Day 01
Delhi to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri via Yamuna Expressway
- Begin your journey from the national capital, Delhi, early in the morning. When you land at Delhi Airport or are in Delhi, the representative will be there to welcome you. You will then be taken to Agra by car via the Yamuna Expressway.
- Upon arrival in Agra, you will be taken for breakfast. Enjoy the delicious local foods of the city, including sweets like Jalebi. Once you are done with your flavoursome breakfast, you will begin your sightseeing tour of Agra city.
- First, you will visit the Taj Mahal with your guide. It is one of the most popular tourist places in the world and was built by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan to honour the loving memory of his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal, with its awe-inspiring presence, has a lot to offer. It took about 20,000 workers to build this epic monument, and craftspersons, architects, and other skilled workers were brought together from different parts of the world to shape its unparalleled beauty. Note: The Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday.
- After the Taj Mahal, you will visit Agra Fort. It is one of the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra, along with the Taj Mahal. It used to be the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638 and has many halls, gardens, and rooms, each built with elegance.
- Next is a lunch break. Lunch will be at one of Agra's most renowned restaurants, where you will enjoy trendy, delicious, and healthy cuisines of Agra.
- There are many handicrafts demonstrations in the city that directly relate to its monuments and culture. These include marble inlay crafts, embroidered crafts, and rug demonstrations. With your willingness, you will be taken to see them with the representative.
- After finishing Agra sightseeing, continue to Fatehpur Sikri, which is about 40 km from Agra. Here, you will visit Buland Darwaza, the Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chishti, the Royal Mosque, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodha Bai's Palace, Mariam's Palace, Birbal's Palace, the House of the Turkish Sultana, Panch Mahal, Khwabgah (House of Dreams), Anup Talao, Abdar Khana, Pachisi Court, Ankh Micholi, and more.
- Next, you will return to Delhi, and the representative will drop you at your hotel or your desired location in Delhi. The tour ends here, but sweet memories remain forever.
