Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

April 4, 2022 Augustus Redeker

The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river. Known as the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi has produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the chaotic bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs. Rickshaws are the best way to get about.
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1. Golden Triangle Tours India

Royal Rajasthan Travels - Private Day Tours
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We haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on our list and wish is to what people desire to complete first in their travel and tourism section. So starting this with Golden Triangle which covers the Heart of India from Delhi, Jaipur, Agra to Varanasi with all the historical places and famous within all these years. Keep on reading further for more details about this journey how astonishing it will be to visit these destinations in combination with Varanasi.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 07 Night Accommodation in Deluxe Hotels with Breakfast, All transfer & sightseeing by Air Condition Vehicle, English Speaking Guide for Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Varanasi Sightseeing, Air Fare for Delhi - Varanasi, Air Fare for Varanasi - Delhi/Mumbai, Boat Ride at River Ganga in Varanasi, Rickshaw Ride at Varanasi, All Applicable Taxes, Meeting & assistance as per itinerary

Exclusions: Any train fare, Monument fees, Lunch or Dinner, Personal expenses like laundry & tips

Reviewed By isashaikh26

Ooty is a nice place however Coorg district is a definite visit one must have in their travel list. Both are in two different directions however can be visited in one day each. The best way to travel to Ooty and Coorg is to hire a cab from Mysore for 2 days. The best time to travel ooty and Coorg is Oct - Jan

2. Essence of India with Varanasi with domestic flight

Payless Tours
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The Essence of India is a perfect choice for these travellers who would like to see the most significant places for Indian culture as well as admire the beauty of architecture and find out something more about Indian traditions and customs.  The tour includes sightseeing of the cities and towns like the capital of India – Delhi, Agra – the place of Taj Mahal, “pink” city of Rajasthan Jaipur and many other interesting places such as typical Hindu town Orcchha and the town of Kamasutra temples Khajuraho. One of the most important places for Hinduism in India which you are going to see on this tour is a city situated on Ganges river Varanasi, which is perceived as the oldest and the most stunning city in the world. The tour is full of attractions and emotional moments which stay long in your memory and bring you closer to the spirituality of India.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation in 3 star hotels as per itinerary (Ac, private bathroom), Local guides in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Orccha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Transport by AC comfortable private vehicle, Ricksaw ride in Delhi, Boat ride in Varanasi (morning and evening), Flight from Varanasi to Delhi (luggage limit: 15 kg main luggage, 7 kg hand luggage), Pick up and drop off in Delhi, Bottled water, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Personal expenses, Tips, Entry admission to the monuments

Reviewed By ganekmu

Second time visit to Manali. Again I preferred Mithun to be with us. You just feel safe n comfortable.

3. Varanasi tour in 3 days

Tour Varanasi
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Extremely delightful and totally affordable, this Varanasi tour package gives the real essence of this beautiful place. Tourists have highly rated this tour and it includes many exciting activities. The city’s secrets are unrivaled in a beautiful way and the true sense of India’s spirituality comes to light. From taking blessings from the sacred temples to bathing in the holy water, it is a life-changing experience. Highlights :  • Guided sunrise private boat tour • Guided visit to cremation ground • Guided Sarnath and city tour  • Guided visit to Ghat to witness prayer [Aarti ceremony] followed by releasing candle ritual in water  • Walk tour through Asia's largest spice market, flower market, famous food street • Accommodation in a 5 Star Hotel with daily complimentary breakfast 

Inclusions: Private rowing boat in the evening for seeing aarti ceremony. , All transfers, sightseeing & excursions will be by chauffeur driven, private AC vehicle , Services of an English speaking local guide for the monuments as per the program., All entrances to the monuments as per the program., Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges etc as per the program.

Exclusions: Everything which is not mentioned into inclusions.

Reviewed By 240ashoks

My wife and I had a free day in Varanasi and so took one day tour of Varanasi. Everything went without a hitch and our tour guide Bharat was super. A must recommend.

