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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart the USA

Depart the USA for India. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

Day 2: Arrive in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Delhi

Day 3: Old & New Delhi City Tour

This morning, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi, an ancient historical city with more than 60,000 identifiable monuments. Visit the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and view the famous Red Fort. This afternoon, tour New Delhi. Pass by the UNESCO World Heritage Qutab Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Continue for a visit to the Mausoleum of Humayun and the 17th-century Birla Temple. Drive past India Gate, the former Viceroy's Palace, and the Indian Parliament House
Overnight: Delhi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Travel to Jaipur

This morning, transfer to your hotel in Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India. The entire city was painted its unique pink color in 1876 to celebrate the visiting Prince of Wales. Several legends exist to explain why the color pink was chosen, but no matter the reason, it has come to represent the welcoming hospitality of Jaipur
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Elephant Ride to Amber Fort & Jaipur City Tour

This morning's excursion takes you to the 16th century Amber Fort. Ascend the hill to the fort on the back of an elephant and admire views of Jaipur's original city walls and the Maotha Lake below. In the afternoon, tour Jaipur, including visits to the observatory of Maharaja Jaisingh and the museum at the Maharaja City Palace. Drive past the 18th -century Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), which has a streetside facade of 953 small windows designed to circulate wind throughout the palace, thus giving the palace its name
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Travel to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Travel to the medieval city of Agra via the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Explore the well-preserved buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Panch Mahal Palace and 17th-century Jama Masjid, one of the largest and most impressive palaces in India
Overnight: Agra
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

This morning, visit the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen Mumtaj Mahal. This monumental construction, which took 22 years to complete (1631-53), is most famous for its imposing white-marble dome, and is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in the world. Continue to the Taj's nearby sister monument, the Agra Fort, begun by Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century. View the palaces, mosques, and Halls of Public and Private Audiences of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight: Agra
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Sightseeing En Route to Khajuraho

This morning, board the Shatabdi Express train for Jhansi. Continue via motorcoach to Khajuraho, stopping at Orchha on the River Detwa to view some of the most noteworthy Hindu architecture in India
Overnight: Khajuraho
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Chandela Dynasty Temples of Khajuraho

Enjoy an exciting morning tour of the Chandela Dynasty Temples. First visit the Western Temples including the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple to Lord Shiva and the Chaunsath Yogini Temple, dedicated to the 64 Yoginis of the Goddess Kali. Among the Western Temples you will view the Bharatji Temple, with its 11-headed sculpture of Vishnu. Next visit the Eastern Temples including the Ghantai Temple, Javari Temple, and the Vamana Temple, dedicated to the dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own
Overnight: Khajuraho
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Flight to Varanasi & Hindu Temples Visit

This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Visit the Bharat Mata Temple, with its marble relief map of an undivided India, the Durga Temple, and the golden-spire temple of Vishwanath. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for authentic silks and brocades in the city's bustling bazaars
Overnight: Varanasi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Ganges Boat Ride & Sarnath Sightseeing

This morning, witness dawn on the Ganges, a time when the Ghats along the riverbanks hum with activity, as Hindu devotees perform their ablutions in the river or offer prayers to the rising sun. A boat ride through this serene setting offers you the perfect panoramic vantage for this extraordinary experience. Next, drive to the city of Sarnath, the ancient deer park where Guatama Buddha gave his first divine sermon of Dharma, and view the ruins, the stupa, and the Buddhist Temple. Continue to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel to freshen up. Late evening transfer to the airport for all flights departing at or just after midnight
Day use: Delhi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Depart for the USA

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About Gate1Travel

Gate1 prides itself on offering value for the money. Tours are often geared towards budget or independent-minded travelers.

Traveler profile

A wide range of passenger types, from singles to 30-something couples to families to retirees. Often for seasoned/saavy travelers, but first-time tour consumers.

Group size

Typically smaller group size, 10-15 or less. Custom, tailor-made tours are available for groups of 15+ traveling together.

Tour directors

Tour guides are usually fluent English-speaking locals with expertise and superior knowledge of their destinations.

Hotel type

Hotels range from "tourist class" to "moderate deluxe," and are comfortable while maintaining a budget. Options to upgrade are affordable and available.

What's included

Basic city tours included. Airfare, transfers, accomodations are usually included as well. Airport taxes & fees, and gratuties are extra, as are optional daytrips/excursions to select locations.

Free time

A fair amount of free time is available. Seasoned travelers can opt out of many excursions and escorted tours. Very helpful for the more independent tourist.

Booking Policy

Gate 1 suggests booking as far in advance as possible to ensure the best air and hotel availability. All reservations made within 30 days of departure (7 days or less for Caribbean) will be charged a $50.00 late booking fee and immediate full payment is required in the form of a certified check, money order, or credit card, and must be submitted within 24 hours of reservation.

We cannot accept a reservation if the desired departure date is within 14 days, except to the Bahamas & Caribbean.

Cancellation: Once a partial or full payment has been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure.


Hotel only:
Up to 31 days prior to departure: $100 p.p.
30 to 8 days prior to departure: $100 p.p. plus 1 night
7 days or less prior to departure: 100%

Reservations without Sea or River Cruise:
Up to 46 days prior to departure: $100 p.p.
45 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of cost
30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Reservations with River Cruise or Greek Island Cruise:
Up to 91 days prior to departure: $200 p.p.
90 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of cost
30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Reservations with Sea Cruise:
Up to 121 days prior to departure: $200 p.p.
120 to 91 days prior to departure: $300 p.p.
90 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of cost
30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Reservations with Galapagos Islands:
Up to 121 days prior to departure: $400 p.p.
120 to 61 days prior to departure: 35% of cost
60 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Reservations with Passion Play 2010:
Up to 181 days prior to departure: $900 p.p.
180 to 121 days prior to departure: 50% of cost
120 to 61 days prior to departure: 75% of cost
60 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Reservations with Peru:
Up to 46 days prior to departure: $400 p.p.
45 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of cost
30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost
1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost

Instant Purchase Airfare or Packages
Instant Purchase Airfare: 100% of airfare
Instant Purchase Package: 100% of package

Special Events & Products
Deposit, Final Payment, and Cancellation penalties may differ for special events, select hotels and tour packages and will be advised at time of booking on your invoice.

* Prices do not include taxes and fees, may not include airfare and are based on double occupancy. Tour information including pricing may not be up to date.

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