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Pickup from hotel/airport or anywhere in Delhi at 2:30am – it’s your choice and drive to Agra. Delhi to Agra 3-Hrs drives by Express highway and enjoy countryside. We visit of incredible Taj Mahal – one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum. Next we visit of Agra Fort, UNESCO world heritage site where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts. After sightseeing enjoy some shopping in Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherwear, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Pickup from hotel/airport or anywhere in Delhi at 2:30am – it’s your choice and drive to Agra. Delhi to Agra 3-Hrs drives by Express highway and enjoy countryside. We visit of incredible Taj Mahal – one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum. Next we visit of Agra Fort, UNESCO world heritage site where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts. After sightseeing enjoy some shopping in Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherwear, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Itinerary
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Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pickup from hotel/airport or anywhere in Delhi at 2:30am- it’s your choice and drive to Agra. Get ready for an extremely early takeoff time for this 12-hour private tour to Agra from Delhi. Sit back in your private vehicle and relax. The drive from Delhi to Agra takes 3 hours approx.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Trident Hotel Agra, Fatehabad Road Near TDI Mall, Basai Khurd, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Arrive at Agra where your tour guide will be waiting for you in a hotel lobby. He will brief you on your upcoming sightseeing tour, you can use the hotel washrooms to get yourself refreshed before you start your day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
TAJ MAHAL TOUR: Your first stop is at the Taj Mahal, and you’ll be just in time for sunrise. See just how stunning the majestic palace looks under the beautiful rising sun before you head out with your guide on a tour of the grounds.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Trident Hotel Agra, Fatehabad Road Near TDI Mall, Basai Khurd, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
BREAKFAST: Take a break at nearby hotel where breakfast is served for you and your private group.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Marble Emporium, Fatehabad Road A Block No. 4, Taj Nagri Phase – 2, Agra 282001 India
WITNESS LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF THE 350 YEAR OLD TRADITION OF MARBLE INLAY WORK (MOSAIC): Visit a workshop where this beautiful art form is being practiced even today. The craftsmen making the exquisite table tops, boxes, platters and figures are the descendants of the craftsmen brought to Agra by Shah Jahan. The art being crafted use semi-precious stones embedded into white, black or green marble to form floral and geometric designs very similar to the Taj Mahal. If you wish, you can do shopping here (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next up is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra Fort. Admire the red sandstone the fort’s made out of as your guide fills you in on the history of the Mughal Dynasty’s former imperial residence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carpet House Agra, HIG-27, Taj Nagri Phase-1, Agra 282001 India
WITNESS LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL PERSIAN HAND KNOTTED CARPET: During Mughal Kingdom weavers brought to Agra from Persia to weave rugs for the king and family. These artist when meet local people and get friendly so they share the weaving of rugs to locals as well and that is how this art start in Agra. You will witness complete process how the hand knotted carpet weaves by using original tradition. If you wish, you can buy carpets here (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sanskriti’s Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
WITNESS LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF ZARDOSI (TAPESTRIES) ALONG WITH STONE JEWELLRY: Zardosi derives its name from two Persian terms, of “Zar” meaning gold and “Dozi” meaning embroidery. It was done by using gold and silver threads with precious stones during Mughal Period to decorate dresses of Royal Family. Now-a-days, it done by suing metallic threads with semi-precious stones to make unique wall hangings, purses, bags, jewelry boxes & much more. Also enjoy wide range of stone jewelry includes high quality gemstones like amethyst, rose quartz, crystal, citrine, smokey, topaz, ruby, emerald, sapphire etc. If you wish, you can do shopping here (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After sightseeing hop back into your vehicle for the 3-hour ride to Delhi. Your driver drops you off at your hotel / airport Delhi.
Duration: 3 hours
