| City | Major Attraction |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Old Delhi: Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort New Delhi: India Gate, President’s House, Humayun's Tomb, |
| Agra | Taj Mahal, Red Fort |
Day 01Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi takes pride in being the capital of the country for many dynasties. It is in fact a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. A vibrant melting pot, it encapsulates two very different worlds, the 'old' and the 'new', each representing delectably different experiences. Come experience it...
Overnight Hotel – Delhi
Day 02Delhi – Agra (Drive 220 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)
Post breakfast start your day with a private guided city of Old Delhi
Old Delhi:
Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation20on 31 January 1948.
Continue the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best-known mosque in India.
Experience the rickshaw ride ‘a friendly local guides takes you through the bustling streets for an authentic glimpse of the ‘walled city’ in the heart of Delhi. As you travel by foot and rickshaw, explore Khari Baoli, Spice Market, visit a Sikh temple & admire historical land mark and more…
Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.
Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar& its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy shopping at some High-end Fashion stores of Delhi and also visit Craft Emporiums etc with our shopping expert.
Afternoon driven to Agra: beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)
Day 03Agra – Delhi (Drive 220 Kms 3-4 Hrs)
Delhi Departure
Start your day with a guided visit “Symbol of eternal LOVE Taj Mahal” at dawn (Closed on Friday), which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Post breakfast driven to Delhi en route visiting Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.
Post breakfast proceed to visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
Also experience a demonstration of the 350-year-old tradition of Marble Inlay, a craftwork also known as Pietra Dura was introduced in India in the 17th century by the Mughals and primarily made famous by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal, the cenotaph of the emperor and his wife, is a classic example of beautiful marble inlay. Visit a workshop where this beautiful art form is being practiced even today.
Later transfer to Delhi international airport to board flight for onward journey, taking back memory of 7th wonder TAJ MAHAL.
Tour Concludes: Exceptional Escapes Manager will assist you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight.
