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Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this 12-hour private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic palace at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then, stop by Agra Fort before doing some souvenir shopping in the city (own expense).
• 12-hour private day trip to Agra from Delhi.
• Marvel at the sights of the Taj Mahal at sunrise on a guided tour.
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at a prominent hotel.
• Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
• This tour isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this 12-hour private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic palace at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then, stop by Agra Fort before doing some souvenir shopping in the city (own expense).
• 12-hour private day trip to Agra from Delhi.
• Marvel at the sights of the Taj Mahal at sunrise on a guided tour.
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at a prominent hotel.
• Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
• This tour isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
At 2:30 am in the morning you’ll be picked up from Airport or anywhere in Delhi and taken on a 3-hour drive to Agra via the Yamuna Express Highway.
You’ll arrive in Agra and your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby from where you’ll continue for sightseeing. You’ll leave for the sunrise tour of the world-famous – Taj Mahal (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). This white-marble world wonder was built by a great emperor in memory of his beloved.
After Taj Mahal visit Break, for Buffet Breakfast at a Hotel (Own Expenses).
After the delicious breakfast you’ll go to the imposing Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, a 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 and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
After sightseeing you may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra, which 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, jewelry and embroidery work.
After a memorable day, drive back to Delhi, arrive Delhi by 3:30pm where you will be dropped at your hotel or airport in Delhi.
Note: that the Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
Duration: 12 hours
