Private Agra Tour - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj (Daytrip from Delhi)
With it’s rich history and culture Agra has so much to offer for any visitor, off-course no visit to India is incomplete without a visit to the Taj Mahal, if you just have one free day in Delhi you could use it no better but by taking a daytrip to Agra and visit the famous Taj Mahal, apart from the Taj this tour also takes you to the most important fort in Mugah history - The Agra Fort where you can experience the grandeur of the Mughal lifestyle and visit the Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-daulah) which is often refferred to as the 'Jewel Box' for it's intricate and exquisite floral inlay work.
The in-depth knowledge and expertise of an accompanying trained professional tour guide to all the monuments will add another dimension to your touring experience.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
After pickup from the hotel airport, our driver will drive you to Agra (3.5 HRS), on arrival in Agra visit the Taj Mahal, As described by the Noble Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, "A teardrop on the cheek of eternity" the Taj Mahal is beyond description, no words can describe the beauty of it, no pictures can do justice to it !
It took 22 years to build this sublime garden tomb, an image of the Islamic garden of paradise. It’s perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship was the work of artisans from both India and overseas. The Taj Mahal represents the wealth and luxury of Mughal art and architecture.
Our expert tour guides will give you an in-depth tour of this stunning architectural wonder and bring to life the beautiful love story of Emperor Shahjahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
A UNESCO world heritage site, the Agra Fort is perhaps the most opulent fort in India, it was the seat of power for the Mughal dynasty for over a 100 years, this imposing red sandstone citadel, which predates the Taj Mahal, was begun as a defensive fort, but completed as an elegant fort palace, highlighting the Mughal talent for blending art and architecture. The complex houses robust barracks and courtly and elegant palaces, pleasure gardens, and galleries. It offers a stunning view of the Taj Mahal from across the river.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Often referred to as the ‘baby taj’ and said to be the precursor building to the Taj Mahal Itmad-ud-daulah was the first mausoleum to be built in white marble, commissioned by empress Noorjahan for her parents this astounding structure is extensively decorative withe beautiful floral inlay of semi-precious stoned on the white marble.
After the tour drive back to New Delhi (4 HRS), our driver will drop you back to the hotel/airport.
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water in the car
- All taxes and fuel charges
- Private tour of the monuments with a trained professional tour guide.
- Pick up and drop off at airport/hotel in New Delhi
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to the monuments (INR 2500 per person)
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our drivers and guides are fully vaccinated and go through daily temperature checks to ensure the safety of all our travelers, the car is provided with hand sanitizers and face masks for the use of travelers.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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