4. 11 Days Golden Triangle with Khajuraho & Varanasi

New Delhi, Delhi, India Ajay Day Tours
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The things which makes this trip unique and special are the first thing is golden triangle Delhi Agra Jaipur then the other special thing is orchha fort Ram Raja temple and khajuraho's famous kamasutra and other unique temples approved by UNESCO and the most famous and most religious place Varanasi where u can enjoy Sarnath temple,Kashi vishwanath temple and must visit able thing in Varanasi is Assi ghat Aarti of holy river Ganga these are the specialty of this tour that why traveler should book this trip and our tour guides are Professional definitely guests will enjoy this trip with our guide so you can keep your memories for life............

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel 3*4*5*, Professional tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch/Dinner , Gratuities (recommended), Monument entry fees

Reviewed By YuliA750

very good service and high recomended me and freind so very happy we are visit tajmahal at sunrise time so amazing, Ajay day tours very helpfull Car was clean ,and provide mineral water, and snacks , driver very friendly and Guide polite and nicely

5. Varanasi-city of Ganges, same day visit

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India The Great Indian Adventure
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A crumbling maze of a city that rises from the ghats (steps) on the western banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is in many senses the quintessential India. With an ancient history -- Mark Twain famously described it as "older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together" -- it is also one of the most sacred cities in the world today. Kashi, or "City of Light, where the eternal light of Shiva intersects the earth," as Varanasi is seen by devotees, is the holiest of Indian pilgrimages, home of Shiva, where the devout come to wash away their sins. Earliest accounts of the city go back 8,000 years, and "the city of learning and burning," as it is affectionately referred to, has attracted pilgrims from time immemorial, not all of them Hindu -- even Buddha visited here in 500 B.C. after he achieved enlightenment, sharing his wisdom at nearby Sarnath.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Service of English speaking local guide during the sightseeing, Monument entry fee at the sites, Boat ride at the river Ganges to see the historic ghats (sharing basis), Evening Ganges aarti ceremony at the Dashashwamedh ghat

Exclusions: Any other services like tipping, meals, beverages etc., Any other services which are not mentioned in inclusion

Reviewed By Cjn315

Ram and The Great Indian Adventure provided the greatest experiences across so much of the country. They accommodated just about our every wish on our bucket list and met our every need along the way. Highly recommend if you want to see the real India

6. Morning boat and old city tour with official tour guide in varanasi

Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India My Tour Guide Varanasi
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This boat tour is combination of a boat ride and a walking tour of the southern part of the old city to explore the cultural diversity of Varanasi along with the oldest alive site in the whole Varanasi . It will be a complete guided tour who has vast knowledge of culture of Varanasi and about history of River Ganga and every bit of small thing related to the spots covering while early morning boat ride will be explained. It will take about 2-3 hours, which will cover the boat ride and covering few spot near the Ghats like visiting and watching cremations rituals, meeting Sadhus/Adhori near Ghats. Seeing d holiest temple of Hindus in d narrow lanes, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva but popularly known as Golden temple because of 1 ton of gold leaf pasted on d walls of it, will leave u with some unforgettable pleasant memories...

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Reviewed By rajiv n

Everything about Varanasi was worth discovering.The nimbu chai was invigorating Keep it up! And all the best

7. 3 Days Varanasi Tour Package for First Timers

Tour Varanasi
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Extremely delightful and totally affordable, this 03 days Varanasi tour package gives the real essence of this beautiful place. Tourists have highly rated this tour and it includes many exciting activities. The city’s secrets are unrivaled in a beautiful way and the true sense of India’s spirituality comes to light. From taking blessings from the sacred temples to bathing in the holy water, it is a life-changing experience. Highlights :  • Guided sunrise private boat tour • Guided visit to cremation ground and participation in evening prayer ceremony with a private boat • Guided visit to Sarnath - Where lord Budhha gave his first sermon • Guided Walking tour through Asia's largest spice market, flower market, famous food street • Accommodation for 2 nights in a 5 Star Hotel with daily complimentary breakfast 

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation in an excellent, neat and clean 5 Star Category Hotel with daily breakfast., Private rowing boat in the evening for seeing aarti ceremony and during morning boat ride, All places mentioned in the itinerary with private AC Car. , Services of an English speaking local guide for the monuments as per the program., All currently applicable taxes, including the GST of 5.0% applicable on total invoice amount

Exclusions: Everything which is not mentioned into exclusions.

