2-Day Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour by Car from Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Experience some of the wonders of India with your private guide on this 2-day tour. See the sun rise over the Taj Mahal as you explore its marvels, while also getting a unique view from the beautiful gardens of Mehtab Bagh. Discover the beautiful, red brick Agra Fort, also known as the sister monument of the Taj Mahal, and admire the Itimad-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj. One night accommodations at a 5-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast or even you can choose the package without accommodation, private local guide, private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water included.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Experience some of the wonders of India with your private guide on this 2-day tour. See the sun rise over the Taj Mahal as you explore its marvels, while also getting a unique view from the beautiful gardens of Mehtab Bagh. Discover the beautiful, red brick Agra Fort, also known as the sister monument of the Taj Mahal, and admire the Itimad-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj. One night accommodations at a 5-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast or even you can choose the package without accommodation, private local guide, private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water included.
Itinerary
Day 1: New Delhi – Agra (3-4 Hrs Drive)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Begin the trip with a private pickup at 8am from your desired location in Delhi, Gurugram or Noida. After that, you will be taken to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, via a 3-hour drive on the expressway. Upon arrival in Agra you will check-in to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Afternoon sightseeing of Agra includes a visit to the historic Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra due to its red sandstone construction stands near the gardens of the Taj Mahal. Within this powerful fortress’s 2.5-km-long walls there are many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan. You will also see numerous audience halls, such as the Diwan-i- Khas, and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
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 300×300 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: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra: 5 star – Jaypee Palace or similar / 4 star – Sarovar Crystal Premier or similar
Day 2: Agra – Delhi & Drop-off
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
At sunrise visit 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.
Head back to the hotel for breakfast and check out after which you will have free time to explore the local handicrafts and shopping centers of the city where one can look for marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, Zari and embroidery, leather goods, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Itmad-Ud-Daulah, more commonly referred to as the “Baby Taj”, the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. This exquisite tomb for Mirza Ghiyas Beg is arguably more delicate in appearance than the Taj Mahal due to its particularly finely carved jali (marble lattice screens).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After touring the ancient city of Agra your private vehicle takes you on the 3-hour drive back to Delhi where you will be dropped at the airport, railway station, hotel or other desired location.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
