Private Agra Day Tour

Private Agra Day Tour

Ride the fastest and best train of India for a private day tour of iconic Taj Mahal along with other historical wonders. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the afternoon.

In the evening ride back to Delhi by the same fast train.

Around 6:30 am you will be picked up from Delhi and drive to Agra through Expressway.

10:00 am – Arrive Agra. 

Agra was the capital of the Mughal empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. The city began to grow in 1504 when the Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodhi moved his capital here to keep a check on the warring factions of his empire. Agra’s greatest days arrived during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556 – 1605), with the construction of the Agra fort.

Upon arrival in Agra, You will be met by you tour guide who will explain the history and architecture of monuments, and the lives of the interesting people who built them . 

Proceed to visit Taj Mahal 

Taj Mahal – With its incredible lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. To the poet Tagore it was a ‘tear in the face of eternity’. In memory of his wife, Emperor Shah Jehan constructed this most extravagant and incomparable monument built for love.

12:00 am – Continue on to visit the Agra Fort

Agra Fort. Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, the fort was built by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jahangir and grandson Shah Jehan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosque and audience halls contained within its massive wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of blending Islamic and Hindu traditions

1:30 pm - Lunch will be arranged in a restaurant

3:00 pm - After lunch enjoy a Boat Ride in river Yamuna 

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Enjoy a High tea on a roof top with a view of Taj Mahal

5:00 pm – Depart for Delhi