Guided Tour of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri Agra: Guided Tour of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri

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ID: GYG785791-1258499
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Country: India

Duration: 1 days


Description

Step back in time and discover the glory of the Mughal Empire of India by visiting Agra's world famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the former capital of the Mughal Empire and Fatehpur Sikri.
Taj Mahal
Start early with morning pickup in Agra, then go to the Taj Mahal to watch the sunrise. The Taj Mahal is one of India's most renowned monuments, and it is designated as a World Heritage Site. Hear from your guide about its history as you explore the grounds.

Agra Fort
At 11:30am, drive out to Agra Fort, the red sandstone fort set in the hills outside Agra. The architecture combines both Hindu and Central Asian styles, and dates to 1565 AD. Discover the labyrinth of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers within the fortified walls of the complex

Fatehpur Sikri
After visiting the fort, have 1.5 hours to relax during lunch, then drive one hour outside of the city to Fatehpur Sikri, another World Heritage Site. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century, abandoned after only 14 years, and has been described as a perfectly preserved ghost town

Agra (Pass By)
Return to Agra in the early evening and have time for shopping for Agra's handicrafts such as marble and stone inlay work, leather goods, brass, jewelry, carpets, and embroidery. Your tour ends at 7pm with transfer back to your hotel, airport or to the train

Highlights

  • The white marble mausoleum, intricate inlay work, lush gardens
  • Your guide will share insights into its architecture
  • Explore three of Agra's most famous destinations in one excursion
  • history, and the poignant love story behind it.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.