Private 3-Day Taj Mahal, Agra and Delhi Tour from Goa
Panjim, India
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
A trip to India is considered incomplete without visiting the spectacular monument that lies in Agra, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This 3-day tour is specially designed for tourists who arrive to enjoy the fascinating beaches of Goa for several weeks, so that they may also have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal and visit other attractions in Delhi and Agra, such as the Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. In Delhi, you will have the chance to visit the 11th Century Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, Humayun's Tomb, the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple and the war memorial, India Gate. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and the Secretariat buildings.
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A trip to India is considered incomplete without visiting the spectacular monument that lies in Agra, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This 3-day tour is specially designed for tourists who arrive to enjoy the fascinating beaches of Goa for several weeks, so that they may also have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal and visit other attractions in Delhi and Agra, such as the Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. In Delhi, you will have the chance to visit the 11th Century Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, Humayun's Tomb, the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple and the war memorial, India Gate. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and the Secretariat buildings.Day 1: Goa - New Delhi
You will be picked up from your hotel in Goa prior to your departure and transferred to the Goa airport for your flight to Delhi. Once you arrive in Delhi, you will be met at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at 4-star hotel, The Hans, or similar.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra - Delhi
At 6:30am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi and be driven via the express highway to the Taj Mahal, where your adventure begins. Arrive at Agra where your tour guide will be waiting to brief you on your upcoming sightseeing tour. From there, visit the legendary Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
At noon, visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., and made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. After visiting the Agra Fort, lunch will be provided at one of the best local restaurants.
After lunch you will have free time to shop in Agra, known for its fabulous handicrafts made of marble and soft stone inlay. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest in the arts and was an accomplished artist herself in Zari embroidery work. Besides inlay work, Agra's major handicrafts are leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewelry and embroidery work.
At 5:00pm you will enjoy a photo tour of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the crowd. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to the Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. After a memorable day you will be driven back to Delhi where you will be dropped at your hotel. Overnight at 4-star hotel, The Hans, or similar.
Day 3: Delhi - Goa
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and have a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit the 11th century Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Humayun's Tomb, the Bahai Temple (closed on Mondays) and India Gate. Drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and Secretariat buildings. In the evening you will be transferred to the Delhi airport to board your flight back to Goa.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Goa prior to your departure and transferred to the Goa airport for your flight to Delhi. Once you arrive in Delhi, you will be met at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at 4-star hotel, The Hans, or similar.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra - Delhi
At 6:30am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi and be driven via the express highway to the Taj Mahal, where your adventure begins. Arrive at Agra where your tour guide will be waiting to brief you on your upcoming sightseeing tour. From there, visit the legendary Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No trip to Agra would be complete without a visit to this shimmering vision of domes and minarets. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
At noon, visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., and made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. After visiting the Agra Fort, lunch will be provided at one of the best local restaurants.
After lunch you will have free time to shop in Agra, known for its fabulous handicrafts made of marble and soft stone inlay. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest in the arts and was an accomplished artist herself in Zari embroidery work. Besides inlay work, Agra's major handicrafts are leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewelry and embroidery work.
At 5:00pm you will enjoy a photo tour of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the crowd. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to the Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. After a memorable day you will be driven back to Delhi where you will be dropped at your hotel. Overnight at 4-star hotel, The Hans, or similar.
Day 3: Delhi - Goa
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and have a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit the 11th century Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Humayun's Tomb, the Bahai Temple (closed on Mondays) and India Gate. Drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and Secretariat buildings. In the evening you will be transferred to the Delhi airport to board your flight back to Goa.
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