Agra with Fatehpur Sikri same day trip from Delhi with chauffeur & licensed guide

Be amazed by one of the seven wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal. Also visit the picturesque Agra Fort & the Itmad-ud-Daulah's tomb with a guide well-versed in India’s architectural history. Your full-day tour includes round-trip transport from you Delhi hotel with a private chauffeur. The guide will join you in Agra.
Also, visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri which is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor.

Upon pickup in the morning from your hotel in Delhi by a private chauffeur, you’re transferred in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle to Agra, a distance of approx. 135 miles (220km) covered in about 3 hours & 30 minutes. Please note that since the tour is a private tour you have the option to leave Delhi anytime between 6 AM and 10 AM.

On arrival in Agra, first visit the Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonder of the World was build by Shah Jahan in 1631AD and was completed in 1651. This symbol of love was build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever build for love. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete. Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planer of this magnificent memorial.  On full moon night, the glory of the Taj is at its best. (Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday).

Agra Fort: build by the famed Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan region it has partially become Palace. The fort presents a good sampling of their favoured architectural styles. Akbar drew on Islamic and Hindu traditions and the result is eclectic. By Shah Jahan's time the style had become so homogenized that it is impossible to separate the Hindu and Muslim strands. The Diwan-I-Am(public audience hall) the beautiful Diwan-I-Khas (private audience hall) were also added by Shah Jahan.

Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb: Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence. Itmad-ud-daula has important place in history as well as architecture. This is actually the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of marble. Later, your chauffeur will drive you back in your private air-conditioned vehicle to Delhi with drop-off at your hotel.

Inclusions :
- Transfers and sightseeing in comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
- Services of a knowledgeable, government-licensed English-speaking guide
- Bottled water within the vehicle (One litre per person)
- Applicable GST

Exclusions :
- Monument entrance fees
- Any meals
- Pick-up from hotel / location outside Delhi city
- Gratuities (Optional)