Private 2-Day Tour to Agra one-way from Jaipur to Delhi with The Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Take this 2-Day Tour to Agra from Jaipur and see the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri – which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town . Visit the Taj Mahal (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), the world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. Lastly, visit Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. At the end of your tour you will be driven to Delhi and dropped off at your Delhi hotel or the Delhi Airport.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Take this 2-Day Tour to Agra from Jaipur and see the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri – which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Visit the Taj Mahal (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), the world’s best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. Lastly, visit Agra Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. At the end of your tour you will be driven to Delhi and dropped off at your Delhi hotel or the Delhi Airport.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jaipur to Agra around 4-Hrs drive
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
8am You’ll be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Jaipur. You will enjoy a scenic drive to Agra which will take about 4 hours to get to the city of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Enroute to Agra, you’ll stop at Fatehpur Sikri which has been described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years. The elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After your short visit at Fatehpur Sikri, you’ll continue your journey to Agra which is about 1 hour away.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Priya Restaurant, Fatehabad Rd, near Shanti Mangalik Hospital, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Lunch Break, You’ll stop for lunch which will be provided by one of the best local air-conditioned restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sanskriti’s Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
Evening you’ll enjoy the shopping in Agra which is 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: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewelry and embroidery work.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 2: Agra City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
6am You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Agra and Sunrise visit the Taj Mahal unless it’s a Friday due to the Taj Mahal being closed on Fridays. You’ll be able to visit the world’s best-known tomb which stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century. Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
11:30am You’ll 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 maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Golden Street Restaurant, Taj East Gate Rd, opposite Hotel Pushp Villa, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
1pm You’ll stop for a lunch break. Lunch will be provided at the best local air-conditioned restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After visiting Agra, you’ll enjoy your scenic drive to Delhi where you will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
