Drive from Hyderabad to Bijapur enroute visit Bidar : The main tourist attraction of Bidar is its fort, which welcomes the tourist to the town, located within its precincts. Ahmad Wali Shah built this fort and the well laid out gardens and other monuments within it, in 1429. This Bidar fort has five imposing entrances or Darwazas. In the center of this fort is the old city with its monuments and structures, belonging to the Bahamani era. There are important palaces within the ramparts of the fort. The Rangin Mahal, once the royal  abode, has ornately carved wooden pillars and Persian artwork. The  Solah     Kambh

The Gagan Mahal, the Diwan-e-Am, the Royal Pavilion, the Takhat Mahal are other important places to be seen within the fort. Of great importance for the visitor is the Mahmud Gawan Madarsa, which is in ruins but still has a few colorful remains of Islamic mosaic work on its walls. Surviving blue-glazed tiles and Q'uranic verses carved on the walls in flowing calligraphic style point to the erstwhile splendor of this building. The surrounding areas both west and east of the town are dotted with domed tombs of Bahamani and Barid Shahi rulers. These structures, though isolated, are captivating.

After breakfast visit Bijapur has many places of Historical, Cultural and Architectural interest, Bijapur's greatest  attractions are architectural, especially  Islamic architecture. Minarets, domes and echoing burial chambers all conjure up images of the Arabian Nights. Here are a few of the many monuments, Gol Gumbaz The tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah, boasts of the second-largest tomb in the world.44 m in diameter, the interior of the dome is mysteriously unsupported and has a whispering gallery under it, whose acoustics are superb. Jumma Masjid is the other attraction of this city.

Jumma Masjid still used for worship has been called one of the first mosques in India. It holds an exquisite copy of the Quran, written in gold. Also dating back to the period of Adil Shah this is the largest Masjid in the region. Barah Cummon (12 arches) is another  Ibrahim Rauza   |  Malik-e-Maidan ,Bara Kamaan  , Mehtar Mahal Taj Bawdi Asaar Mahal   Gagan Mahal  wonderful piece of architecture created simply with twelve interleaving arches as a centre stage for art festivities.

After breakfast visit Badami :  The ancient caves and temples of Badami are famous for their historical importance. Besides these you must visit the Vishnu and Nataraja cave temples, the Archaeological museum and the Jain temple.In the olden times Badami served as the capital city of the Chalukya Empire. Besides the above mentioned tourist attractions you must ensure that your tour package includes a tour to the Lake located in Badami that is said to have medicinal qualities.

Aihole: The temple of durga and close to this is the semi circular apse, Chamnundi Devi trampling the buffalo demon Narasimha and aspects of Shiva abound here. There are 50 temples within the fort walls and 50 outside-instances of Hoysala, Buddhist, Jain, Dravida, Nagara and Rekhanagara styles.  There is the Lad Khan temple to see where previously was the assembly hall and marriage hall and was chosen as the abode of a Muslim prince, Lad Khan. 

Pattadakal : Delicately chiselled, rich in detail, the Papanatha, Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna temples are examples of the Chalukyan sculptural art.  The brick pillared mandapa (3-4 century) in front of the Sangameswara Temple.  The latest (9 century AD) is a Jain Temple from the Rashtrakuta period.  A 2.6 m high Nandi in deep green stone, covered in a red floral cape, sits in front of the Virupaksha.  This temple is still used for worship.

After breakfast full day excursion to Hampi : Revisit history corridors and leaf through chapters of the grand Vijayanagar Empire on Hampi tours with Destination India Tourism. In fact Abdul Razaq a royal Muslim envoy who traveled to Hampi in 1443 declared that there was no other  place like it. Centuries old monumental grandeur, though in ruins still demand veneration and exude regal splendor while you explore the royal ruins of Hampi in Karnataka, India. Tour the Vithala Temple Complex that boasts of a grand hall with superbly carved pillar that when touched produce mesmerizing musical sounds.

See the mammoth Stone Chariot with giant stone wheels and admire the exquisitely carved arches of the great Queens Bath that open out into a courtyard with a tank and stone carved giant lotuses.  The Royal Elephant Stables at Hampi are a tourist's delight. Try and be a part of festivities that light up the grandiose Hampi ruins every year. The Hazara Rama Temple and the spectacular Lotus Palace offer you a breathtaking history experience while on Hampi tours.