Jaipur Trip Overview
India’s best historical and architectural landmarks with an professional guide on this Private 2-Day Tour from Jaipur to Agra visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Pickup from Hotel/airport in Jiapur and drive to Agra, visit Agra Taj Mahal The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Next we visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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India’s best historical and architectural landmarks with an professional guide on this Private 2-Day Tour from Jaipur to Agra visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Pickup from Hotel/airport in Jiapur and drive to Agra, visit Agra Taj Mahal The world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Next we visit Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jaipur to Agra and En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
7am Pickup from Airport / Hotel in Jaipur and drive to Agra 4-Hrs brings you to the City of Taj Mahal Agra.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
Enroute we visit The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri (own expense) is approximately 1-hour from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town,” you’ll have the option to learn about this ghost town from your guide. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carpet House Agra, HIG-27, Taj Nagri Phase-1, Agra 282001 India
Evening enjoy the shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 2: Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife. It’s a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
After Taj Mahal come back to the hotel for breakfast.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next we visit The Imposing Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Street Restaurant, Taj East Gate Rd, opposite Hotel Pushp Villa, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at one of the best Local AC Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After visiting Agra 4-Hrs drive back to Jaipur drop-off to your hotel or airport in Jaipur
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
