This day-long tour will take you to the iconic Taj Mahal, the symbol of love and India itself, and two other important tourist sights in the historical Indian city of Agra, the Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah.
Join us in this fully-guided trip from Delhi to Agra and discover Mughal-era masterpieces, history and culture. Learn about the great Mughal emperors, who once ruled over India, about their court and their importance in Indian history.
Itinerary:
0600: Pickup and Drive to Agra
Our representatives will pick you up from your respective accommodation in Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida, and you will be drive to the city of Agra via Yamuna Expressway. The 210km drive will take approximately three and half hours.
0930: Agra Arrival
Your guide will meet you once you have arrived in Agra. Before you sightseeing tour, you will be taken to a hotel where you can freshen up and relax for a while.
0945 : Visit Taj Mahal
Our first visit will be the iconic Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and where he himself was entombed following his death. This ivory-white marble mausoleum remains one of the top-visited sights in India. You will have plenty of time to explore this magnificent sight and learn about its history from your expert guide.
1245 : Time for Lunch
After the tour of the Taj Mahal, you will be transferred to Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, a five-star deluxe hotel, for a multi-cuisine buffet lunch. You will have some time to rest after your lunch before the start of the next tour.
1400 : Visit Agra Fort
Also known as the red fort, the Agra Fort was built during the reign of emperor Akbar. It is a vast museum of interesting buildings. Every Mughal emperor right up to Aurangzeb added something. Construction of the Agra Fort started in 1565 and was completed in 1573. Inside the fort complex, there are several historical sites.
1600 : Visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
Popularly known as Baby Taj, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, like the Taj Mahal, is also a mausoleum complex commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of emperor Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg and his wife Asmat Begham. This dome-less Mughal masterpiece was the first building finished in white marble and it inspired Taj Mahal's design in many ways.
1700 : Drive back to Delhi
Drive back to Delhi
2030 : Drop off
You will be dropped to your accommodation.
Tour ends.