Taj Mahal and Agra City Overnight Tour (from Delhi)
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Start Time
6:00 Am
Duration
2 Day
Tour City
Delhi-Agra
Tour Description
Welcome to Agra, home to one of the most iconic and majestic landmarks in the world, the Taj Mahal. This tour will take you on a journey through the city of Agra, where you will explore some of the most famous historical monuments and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Mughal era.
Our tour begins with a visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is an exquisite example of Mughal architecture, featuring intricate marble inlay work and exquisite geometric patterns.
After exploring the Taj Mahal, we will head to Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important fortresses in India, built in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar.
Next, we will visit the Baby Taj, or Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb, a beautiful white marble mausoleum that is often referred to as a miniature version of the Taj Mahal.
We will then visit the Mehtab Bagh, a beautiful garden complex located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal. This garden complex offers stunning views of the Taj Mahal and is the perfect place to take some memorable photos. And then we will explore the local markets of Agra, where you can shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts. Agra is known for its beautiful handicrafts, including marble carvings, leather goods, and embroidered textiles.
During the overnight tour, visitors basically stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Agra. Staying overnight help te visitors to feel and examine the experience, this concludes our tour of Agra and the Taj Mahal. We hope you enjoyed your journey through the rich history and culture of this incredible city.
Taj Mahal and Agra City Overnight Tour (from Delhi)
Our driver will take you up from airport or hotel in Delhi and drive to Agra.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is situated on the banks of Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the best forts in India.
Agra Fort was originally a brick fort known as Badalgarh, held by Raja Badal Singh, a Hindu Rajput king (1475 AD). Sikandar Lodi was the first Sultan of Delhi to shift his capital from Delhi to Agra. After Sikandar Lodi died in 1517, his son Ibrahim Lodi held the fort for 9 years until he was defeated and killed in the battle of Panipat in 1526.
Lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant in Agra.
Mehtab Bagh
Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) was built by Emperor Babur in the early 1500 and the width of the gardens perfectly aligns with those of the Taj Mahal. It was then famously known as the “moonlit pleasure garden” when Emperor Shah Jahan identified it as the ideal site from which to admire the mausoleum.
After sightseeing, drive back to your hotel and have an Overnight stay in Agra.
Taj Mahal, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra of Uttar Pradesh State. Taj Mahal was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983 and it is also counted among the seven wonders of the modern world. It attracts around four million visitors annually.
Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658), in the memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Tomb Of Itimad-ud-Daulah
The tomb is also known as the Jewel Box or Baby Taj as it looks like a smaller version of the Taj Mahal. It is one of the popular Agra tourist places and also one of the top attractions you must include in Agra packages. It is believed that this tomb was the inspiration behind the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Itimad-ud-Daulah is the first monument in India built entirely with marble. The tomb was built between 1622 and 1628 by the Queen of Jahangir, Nur Jahan as a memorial to her father, Mirza Ghiyas. Mirza Ghiyas was an imperial officer and bestowed with the title of Itmad-ud-Daulah (Pillar of State) by Emperor Jahangir.
Back to Delhi:
After sightseeingyou will drive back to Delhi and drop at the Airport/Railway Station/Hotel with Cherishing Memories.
Tour Inclusions
Private tour
Complimentary morning breakfast in the hotel (If with hotel option selected)
All sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned private car
Agra dream trip - Excellent guide and tour of the Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Duala, and a marble shop where we learned how the inlays of the Taj Mahal were placed. Sabir was excellent in showing... read more us the best spots to take photos, and even kindly made sure people didn’t interfere with our images. Sabir is very friendly and personable. He was also very informative and knowledgeable about the history of the places visited.
w323057 April 12, 2022
We were provided with Sabir by our Indian tour company and left for sunrise at the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to Agra Fort. Sabir was very knowledgable and... read more enthusiastic about both places. Not only did he provide us with information, but he took us through at the optimum time given how busy the Taj is. He also gave us time as we wished to take it all in and did not hurry us in any way. Can't thank him and recommend him enough.
AlanA418 November 10, 2019
Lovely and funny and honest tour guy (Sabir) , he knows everything about Taj.
Recommended 110%.
Amazing place with amazing tour
matteopI9121UY September 28, 2022
It was amazing to explore a place with a helpful tour guide who knows everything about the place. We were very lucky to have someone like you who was so... read more knowledgeable. Thank you Sabir
cerena822 March 22, 2022
Highly recomended - Sabir is very professional, pleasant and very knowledgeable about the history of India in general and in particular about the details of this intresting place. The guidance was done in... read more good and styled English and as a bonus, Sabir knows intersting spots for taking beauriful pictures.
RachelTalIsrael December 24, 2019
Great time at Taj Mahal - Super tour guide of Taj Mahal in Agra. Highly recommended. Sabir had good information about everything and he showed the best photo places!