A trip to India is considered incomplete without visiting the spectacular monument that lies in Agra, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This 3-day tour is specially designed for tourists who arrive to enjoy the fascinating beaches of Goa for several weeks, so that they may also have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal and visit other attractions in Delhi and Agra, such as the Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. In Delhi, you will have the chance to visit the 11th Century Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, Humayun's Tomb, the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple and the war memorial, India Gate. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and the Secretariat buildings.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 2-nights accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast (If booked with option including Hotels)
✔ Monument entrance fees for sights mentioned
✔ Battery bus/golf cart return ride from Taj Mahal parking
✔ Bottled water
✔ Professional local private tour guide for all sightseeing
✔ All Transfers/Sightseeing's by private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Pick-up from Starting location and drop-off at ending location
✔ Breakfast
✔ Return Commercial Domestic Flights in Economy class
✖ Camera fees at monuments
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Goa Cruise Port, Your Hotel, Goa Airport, or other desired location in Goa
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Fly New Delhi from Goa or Mumbai
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New Delhi
Pick up from your desired location in Goa or Mumbai as per flight schedule and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by your chauffeur and be transferred to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
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Swaminarayan Akshardham
Early evening pick-up from your hotel and visit Akshardham Temple in Delhi one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. Built in 2005, and is breathtakingly lavish, artisans used ancient techniques to carve the pale red sandstone into elaborate reliefs, including 20,000 deities, saints and mythical creatures. Witness The Sahaj Anand Water Show is a breathtaking 24-minute presentation which unites a variety of intriguing media to bring to life a story from the Kena Upanishad. Multi-color lasers, video projections, underwater flames, water jets and surround sound in symphony with lights and live actors produce a captivating and inspiring presentation. International experts contributed their expertise with BAPS volunteers and sadhus to produce this one-of-a-kind presentation.
Note: The Temple remains closed on every Monday. If today is Monday you can alternatively visit Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a magnificent white-marble gurdwara (Sikh temple).
Duration: 2 hours
Day Trip To Agra (Delhi - Agra - Delhi)
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Taj Mahal
Pick-up from Delhi at 6.30am and be driven via the express highway to the Taj Mahal, where your adventure begins. Arrive at Agra where your tour guide will be waiting to brief you on your upcoming sightseeing tour. From there, visit the legendary Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour.
Duration: 2 hours
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Agra Fort
Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Mehtab Bagh
Early evening proceed to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to TajMahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to TajMahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 60 minutes
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New Delhi
After touring the magical sights of Agra, drive back to Delhi and check in to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Delhi Sightseeing & Fly to Onward Destination
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Humayun's Tomb
After breakfast check out from hotel and visit Humayun's Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, Humayun's Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements, with restrained decoration enhancing the architecture. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict rules of Islamic geometry, with an emphasis on the number eight.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Lotus Temple
Designed for tranquil worship, Delhi's beautiful Lotus Temple (Monday Closed) offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. This architectural masterpiece was designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs.
Duration: 60 minutes
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India Gate
This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Parliament House
This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here.
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Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it's fascinating to take a peek inside.
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In the evening you will be transferred to the Delhi airport to board your flight either to Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Mangaluru or Chennai. Met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel or other desired location.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Dress code is smart casual
• Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra
• Akshardham Temple in Delhi remains closed on every Monday. In case scheduled Akshardham visiting day fall on Monday, Alternatively you can visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)
