Local Agra Tour With Jaipur Drop
Description
This charismatic full-day tour in Agra takes you to discover the glory of the Mughal Empire of India. You can see ancient architecture significant to India’s history, such as the world-famous Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, a 16th-century Mughal monument and Fatehpur Sikri and drop you at the Jaipur at the end of the tour.
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Itinerary
The chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel lobby just 15 minutes before sunrise or at the time suggested by you at the time of booking. This is it! The Taj Mahal, enjoys a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, 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. Witness the dramatic interplay of light as the sun rises and casts its golden rays over the pearl-white tomb, recreating the magic of the Taj. Once you have taken some memorising morning photos, there is time to explore the Taj. After which we head back to the hotel for breakfast.
Enjoy a lavish breakfast at 5-star hotel Courtyard By Marriott.
After breakfast, we explore the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and a stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Shah Jahan, the creator of Taj, spent the last years of his life imprisonment awarded by his son Aurangzeb, here. It was built in the late 1560s by their predecessor, Akbar, with later embellishments by Jahangir, his son, and Shah Jahan, his grandson.
After exploring Agra Fort, we will head to The Akbar’s abandoned capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Located 37 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 in honour of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned due to paucity of water. Made of red sandstone and combines influences from both Hindu and Mughal architecture. Even to this day, the entrance to the fort is through the road that Akbar built which leads to the Buland Darwaza, a huge 54 metres gateway. Other inspiring monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Birbal House and the Diwan - i - Khas.
After exploring Fatehpur Sikri, take a 3-hour drive to Jaipur. On arrival, the chauffeur will drop you at the hotel. Your tour ends here.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide free pick-up from Hotels in Agra.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please note that tour duration includes travel time; on any given day, traffic conditions in India may be busy and you may spend a good amount of time in transit
- French, Spanish or German language-speaking guide services may be available at no extra charge. Please specify your preference at the time of booking
- Passport number is required at time of booking for all participants
Reviews(2)
Akbran tour為我們安排了三天的Agra - Jaipur旅行，第一天造訪了Agra的Taj Mahal、Red Fort、Baby Taj；第二天造訪了Agra至Jaipur沿途會經過的景點：Fatehpur Sikri、Chand Baori、Galta Ji；第三天造訪了Jaipur的Amber Fort、Wind Palace、Jantar Mantar、City Palace、Tripolia Bazar。 行程上規劃很有彈性，導遊也知識豐富、有問必答。 司機駕駛很安全，也很有耐心不會催促。 有購物行程，不過若堅持不去，也不會強迫，可事先表明不去。 Conclusion: Recommend!!
Dear Traveller Greetings Hope you are doing well. It has been our pleasure to serve you as your tour operator. We appreciate your review and keep providing the best of our services to future travellers. Regards Sumit Upadhyay Akbran Tour
<p>This review doesn't need to be long. The guides ( different city different guide) were all brilliant. Knowledgable, personable and very helpful. Communication with Tour company was also excellent. Highly recommend this tour to get from Agra to Jaipur.</p>
