Full day Agra excursion to Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri by private vehicle
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Departs from: New Delhi, India
Product code: 3284AGRFAT_FD
Early morning you will be collected from your hotel and proceed to Agra. Agra is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Delhi.
In Agra, you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey overnight. Construction of the Taj began in the same year and was not completed until 1653.
After lunch at any restaurant of your choice, (lunch at own expense), you will visit the Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad - ud - Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.You will return to Delhi visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kilometers (24 miles) from Agra and was built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces nearby.
After the visits, you will be driven back to Delhi..
Schedule Details
The Majestic 'Taj Mahal'
Departure Dates:
Daily, except FridaysDeparture Point:
Tour departs from your Delhi hotel at 8:00am, if pre-arranged at time of booking.Departure Time:
- 8:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to your selected Delhi hotel at approximately 8:00pm.Hotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is available form your selected Delhi hotel. Please advise your full name, address and local phone number of hotel in the 'Special Requirements' box at time of booking.
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Additional Information
Ancient City at Fatephur Sikri
Inclusions:
- Full Day Tour of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
- English Speaking local guide
- Entrance fees
Exclusions:
- All beverages and Meals
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
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