Pack in two UNESCO World Heritage sites into one day on this private Agra sightseeing tour. Not only do you see the Taj Mahal at one of the most stunning times of day—at sunrise—but you also visit the fascinating Agra Fort and the Akbar’s Mausoleum that commemorates the greatest of the Mughal emperor.
The day ends by witnessing the Taj Mahal from the Mehtab Bagh Garden (moonlit garden) the best place from which to view the great mausoleum. Along with lunch at 5-star hotel, this private tour comes with round-trip transport from your hotel, a live tour guide, sights entrance fees and bottled water.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Buffet Lunch at a 5-star hotel in Agra
✔ Professional private local tour guide
✔ Entrance fees for sights mentioned
✔ Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Sightseeing by air conditioned private vehicle
✔ Battery Bus/Golf Cart return ride from Taj Mahal parking
✖ Any kind of drinks with lunch
✖ Camera fees at monuments
✖ Gratuities
✖ Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Marc Royal
2. SPOT ON Hotel Rk Palace
3. The Orchid Villa
4. OYO 80810F Bp Nigam Guest House
5. SPOT ON 79716 Amigos Inn
6. Hotel Anjuman
7. Hotel Tourist Bar & Restaurant
8. Hotel Chanakya
9. Hotel Krishna Palace
10. OYO 73431 Hotel Sikarwar Palace And Restaurant
11. Oyo Merit Hotel
12. SPOT ON 48578 Hotel Star
13. Hotel Dazzling Agra
14. Shivalayaa - The Divine Abode
15. OYO 41425 Ratan Hira Resort
16. OYO 72863 New Satkar Hotel
17. OYO 29187 Hotel Shree Baki Bihari
18. King Palace
19. Hotel Grandfather
20. OYO Hotel Krishna
Additional Info: From Your Hotel in Agra, or other desired location in Agra
Itinerary
1
Taj Mahal
Start your day with an early morning 6am pickup from your Agra hotel or other desired location in Agra. Head to the breathtaking Taj Mahal to see the sunrise over the World Heritage Site. Introduce yourselves to what the Victorian Viceroy Lord Curzon called the “gem of man’s handiwork…the most perfect structure in the world. Built in the 1600s by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the tribute to the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Just immerse yourself in its amazing architecture, history, and beauty. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour.
After visiting the Taj Mahal return to your hotel for breakfast and soon after breakfast visit a marble inlay studio (after seeing the exquisite Taj inlays, you must want to know how this marble magic works).
Duration: 3 hours
2
Agra Fort
Early afternoon visit the second World Heritage Site of the day, the fascinating Agra Fort (where Shah Jahan was imprisoned for the last years of his life, peering dolefully out at his masterpiece - The Taj Mahal). It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. The imposing red sandstone fort combines both Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. 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
3
After visiting Agra Fort enjoy your lunch at a 5-star Hotel Courtyard by Marriott in a welcoming atmosphere.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
This outstanding sandstone and marble tomb commemorates the greatest of the Mughal emperor - Akbar the Great ruled the Mughal kingdom, tripling its empire to include most of the northern half of the Indian subcontinent. His remains (along with those of two of his daughters) can be found at what is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Agra, Akbar's Mausoleum. The tomb complex is captivating for both its fine quality of architecture and its serene garden complex – and it is not as crowded as some of Agra’s more famous sites. Indeed, you are more likely to meet with a herd of deer.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Mehtab Bagh
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 the Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
At the end of the day, your guide returns you to your hotel, Agra train station or other desired location in Agra.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Taj Mahal visit at sunrise is subject to clear weather conditions
• The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
