New Delhi Trip Overview
See Agra’s historical treasures on this private full-day trip from Delhi. Take in the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and explore the chambers and courtyards of UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. Includes lunch, private air-conditioned transport and pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotels or airport.
• Full-day private trip to Agra from Delhi
• Visit the Taj Mahal, the 17th-century mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan
• Admire the white-marble tomb, designed for Shah Jahan’s beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal
• Explore Agra Fort, a walled fortress-palace of pavilions, courtyards, and mosques
• View the exquisite Itmad-ud-Daulah or ‘Baby Taj,’ famous for its Persian design and bejewelled inlays
• Private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and Delhi hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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See Agra’s historical treasures on this private full-day trip from Delhi. Take in the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and explore the chambers and courtyards of UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. Includes lunch, private air-conditioned transport and pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotels or airport.
• Full-day private trip to Agra from Delhi
• Visit the Taj Mahal, the 17th-century mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan
• Admire the white-marble tomb, designed for Shah Jahan’s beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal
• Explore Agra Fort, a walled fortress-palace of pavilions, courtyards, and mosques
• View the exquisite Itmad-ud-Daulah or ‘Baby Taj,’ famous for its Persian design and bejewelled inlays
• Private air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and Delhi hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Get picked up from the airport or your hotel in the Delhi NCR area at around 7:00 am, before being taken to the Nizamuddin railway station. Enjoy the 90-minute air-conditioned train journey that departs at 8:00 am with complimentary breakfast. At 9:30 am, you will reach Agra Cantt railway station. Upon exit, you will be met by your private guide with your name sign. Start the tour by visiting the Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world. Admire the beauty of the Taj Mahal, and learn about the remarkable story of how and why it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Your guide can assist in taking photos for you at the best spots at Taj Mahal. After touring the Taj Mahal for approximately 2 hours, you will be guided to the nearby Agra Fort, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following this 45-minute tour of Agra Fort tour, enjoy a lunch break at a 5-star hotel. Once you have enjoyed your lunch, visit Baby Taj, the first Mughal structure built completely from marble. The monument makes extensive use of Pietra Dura, and sits magnificently on the Yamuna River, making for excellent views. At around 4:30 pm, begin your return journey back Agra Cantt Railway station, where you will take the Gatimaan train departing at 5:45 PM to Delhi with supper on board. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your desired location in Delhi by private car.
Duration: 12 hours
