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The journey
See the Taj Mahal illuminated by the first light of day on this private tour from Delhi. After an early pick-up, travel to Agra in an air-conditioned car to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then continue with breakfast at a 3/4-star hotel before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Agra Fort. You will also have time to discover local art and shop for souvenirs, including marble inlay work, embroidery, carpets, brassware, and clothes, before returning to Delhi in the afternoon.
The Taj Mahal stands on the right bank of the Yamuna River within a vast Mughal garden.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
2:30 am: Pick-up from your hotel, airport, railway station, or preferred location in Delhi, followed by a drive to Agra in an air-conditioned car. The journey covers approximately 205 km and takes around 3-4 hours.
5:30 am: Arrive in Agra and make a brief stop at a hotel to freshen up or use the washroom before starting your tour of the Taj Mahal.
Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.
5:45 am: Begin the tour with a beautiful sunrise view of the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal stands on the right bank of the Yamuna River within a vast Mughal garden. This immense white marble mausoleum was built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. It is the jewel of Hindu and Muslim art in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Return to the hotel and enjoy your buffet breakfast.
9:30 am: Start your tour of Agra Fort. Built of red sandstone and white marble, Agra Fort is a treasure house of Mughal architecture. Inside this magnificent fort are remarkable palaces, embellished chambers, hospitable reception rooms, and marvellous mosques.
Get mesmerized by the beauty of the Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid), Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Mina Masjid, and Musammam Burj.
Later, enjoy the chance to explore local art, including marble inlay work, embroidery, carpets, brassware, and clothes, and shop for souvenirs.
12:30 pm: After completing your sightseeing in Agra, you will be driven back to Delhi.
Drop-off at your preferred location in Delhi, Gurugram, or Noida.
End of tour.
Where this trip takes you
Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Yamuna River, Mughal garden
The route
The fine print
Sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary via air-conditioned car.
English-speaking tour guide.
Morning buffet breakfast in a 3/4-star hotel.
Monument entrance fee.
Mineral water.
All applicable taxes and service charges.
Car, driver, and fuel charges.
Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off.
Additional sightseeing apart from the itinerary.
Gratuities (optional).
Carry a valid passport or ID on the day of travel. The ID should contain the passenger's photograph.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Adult pricing applies to all travellers.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Not wheelchair accessible.
The Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No charge for infants aged 2 years or below.
The duration of transfers is approximate; the exact duration will depend on weather and traffic conditions on the day.
Avoid clothing that is too revealing.
The tour is available in English.
Logistics
Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Delhi.
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