11-Hour Agra Day Tour : Sunrise and Sunset of Taj Mahal

Visit spectacular Taj Mahal. Your Expert Agra guide will then meet you and show you around the monument. Take your time to admire this majestic building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in the world. Marvel as your expert local guide explains all the mystery of the Taj Mahal and its architecture.

You can take your time as lon as you want.

Pacchikari or the inlay of semi-precious stones — agate, turquoise, cornelian, jasper, bloodstone, mother-of-pearl, malachite and lapis lazuli — in marble is unique to Agra. The inlay is so fine that the inlaid patterns seem to have grown out of the marble. It is hardly possible to detect the incisions. The inspiration for the craft is the beautiful pietra dura work done in the Taj Mahal and the tomb of Itmud-ud-Daulah.

Often forgotten behind the nearby Taj Mahal, the Red Fort features more impressive architecture and beautiful pavilions. Your guide will teach you all about the origin, historical journey and beautiful palaces inside the fort.

Hygienic, curated buffet lunch featuring authentic Agra flavours freshly prepared.

Agra is an ancient city of north central India and former capital of the Mughal Empire. Carpet workshops were in production in Agra in 1619. Zardozi is a beautiful metal embroidery, which was once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and the royals in India. It was also used to adorn walls of the royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings, and the paraphernalia of regal elephants and horses.

Then, proceed to visit the Baby Taj Mahal, ( Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb ). This site is another architectural marvel, which is situated on the bank of Yamuna river. This is also called the Mini Taj Mahal because it has many similarities to the Taj Mahal itself including: minars, stone work called "pietra dura" and lattice work. Your guide will explain its history, carving work and architecture to you.

Mahtab Bagh is located across the river Yamuna from the Taj Mahal, and is a perfect place to view the Taj Mahal without the jostling crowds. From here, one can actually sit in peace and admire the monument. Your guide will then explain the history of this beautiful garden. drive back to Delhi and be dropped off at your hotel. NOTE - The itinerary in Agra can be customized upon request.  Please contact the local tour operator after booking if you would like to modify the itinerary. You can finish Tour anytime.