Best of Agra Trip from Delhi

After arriving at Delhi Airport or Railway Station, our representatives will help with your luggage and transfer you to your hotel in Agra, about 4.5 hours away. Welcome to the city of Agra, where most lavish, extravagant, and beautiful Mughal mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, was built. We immediately head to your hotel for check-in to let you rest. We’ll go on a sightseeing around Agra starting from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal that was built by Shah Jahan. It was built as a memorial for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal and it took him 22 years to complete the majestic mausoleum, designed by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Taj is highly regarded for the beautiful architecture, intricate carvings, and immaculate inlay work. Next up is the Agra Fort which is notable for the red sandstone look. The fort is where Emperor Shah Jahan spent his last few years viewing Taj Mahal from afar as he was under house arrest by his third son, Aurangzeb. Agra Fort has its own magnificent palaces, gardens, and big halls. We’ll head back to the hotel after the sightseeing in the evening for your overnight stay in Agra.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we go on an excursion. Today’s trip takes us to Fatehpur Sikri, known as the dream city of Akbar the Great. It was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 and is now known as an abandoned city. The UNESCO World Heritage Site brags gorgeous, preserved buildings and structures bathed in the color of the red sandstone used to construct them. We’re going to explore the complex and visit the palace of Jodha Bai Mahal that’s the largest residential palace in his harem for his favorite queen consort. The Jama Mosque in Fatehpur Sikri is a 16th century mosque and one of the largest in India. There’s also the Buland Darwaza or Door of Victory, built in 1575 after his win against Gujarat, a door that serves as the main entrance to said mosque. It took 12 years to finish, made of red sandstone, white and black marble. The Panch Mahal which means “Five-Level Palace”, might have served as a site for entertainment and relaxation. Make a stop at the Tomb of Salim Chishti which is considered to have one of the finest Mughal architecture in India. Then you can spend the evening on your own leisure before we ride back to your hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

After breakfast check out from hotel. Get assistance and transfer to Delhi (245Kms/5Hrs) Airport or Rly station for your onward journey. Tour ends.