Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Car

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi to 3-Hrs drive to Agra
3 stops
1
New Delhi
At 9am, you'll be picked up from the airport or hotel in Delhi and drive to Agra (3 hours) via the express highway. Reach city of the Taj Mahal, Agra.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Mehtab Bagh
In the evening, you have two options you can choose from. Enjoy a photo tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh - The Moonlight Garden, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlight nights, far away from the maddening crowd. The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 984 x 984 ft (300 x 300 m) and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Evening you would allow to enjoy shopping in Agra, known for its fabulous handicrafts made of marble and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leather ware, brass-ware, carpets, jewelry and embroidery work.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Agra City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi
3 stops
4
Taj Mahal
At 6am, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Agra and visit for world famous Taj Mahal, A UNESCO World Heritage site. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays). and you'll be just in time for sunrise. See just how stunning the majestic palace looks under the beautiful rising sun before you head out with your guide on a tour of the grounds.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Agra Fort
In the late morning, visit the imposing UNESCO World Heritage site - Agra Fort, Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, and this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Agra
In the early afternoon, savor lunch at one of the area’s best local air-conditioned restaurants. Afterwards, visit Agra then drive back to Delhi arriving around 5pm at your hotel or airport.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Taj Mahal sunrise visit is subject to weather conditions
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.

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