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Full Day Sightseeing Of Itmad-ud-daula Agra Fort And Taj Mahal

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Full Day Sightseeing Of Itmad-ud-daula Agra Fort And Taj Mahal
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Full Day Sightseeing Of Itmad-ud-daula Agra Fort And Taj Mahal

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Agra which includes a visit to Itmad-ud-Daula, the beautiful tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg built in pure marble and its walls etched with translucent stones. Explore the massive red sandstone Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Continue to the enthralling Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), built by emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, a masterpiece in marble and one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

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Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India

This morning, a chauffeur driven car and guide will meet you at your city hotel. Get introduced to the city of Mughal as you visit Itmad-ud-Daula, the marble mausoleum built by Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her father, Ghiyas Beg. Sometimes called the ‘Baby Taj’, it is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India

Continue to the majestic Agra Fort, the beautiful red sandstone structure which was the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Shah Jahan, the Taj's creator, spent the last years of his life imprisoned at the fort by his son Aurangzeb.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India

Continue to the world renowned Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, emperor Shah Jahan built this exquisite white marble mausoleum for his favourite queen Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was commissioned in 1631 and took 20,000 artisans, 22 years to complete. Declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, the Taj Mahal has always evoked varying emotions from wonder to ecstasy and often times, inspired poetic verse. Over the centuries, it has become the symbol of undying love and flawless beauty. Following the visit, you will be dropped to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours



Duration:6 to 8 hours
Commences in:Agra, India
Country:India
City:Agra

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