Millions of people visit the Taj Majal but few see this UNESCO World Heritage Site at both sunrise and sunset. Be one of the few on this 12-hour tour that begins at the Taj Majal for sunrise and includes the Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before a relaxing lunch, time to shop and a return visit to the Taj Majal at sunset. Hotel or train station pickup and drop-off, guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch included.
6am Pickup from Hotel/Railway Station in Agra and drop-off to Hotel/Railway Station in Agra
After pickup from your hotel or the train station in Agra. Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Then visit the Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. Made of red sandstone, the elegant building is a melding of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles.
Around 1pm enjoy lunch at a local, air-conditioned restaurant, then take advantage of time to shop for Agra's famous handicrafts including marble and stone inlay, embroidery, leather goods, carpets, and jewelry.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Pickup from Hotel / Airport or Anywhere in Agra
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not wheelchair accessible • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund