Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour
Get picked up from anywhere in Delhi. Relax in your air-conditioned car and enjoy a 3-hour ride to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway.
Stop midway for tea or coffee, or to use the lavatory.
Arrive in Agra, where you will be welcomed by your local Agra tour guide.
Explore the Taj Mahal with your local guide, who will give you a detailed explanation of this temple of love built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to complete, with 20 thousand artisans from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India contributing to its creation. The Taj is the finest example of Indo-Islamic art. There are many interesting points within the Taj Mahal:
Forecourt area - All three entrance gates of the Taj Mahal bring you here; there are four char bagh-style gardens in this area.
Mausoleum - The white marble building is the mausoleum of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz, called the Taj Mahal.
Viewpoint - On the backside of the Taj Mahal is the Yamuna River. From here, there is a magnificent view of Agra Fort, Mehtab Garden (Moonlight Garden), and the river itself.
Mosque - On both sides of the Taj Mahal, there are two buildings: one is a mosque facing Mecca, and the other is a guest house.
Receive free time to reflect and behold this monument of endless love.
Explore the high red-walled city of Agra Fort. It was the official residence of the greatest Mughal emperors, and here one can feel the life of the Mughals in its grand palaces, halls, and mosques.
Go for lunch at an Indian restaurant, where you will enjoy the exceptional cooking of Agra.
Return to Delhi and get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
