This amazing journey of One Day Agra Tour from Delhi is a preferred choice of tourist who do not have more than a day to travel but still want to visit the Taj Mahal and other heritage sites in Agra. This trip generally starts from the IGI airport and takes you to Agra via Yamuna Expressway or the National Highway followed by your visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal in the morning and the massive Agra Fort in the afternoon. Optional places that you can visit during this Same Day Agra Tour from Delhi are the “Baby Taj” and “Mehtab Bagh” which is a good place to click pictures with the Taj Mahal at the time of sunset. Following is the detailed itinerary that you should read to understand how this tour functions and to know more about the monuments and places that you will be visiting during this day trip.
ITINERARY
Pick-up from Delhi
Delhi to Agra One Day Tour starts with your pick-up from the airport after a warm welcome by one of our team members who will help you to find the driver and board the cab that will take you towards Agra. You will be travelling for more than three hours to reach Agra where you will be meeting with your tour guide in the parking area who will brief you about the sightseeing plan of the day. Your tour guide would already have the entry tickets if you have selected that option so you do not need to stand in long lines on the ticket window.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is the most famous monument in the world that was built by the emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his wife. Millions of tourists from all countries of the world come to India every year to visit this world heritage site and they call it the “Symbol of Love”. This wonderful monument is made from the white marble and it perfectly reflects the art and culture of Mughal empire. You will be spending more than one and half hour inside the complex to capture some memorable moments in your camera with your loved ones.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is another heritage site that is only 2 kilometres away from the Taj Mahal and it was the main center of power during the Mughal regime in India when Agra was the capital. This massive Fort was built by the emperor Akbar and many Mughal rulers used to live here before moving the capital to Delhi. There are many important sites inside this fort such as “Diwan-i-Aam” and “Sheesh Mahal” that tourists love to explore during this One Day Agra Tour Package from Delhi to witness the heritage from the Mughal kingdom. You should take a break after this guided sightseeing for lunch in a prominent restaurant to taste a few local dishes in Agra.
Baby Taj
The tomb of “Itimad-ud-Daulah” is popularly known as the “Baby Taj” among international visitors that was built by “Nur Jahan” in the memory of her father. It was the first tomb in India that was made with white marble and this is the reason people say that this has inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal. This monument is located on the left bank of Yamuna River in the middle of a garden that reflects traditional Charbagh style of construction.
Transfer to Delhi
Now it is the time to start your return journey towards Delhi after completing this amazing sightseeing tour in Agra. The driver will take you back to the airport to catch a flight or drop you at the hotel if you want to relax after this One Day Agra Tour from Delhi. We hope you have collected some wonderful memories of lifetime after exploring the historical charm.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Professional Tour Guide
Private AC Car with Driver
Complimentary Water Bottle
Monument Entry Fee (if selected)
Buffet Lunch (if option selected)
All Taxes, Fuel Cost & Parking Charges
Tips, Gratuities & Alcoholic Drinks
Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special in Agra?
Agra is famous for two UNESCO World Heritage sites: first one is the magnificent Taj Mahal that was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 17th century in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaj and the second one is huge Agra Fort that was built by emperor Akbar in 16th century. There are many other historical places apart from these two that attracts millions of tourists every year from all over the world and they can be easily included in the itinerary of One Day Agra Tour from Delhi. Agra is also well known for the “Petha” which is a food item and you should also try “Bedai” which is a local street food.
Do I need a guide for Agra?
It is a personal choice but most foreign tourists prefer hiring a professional tour guide who can make them aware of history and local culture of the city. You should make sure that the tour guide has a valid license issued by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and he has enough knowledge with a pleasing personality. You can also take the services from a well-established travel agency operating inbound tours in Agra so that you can get local assistance with a packaged tour.
Can Agra be covered in a single day?
The clear answer is Yes and Delhi to Agra One Day Tour is a perfect itinerary that you should defiantly check for this. We will pick you from Delhi airport early morning and transfer you to Agra in a private air-conditioned car to visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj. We will also drop you at the desired place such as IGI airport or your hotel in Delhi / NCR after completing this amazing sightseeing. This is the most suitable same day trip for corporate tourists coming to Delhi from other metro cities.
How can I plan my day in Agra?
Delhi to Agra Same Day Tour is a very simple itinerary that gives you opportunity to visit the most popular tourist places such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj & Mehtab Bagh. You should start the sightseeing with a visit to the Taj Mahal followed by visiting the Agra Fort and then take a break for lunch. You can explore Baby Taj & Mehtab Bagh in the afternoon and click some good pictures on the bank of Yamuna River. You can drive back to New Delhi in the evening after completing this sightseeing and catch a flight to your next destination or stay in a hotel tonight.
How much time do you need to see Agra?
Generally, 6-7 hours are more than enough to visit most popular tourist places in Agra such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj where most international tourist love to go. But if you want to explore other near-by areas such as Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura & Vrindavan then you should plan a two days Trip to Agra from Delhi that will give you enough time to explore all these places comfortably. This will also give you an opportunity to explore Agra’s colourful local markets and handicraft workshops in the evening if you want to buy something for your home.
Which day of the week is best to visit Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is always magnificent on all days of the week but it attracts most of the crowd on weekends. Thus, if you are good with too many people around then you can plan a Delhi to Agra Same Day Tour on weekends otherwise any day of the week would be good. You should consider the fact that Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays while planning your Agra trip and only local people are allowed for prayers. If you want to see the Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise then you can come to Agra on Friday evening and explore this wonder on Saturday morning.
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