Taj and Beyond | Highlights of Agra

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Taj and Beyond | Highlights of Agra

Tour Overview

This Agra tour offers a private and guided journey through the city’s magnificent Mughal heritage, beginning with the breathtaking Taj Mahal at sunrise. Explore the impressive Agra Fort and the exquisite Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often referred to as the “Baby Taj,” while discovering the fascinating history behind these iconic landmarks. End the day with a spectacular sunset view of the Taj Mahal from a scenic riverside viewpoint. The tour starts and ends in Agra, with private transportation, a professional guide and monument entry tickets included.

Availability

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Essentials

Starting point
Your hotel in Agra
Drop-off
Your hotel in Agra
Duration
8 hrs (flexible)
Mode of transport
Private vehicle with chauffeur
Tour language
English / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Russian
Private tour
No other traveller
Availability
Everyday except Fridays

Tour Inclusions

Private vehicle and chauffeur
Private local guide / escort
Monument entrance fee
Tolls, parking, fuel, taxes, etc.
Bottled water
On-board Wi-Fi (on demand)

Your Journey

05:30 AM

Pickup from Hotel

Begin your Agra experience early in the morning with a private pick-up from your hotel. Meet your professional local guide and drive to the Taj Mahal for a magical sunrise experience.

06:00 AM

Taj Mahal at sunrise***

Enter the Taj Mahal as the morning light begins to illuminate its magnificent white-marble façade. Explore the monument and its beautiful gardens with your guide while learning about the fascinating love story and Mughal history behind this world-famous monument.

08:00 AM

Return to Hotel for Breakfast and Leisure

After your sunrise visit, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Enjoy some well-deserved time to relax at your hotel. Take a break, freshen up or simply enjoy the hotel facilities before continuing your sightseeing later in the day.

11:00 AM

Restart the Tour

Meet your guide and driver again at the hotel and set out for the second part of your Agra sightseeing experience.

11:30 AM

Agra Fort

Visit the impressive Agra Fort, a magnificent red sandstone fortress and former residence of the Mughal emperors. Explore its grand courtyards, palaces and audience halls while discovering the fascinating history of the Mughal Empire.

01:00 PM

Optional Lunch Break

Enjoy an optional lunch at a carefully selected local or upscale restaurant. Lunch is at an additional cost unless included in the package.

02:30 PM

Optional Shopping Experience

If you wish, spend some time exploring Agra’s renowned craftsmanship and traditional arts. Choose from handcrafted marble inlay, jewellery, gemstones, leather goods and Zardozi embroidery. Shopping is completely optional and can be tailored to your interests.

04:00 PM

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Continue to the elegant Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, popularly known as the “Baby Taj.” Admire its delicate marble inlay, intricate latticework and beautiful Mughal architecture, which is considered an important precursor to the Taj Mahal.

05:15 PM

Taj Mahal View Point

End your sightseeing at a scenic viewpoint across the Yamuna River, offering beautiful views of the Taj Mahal as the sun begins to set. Relax and capture memorable photographs of the monument in the soft evening light.

06:00 PM

Return to the Hotel

Your Highlights of Agra Tour concludes with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Agra. ***Note: Sunrise and sunset timings vary by season. The exact schedule may be adjusted accordingly, along with monument timings, local conditions and the pace of sightseeing.

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