India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Agra and Fatehpur Sikri Tour with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

2 Days Round trip from Dharmapuri Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Behold the stunning Taj Mahal
  • 02 Explore Agra Fort, the red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Yamuna
  • 03 See the Khas Mahal, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, and Musamman Burj
  • 04 Admire the glorious monuments of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned city

Visit Agra, a hub of India's Indo-Islamic influences and an important city for the Mughal rulers, on this two-day journey through some of its finest architectural treasures. Admire the stunning Taj Mahal, explore the majestic red sandstone Agra Fort on the banks of the River Yamuna, and continue to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's remarkable abandoned city. This tour offers an engaging look at the art, architecture, and cultural legacy of the Mughal era.

Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in majestic red sandstone on the banks of the River Yamuna.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Agra Sightseeing with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

  • Arrive in the city of Agra and meet your tour guide before visiting the Taj Mahal.

  • Enjoy sightseeing at the Taj Mahal, then proceed for a marble inlay demonstration. This art decorates the Taj Mahal itself, and the demonstration is conducted by the descendants of those who built this world wonder monument.

  • Lunch at a restaurant or hotel.

  • Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in majestic red sandstone on the banks of the River Yamuna. The fort comprises magnificent palaces such as the Khas Mahal, Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), and Musamman Burj, where the fifth Mughal king Shah Jahan was imprisoned.

  • Visit a local market in Agra and then return to your hotel.

2
Day 02

Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

  • Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri after a hearty breakfast. Located about 45 km from Agra, it was built by the third Mughal Emperor Akbar and is known as a ghost city or abandoned city. Explore its glorious buildings, including Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Buland Darwaja, Jama Masjid, and the Wind Palace, and enjoy the day admiring these beautiful monuments.

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort on the River Yamuna, Buland Darwaja at Fatehpur Sikri

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort on the River Yamuna, Buland Darwaja at Fatehpur Sikri

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dharmapuri 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide service for 1 to 4 persons

  • English-speaking Agra tour guide

  • Agra monument explanation

  • Mineral water served during the sightseeing of the Taj Mahal

  • Camera fee

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets to all monuments

  • Lunch, dinner, drinks, etc.

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday. Visiting hours for all other monuments are from sunrise to sunset every day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Tour start
Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Dharmapuri.

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