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This is a private full-day group tour to Agra from Delhi. You will travel in a comfortable 12 seater air-conditioned coach where you will get a chance to interact with fellow travelers. In Agra visit the famous Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also visit the 16th century Agra Fort. Built in red sandstone, the fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Delhi in the evening.
Highlights
• Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Same day return to Delhi
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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This is a private full-day group tour to Agra from Delhi. You will travel in a comfortable 12 seater air-conditioned coach where you will get a chance to interact with fellow travelers. In Agra visit the famous Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also visit the 16th century Agra Fort. Built in red sandstone, the fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Delhi in the evening.
Highlights
• Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Same day return to Delhi
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning for the four hour drive to Agra that is situated at a distance of 145 miles from Delhi. Enjoy the views of the countryside as you drive past fields, villages and towns.
Upon arrival in Agra meet your guide and start with a tour of the famous Taj Mahal. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child. Made of white marble the delicate lattice work of the windows is a sight to behold. It took 22,000 artisans from all over the world to complete this monument. Following his death, Shahjahan was also laid to rest in this mausoleum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After the visit to the Taj, take a pause for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
After lunch, drive to the historical Agra Fort. Built by Emperor Akbar, the fort was the primary seat of the Mughal Emperors till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The fort has several memorable pieces of architecture – the Jahangiri Mahal (Jahangir’s Palace), the Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Musamman Burj (Octagonal Tower) and Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors).
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Delhi and dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
