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Pickup from hotel/airport or anywhere in Delhi-it’s your choice and drive to Agra. Delhi to Agra 3-Hrs drives by Express highway and enjoy countryside. 1st we visit of incredible Taj Mahal at Sunrise – one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum. 2nd we visit of Agra Fort (own expense) where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts. After sightseeing enjoys 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-it’s your choice and drive to Agra. Delhi to Agra 3-Hrs drives by Express highway and enjoy countryside. 1st we visit of incredible Taj Mahal at Sunrise – one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum. 2nd we visit of Agra Fort (own expense) where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts. After sightseeing enjoys 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 it’s your choice and 3-hrs drive to Agra. Get ready for an early takeoff time for private tour to Agra. Sit back in your private vehicle and relax.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Reach Agra meet your tour guide will be waiting in a hotel lobby. He will brief you on upcoming sightseeing tour, you can use the hotel washrooms to get yourself refreshed before start sightseeing.
TAJ MAHAL AT SUNRISE TOUR (If you book Sunrise 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 OR LUNCH: Take a break at nearby 5* hotel where breakfast or Lunch is served for you and your private group.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marble Handicrafts Agra, Fatehabad Road Opp. Kailash Cinema, 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 being practiced even today. The craftsmen making the exquisite table tops, boxes, platters & figures are the descendants of craftsmen brought to Agra by Shah Jahan. This art 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, can shop here (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
If you Permit next up is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra Fort (own expense). 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. This artist when meet locals and get friendly so they share the weaving of rugs to locals 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, can shop 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, name derives from 2 Persian terms, of “Zar” meaning gold and “Dozi” meaning embroidery. Being done by using gold & silver threads with precious stones during Mughal Time to decorate Royal family dresses. Now-a-days, metallic threads with semi-precious stones use to make unique wall hangings, purses, bags, boxes & much more. Also enjoy wide range of stone jewelry includes high quality gemstones like amethyst, Smokey, topaz, ruby, emerald, sapphire, star ruby etc. If you wish, can shop here (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After sightseeing hop back into your vehicle for 3-hour ride to Delhi. Your driver drops you off at your hotel / airport in Delhi.
Duration: 3 hours
