Agra Trip Overview
Visit the world-famous Taj Mahal at sunrise on this full-day tour. Get picked up from your Agra hotel and travel in a private vehicle. Dawn is a magical time to see the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage Site built by a Mughal emperor in memory of his beloved wife. Afterwards, your guide will take you to the imposing red sandstone Agra Fort and to enjoy some shopping. Later visit Itmad Ud Daula (Baby Taj).
NOTE: Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday. We will visit Taj Mahal on next day.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Agra, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Visit the world-famous Taj Mahal at sunrise on this full-day tour. Get picked up from your Agra hotel and travel in a private vehicle. Dawn is a magical time to see the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage Site built by a Mughal emperor in memory of his beloved wife. Afterwards, your guide will take you to the imposing red sandstone Agra Fort and to enjoy some shopping. Later visit Itmad Ud Daula (Baby Taj).
NOTE: Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday. We will visit Taj Mahal on next day.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
06:30 – Arrive Agra
Our guide & driver will meet you and proceed for Sunrise tour of world famous – Taj Mahal (A UNESCO World Heritage Site). Taj Mahal is a symbol of the devotion and dedication of love that was built by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of her wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
08:30 Hrs – Breakfast :
Transfer to your hotel for breakfast.
09:30 Hrs :
Visit The Imposing Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
11:00 Hrs :
You may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leather ware, brass ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Itmad-ud-Daula, Moti Bagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282006, India
Visit to Itimad Ud Daulah (Mini Taj). Before the Taj Mahal built, its design was already standing in the form of Itmad Ud Daulah’s Tomb. Built to represent a silver jewel box in marble, this mausoleum houses the body of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, the father of the Mughal Empress Noor Jahan.
Duration: 45 minutes
