Agra stands as a testimony to the true spirit of a resilient era that made India a force to be reckoned with. With their talent and wealth, the Mughals immortalized Agra in stone and marble leaving behind a legacy of some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in the country. The Taj Mahal, most famous and one of the seven wonders of the world is synonymous with Agra, however other monuments like the Red Fort, Tomb of Itmad ud Daula and the nearby ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri are some of the finest examples of Mughal architecture worth exploring.
You will met upon arrival & transferred to your hotel of stay.
Overnight
After a leisurely breakfast You will be collected from your hotel in Delhi by your car and chauffer. Check out by noon and drive to Agra (3+ hours).
On entering the city visit Itmaduallah the small and elegant garden tomb of Itmadullah .Built in 1630, it is lyrically described as a ‘jewel box in marble’, it is a combination of white marble, colored mosaic, stone inlay and lattice work and the Taj from Mehtab Bagh from across the river.
Check into your hotel the Amar Vilas.
Evening at leisure at the hotel.
Overnight: Amar Vilas
Early morning have a spectacular start to the day with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal –a “teardrop on the cheek of eternity”, the crowning jewel of Indo-Islamic architecture, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1560, in loving memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After a few hours rest visit the imposing red sandstone Agra Fort. Surrounded by a deep moat, the 16th century Fort is situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna.The ramparts form a crescent along the river front and encompass an enormous complex of courtly buildings, ranging from the early eclecticism of Akbar to the sublime elegance of Shah Jahan.
Overnight: Agra
Check out after breakfast.
Drive to Delhi
Fly to Mumbai