Enjoy this private 12-hour day trip to Agra and see its ancient monuments, such as the Taj Mahal - the UNESCO-protected monument famous all over the world and Agra Fort - a red-sandstone fortress reminding of the power of the Mughal emperors. Professional live tour guide, entrance fees and buffet lunch are included as per booking.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
✔ Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi)
✔ Pickup offered from Airport or any other desired pickup location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
✔ Professional private live tour guide
✔ Buffet Lunch (If All Inclusive Option Booked)
✔ Hotel/Airport/Train station pickup and drop-off in Delhi
✔ Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving
✔ Monument Entrance fees (If All Inclusive Option Booked)
✔ Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities (recommended)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired pickup location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
New Delhi
Morning at 6am, you will be picked up from your Delhi accommodation and drive to Agra (approximately 3 hours). Upon your arrival to Agra and first you will meet your tour guide and start sightseeing.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Taj Mahal
First, we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours
3
Agra Fort
In the early afternoon, we enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Break lunch in a local air-conditioned restaurant (meal included).
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Sanskriti's Imperial Gems
Around mid-afternoon, shopping tour of Agra to explore the local handicrafts centers of the city where we can look for Agra's major handicraft products besides marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, jewelry and embroidery, brassware, leather goods, etc.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Agra
At around 4pm, you will drive back to Delhi, where you will be dropped off at around 7pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
