6.00 a.m - Pick up from Hotel and drive to Agra 205 kms (Four Hour drive). Visit the world famous Taj Mahal which is a sheer poetry in white marble and its majesty and magnificence are unrivalled. It is the one and only one of its kind in the whole world, which was the ultimate realization of Emperor Shahjahan's dream for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch at hotel Mughal Sheraton in Agra.
Post lunch visit the Agra Fort. The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra fort in 1565 A.D although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. It stands at a distance of just 2 Kms from the majestic Taj Mahal, and is built in red sandstone.
Agra is famous for its inlay work on marble, and makes a good market for some beautiful arts and crafts which can be picked up as souvenirs and memorabilia.
Evening drive back to Delhi and get dropped off at your hotel or airport for onward journey. End of Tour and our services
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Duration: 15 hours
The time can be more or less, depending upon the time that you spend at tajmahal and the time that we spend en route.Please don't book this tour for Friday as Taj is closed on Friday.
Tour in New Delhi, India: "Had a wunderful day at Agra and the Taj Mahal. Sweta has a very large knowledge about history and India. She knows to s,..."[more]
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Tour in Agra, India: "We had a wonderful time with Sweta at the Taj Mahal. We learnt many interesting things which we did not learn in histor,..."[more]
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Tour in Agra, India: "Sweta was an excellent tour guide. She told us interesting stories, and also was very interesting. We got on well with ,..."[more]
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