Start and end in New Delhi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Taj Mahal sunrise Tour, you have a 1 day tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and Agra,. Taj Mahal sunrise Tour includes an expert guide, transport.
What is included in the tour
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Guide
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Transport
- Arrival in Agra
- Visit the Taj Mahal
- Stroll inside and learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor.
Day 1 Delhi - Agra - Delhi
After pickup at 0200 hours in Delhi by private vehicle, your day trip begins with the approximate 3-hour drive to Agra, a city located on the Yamuna River. Your first stop is World Heritage site and perhaps India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Built in the mid-1600s, this white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in dedication to his wife. Learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor, the beautiful garden and the general magnificence of the place with your guide. After this, you will enjoy your breakfast at hotel Then head to your last attraction, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, another mausoleum sometimes referred to as the Baby Taj, as it was one inspiration for the Taj Mahal and sits just across the river from it. Learn from your guide about the Persian influences behind the design of the tomb as you admire its stone inlay and trellis work.
Next you will visit Agra Fort, a World Heritage site and Mughal architectural wonder. With your private guide, enter the 94-acre (34-hectare) brick fort, noting the mix of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. Hear about the purposes of the various buildings such as the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), Pearl
