Private Day trip to Agra with Taj Mahal,Fort and lunch at ITC Mughal

Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India

After pickup in Delhi by private vehicle, your day trip begins with the approximate 4-hour drive to Agra, a historical city located on the Yamuna River.

Your first stop is Taj Mahal, a World Heritage site and perhaps India’s most iconic landmark. Built in the mid-17th century, this white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in dedication to his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 21 years (1632-1653) with over 20,000 artisans working round the clock. Learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor, the beautiful garden and the general magnificence of the place with your guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India

Next, continue to your second World Heritage site and a Mughal architectural wonder, Agra Fort. With your private guide, enter the 94-acre (34-hectare) brick fort, noting the mix of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. Hear about the purposes of the various buildings such as the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), Pearl Fort (Moti Masjid), Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) and Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Agra, Itc Mughal, Fatehabad Rd, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Afterward, proceed to enjoy a lunch of Indian dishes at the grand ITC Mughal, Agra. Taste the rustic flavors of North Indian cuisine served to you as it was to the Mughal royalty.

Your day trip then ends with the return drive to Delhi.
**Flexibility in the sequence of sightseeing of the monuments in Agra.

Duration: 1 hour