Agra City Tour
Overview
- Duration - 8 hours
- Destination – Agra
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.
Highlights
- Transportation to and from a city hotel or a homestay.
- Eight hours after pick-up
- Fuel, toll taxes, a state licence, a driver's allowance, and parking
- Sightseeing and excursion tours in a private air-conditioned car
- Taxes on all forms of luxury and transportation
15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time, our driver will arrive at the pickup location.
Our driver will get you up at the hotel to Agra city tour. As the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore put it, “A weep on the cheek of eternity,” the Taj Mahal is beyond words to express; neither words nor images can do it justice. This exquisite garden mausoleum, which is a representation of the Islamic garden of heaven, took 22 years to construct. Its flawless proportions and fine craftsmanship were the products of both Indian and foreign artists. The Taj Mahal is a symbol of Mughal riches and opulence in art and architecture.
Your knowledgeable tour guide will take you on a thorough exploration of this magnificent architectural marvel while vividly describing the enchanting love story between Emperor Shahjahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal.
The Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is possibly the most opulent fort in India and was the centre of the Mughal dynasty’s power for more than a century. This massive red sandstone citadel, which predates the Taj Mahal, was initially built as a defensive fort but was eventually transformed into an elegant fort palace, showcasing the Mughals’ skill at fusing art and architecture. The complex includes galleries, pleasure gardens, courtly and magnificent mansions, and strong barracks. From the other side of the river, it provides an amazing view of the Taj Mahal.
Often referred to as the “baby Taj,” it is said to have been constructed before the Taj Mahal. The first mausoleum made of white marble was Itmad-ud-daulah, which was commissioned by Empress Noorjahan for her parents. This magnificent building is highly ornamented with lovely floral inlays of semi-precious stones on the white marble.
You’ll return to the starting point. Our driver will transfer you to the hotel.
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service.
- Private Air-Conditioned Car with Chauffeur.
- Water Bottles.
- Professional Guide Service in your Language.
- All Applicable taxes
- For 2 nights in 4 & 5 star category hotels on twin/double sharing room
- All day breakfast at the hotel
- Elephant/jeep ride in Jaipur
- Gratuities to Guide and Chauffeur.
- Drinks served with Lunch.