London to Delhi (Arrival)

Direct British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow land at Indira Gandhi International Terminal 3 typically between 11:00 and 14:00 India time. Our representative meets you inside the arrival concourse with a name board, walks you to the pre-booked SUV, and transfers you to your central Delhi hotel (Aerocity for early departures next day, Connaught Place or Lutyens Delhi for full sightseeing). Check-in is held from 10:00 for confirmed UK arrivals. Rest of the day stays intentionally light: hotel spa, in-house dining, and an early evening walk around India Gate if energy permits. Your UK to India tour packages briefing pack, including printed itinerary, driver number, guide contacts, and emergency helpline, is handed over at check-in. Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi City Tour

Old Delhi and New Delhi contrast sharply in a single day. Morning covers Jama Masjid (view from courtyard, respectful entry), a cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk lanes, and a photo stop at Red Fort’s Lahori Gate. Lunch break at a licensed heritage restaurant near Sunder Nagar. Afternoon shifts to New Delhi: Humayun’s Tomb, the Lodhi Garden loop, Qutub Minar complex, and a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Sikh visitors can add Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. A private India tours from UK client often adds an optional evening at Dilli Haat for curated craft shopping. Return to hotel by 18:30 with buffer for jet lag recovery. Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi to Agra

Post-breakfast departure by expressway. The Yamuna Expressway covers 210 kilometres in roughly 3 hours 30 minutes with one refreshment halt at a certified motorway stop. Arrival in Agra by early afternoon and check-in at your hotel (Oberoi Amarvilas, ITC Mughal, or Taj Hotel & Convention depending on category). After a short rest, afternoon visit to Agra Fort (UNESCO site, guide-led 90-minute tour) and an evening sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna, which avoids the peak Taj entry queue and preserves the morning visit for the next day. Dinner at hotel. Your India tour package from UK includes all monument entry fees and photography permits collected in advance. Overnight in Agra.

Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri

Early morning Taj Mahal visit at sunrise entry (approximately 06:00 gate open in winter). Two hours inside with your licensed Agra guide, followed by breakfast back at the hotel. Departure for Jaipur at 10:30 with a mandatory stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital 40 kilometres out from Agra. Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid interior, and the Panch Mahal cover 90 minutes. Lunch at a heritage haveli in Bharatpur or Abhaneri. Optional 45-minute detour to Chand Baori stepwell if timings permit. Arrival Jaipur by 18:00, check-in at Rambagh Palace, Samode Haveli, or ITC Rajputana depending on package tier. A curated India trip from UK itinerary always keeps this day flexible; sunset at Nahargarh Fort is added if daylight allows. Overnight in Jaipur.

Jaipur

Full day of Pink City heritage. Morning starts at Amber Fort with jeep ascent (elephant ride discontinued for welfare reasons), covering Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, and Diwan-i-Aam across two hours with guide. Photo stop at Jal Mahal on the return drive. Post-lunch at Chokhi Dhani or a Sanganeri palace restaurant, afternoon visits to City Palace museum, Jantar Mantar observatory, and Hawa Mahal facade. Optional block-printing workshop in Sanganer village for craft-interested travellers. Evening light-and-sound show at Amber Fort or a private folk performance at your hotel courtyard. Jaipur is a strong buying day, so India trip packages from UK typically block a 90-minute window at a government emporium for gemstones, textiles, and blue pottery. Overnight in Jaipur.

Jaipur to Udaipur (Flight)

Morning transfer to Jaipur Airport for a domestic IndiGo or Air India flight to Udaipur (55 minutes). Alternative road option: 6 hour drive via Ajmer and Pushkar with lunch halt at Kishangarh, useful for travellers who want a pilgrimage add-on. Landing in Udaipur by early afternoon, hotel check-in at Taj Lake Palace (subject to island availability), Oberoi Udaivilas, Leela Palace, or Shiv Niwas. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola with a stop at Jagmandir island, followed by sunset views of the City Palace complex from the water. Dinner at a rooftop restaurant with lake view. Our India packages from UK built around anniversaries and honeymoons frequently anchor two nights in Udaipur for exactly this reason. Overnight in Udaipur.

Udaipur

Slower-paced heritage day. Morning City Palace museum tour (multiple zenana and mardana wings, two hours with guide), followed by Jagdish Temple and the Bagore-ki-Haveli museum. Lunch at Ambrai on the lake edge or 1559 AD restaurant. Afternoon divides into two options: Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace for sunset views over Aravalli hills, or a half-day excursion to Kumbhalgarh Fort (2.5 hours each way, best for history-heavy travellers). Evening Dharohar folk performance at Bagore-ki-Haveli followed by dinner. Udaipur suits customized India tour packages from UK that build in slower mornings and cultural depth without heavy driving. Optional add-on: a Ranakpur Jain temple day trip on a rest-day extension. Overnight in Udaipur.

Udaipur to Varanasi (Flight via Delhi)

Morning transfer to Udaipur airport for an IndiGo connection to Varanasi via Delhi (total travel time 5 to 6 hours with layover). Arrival by mid-afternoon, transfer to your Ganges-facing hotel (BrijRama Palace, Taj Ganges, or Radisson depending on category). Rest hour, then a briefing on Varanasi etiquette from your local guide. Late afternoon walk through the older lanes (Vishwanath Gali, Kachori Gali), followed by the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at sunset, viewed from a private boat with reserved seating. This evening ceremony is the single most requested Varanasi moment on India tours from UK itineraries, especially for spiritual and cultural interest travellers. Dinner back at hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi

Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges starting 05:30, covering Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, and Assi Ghat with morning prayer scenes across the ghats. Breakfast back at hotel. Mid-morning excursion to Sarnath, the Buddhist site 12 kilometres out, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Includes the Dhamek Stupa, archaeological museum, and Mulagandhakuti Vihara. Lunch back at hotel. Afternoon free for a silk-weaver workshop visit (Banarasi saree looms) or a Benares Hindu University campus walk. Evening optional attendance at a classical music performance in a private haveli. Varanasi anchors the pilgrimage layer for many British-Indian travellers on a longer India trip from UK, and celebration routings sometimes include a Ganga blessing before departure. Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi to Delhi, Departure

Post-breakfast transfer to Varanasi airport for the domestic flight to Delhi (90 minutes). On arrival in Delhi, day-use room block held at an Aerocity hotel for shower, freshen up, and packing consolidation. Farewell lunch. Evening transfer to Terminal 3 for your onward flight to London Heathrow, Manchester, or Birmingham. Our airport representative assists with check-in, immigration queue navigation, and duty-free timing so nothing feels rushed. Complimentary lounge access is included on select premium India tour packages from UK. Travellers with connecting UK domestic flights receive a printed itinerary sheet with layover buffer notes. Trip concludes with a courier-delivered photo album to your UK address within 30 days as part of our post-trip service.