Agra Special Tour

Agra Tours 3 Night 4 Days

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Delhi, arrive anytime. Our friendly tour representative will meet you at the Airport. From there you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Day 2: 9.AM Delhi Sight seeing

After breakfast your driver will pick you up for a great day of visiting the wonderful sights of Delhi. You will visit Red Fort, a massive red sandstone structure built 1639-1648 by Shah Jahan as his royal palace. Jama Masjid, one of India largest mosques has two 40-meter high minarets. Chandni Chowk, is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Rajghat, is the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Humayun’s Tomb, this impressive tomb, was built in 1565-72 by the widow of Humayun 9 yearsafter his death. Qutub Minar, 72.5 meters tall, the red sandstone and marble minaret is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur’an. India Gate, was constructed as a memorial in honor of the 90,000 soldiers who lost their lives during World War 1. Lotus Temple, the Baha’i House of Worship and winner of numerous architectural awards was completed in 1986. Akshardham Temple, (the eternal divine abode of the supreme God) rated as one of the wonders of this world, it was completed in 2005. Later on your driver will take you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: 8.AM Delhi to Agra (Taj Mahal is close on Friday)

After breakfast your driver will pick you up for the trip to Agra home of the Taj Mahal. On the way there we visit Sikandra, Akbar’s Tomb (built 1605-1613). Later on we proceed to Agra where you will check into your hotel. After freshening up your driver will take you to some other sights including Agra Fort, This Red Fort was first mentioned in 1080 AD. Akbar had it rebuilt, completing it in 1573. The Mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daullah, is also known as Baby Taj (built 1622-1628). The Mehtab Bagh, (Moonlight Garden) situated to the north of the Taj Mahal complex. After watching the sunset over the majestic Taj Mahal.
Your driver will take you back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Day 4: Taj Mahal Sight Seeing in Agra, then onwards to your next Destination.

An early morning start to view the sunrise over the Taj Mahal.In order to beat the crowds this is the best time to visit the World Heritage listed Architectural Masterpiece. After the death of Mumtaz Mahal, the griefstricken Shah Jahan had theTaj Mahalbuilt as a tribute of Love for his favorite wife. The construction of the Taj Mahal began around 1632 and employed about 20,000 workers over a period of 22 years; amongst them were the best stonemasons, inlayers, carvers, painters and calligraphers from as far away as Iran and Central Asia. The different colored marble inlays as well as over 30 different precious and semiprecious gems including Agate and Jasper inlays compliments the pristine white marble; all of it was brought to Agra from far away places. The height of the main dome is a towering 44.4 meters. This white marble mausoleum is regarded as one of the finest examples of Mughal Architecture. After visiting the Taj Mahal you return to the hotel for a relaxing breakfast followed by checking out of the hotel. Considering your next destination, your driver will take you to Agra Railway Station or Airport, otherwise the enjoyable journey back to your New Delhi Hotel or Airport, or else continue the tour from here on.

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