Reviewed By 240ashoks

My wife and I had a free day in Varanasi and so took one day tour of Varanasi. Everything went without a hitch and our tour guide Bharat was super. A must recommend.

8. Varanasi tour in one day

Tour Varanasi
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Varanasi tour in one day package [Private tour package] is made to meet with those travelers needs, who have just one complete day (14 Hours) to spend in Varanasi and still they want to take part in all major Varanasi tours and activities which are popular in this Varanasi. This tour package has been crafted and customized in such a way that it encompasses almost every important sightseeing, logically a tourist look for, such as famous sunrise boat ride, walking into old lanes, visit to cremation ground, Sarnath tour and lastly witnessing cremation rituals followed by attending evening prayer [Aarti] ceremony with a private boat.

Inclusions: Govt approved professional guide, Private boat during evening and morning boat ride, All monument entrances, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, accommodation etc , Food and drinks, Everything which is not in inclusions

Reviewed By Gigi_goes_places

I highly recommend the Tour Varanasi team. I was nervous to travel in the region as a solo woman and had a great experience in Varanasi thanks to coordinators Vimal and Sujeet, the driver, Pankaj, and our guide, Bharat. They went out of their way to arrange a car pick up for me and one other traveler from Lucknow and went above and beyond as guides in the region. I appreciated their friendliness, respectfulness, and knowledge. They communicated clearly through Whatsapp which also helped put me at ease during the planning process and while in Varanasi. They were happy to adjust the itinerary to meet our needs, as welI. I'd encourage travelers to plan ahead for payment, which ended up being difficult for us to do because of the ATM limits and availability (many machines were out of order). It led to some friction at the end of the trip. Overall, I highly recommend their tours.

9. Private 3-Night Varanasi Tour from Delhi with Round-Trip by Train

New Delhi, Delhi, India Hire Taxi India

Enjoy this multi-day sightseeing tour of Delhi and Varanasi by train. You'll start from the airport or your hotel in Delhi and visit such sights as Qutub Minar, the India Gate, Parliament House, Rastrapati Bhawan and Bazaar. Once you arrive in Varanasi, you'll tour such locations as Sarnath, Bharat Mata Temple, and the Ganges river.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight Return Train Tickets Second AC (New Delhi - Varanasi), 1-Night hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast, All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle, Rickshaw (Tricycle) ride in the local bazaar of Varanasi, Morning boat ride in holy river Ganges, Professional private tour guide, Monument entrance fees

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By M5756MPjeffh

Tour guide will introduce you to super expensive photographer. Driver will take you to 5 different shops to experience high pressure sales. Driver will provide tablet and ask several times to complete/5-Star trip advisor review.

10. Best of Indian Cultural private tour

aCi Holidays

Experience the Tour and get a Glimpse of Indian Culture include  varanasi and khasuraho with highlight of Temples!!!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Domestic flight ticket from khajuraho to Varanasi and Varanasi to New Delhi

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Medical insurance of any kind, Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare., Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc, Camera Fee & Entrance Fees to Monuments., Anything not specified not Included

Reviewed By GrandTour109718

ACI helped me plan and delivered an incredible trip of a lifetime to India. We covered the Golden Triangle, the Ganges, Tiger Safari & a trip into the mountains to see the Himalayas. Everything was planned to perfection. Planes, Trains & Automobiles with excellent, knowledgeable and very friendly drivers looked after us and helped us explore all and more than we hoped. An excellent local team that will deliver you your dream trip I cannot recommend their service enough 5 Star

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