Gateway Of India
   1h
   The landmark stone arch at Apollo Bunder facing the Bombay Bay.
5. Dhobi Ghat
   1h · Admission ticket included
   In the world’s largest outdoor laundry, you can see hundreds of workers washing clothes by hand, and capture the striking contrast of the rich areas and slums in the same frame.

Day 14: Departure from Mumbai

1. Mumbai
   1h
   According to the time of your departure flight, our drive will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to the Mumbai Airport on time. Have a pleasant journey home! Please let us know if you would like to extend your stay in India or want a tailor-made itinerary.

Pickup details

Our local representative will wait for you at the arrival hall of the Delhi Airport, holding a sign bearing your name.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels