Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra
Day 1: Delhi / Agra
Morning drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra - check into hotel. Afternoon, the guests will board the 'decorated tongas' (horse carriage) which will take them to Taj Mahal…… Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. The guests will stay at the Taj Mahal till sunset to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light. Overnight at hotel.
A tour to the City of Agra is incomplete without Shopping.There are lots of handicraft emporiums that offer a variety of sandalwood and rose wood items along with brass decorative pieces and stone carved images. The fine work done by the local artisans in the city is notable and the markets of Agra are the best place to explore exquisite piece of fine Zari embroidery work, stone inlay work, durries and carpets.
Day 2: Agra Honey Moon
After breakfast visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. Afternoon, visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions. In the evening witness magic show. Magic show - There is nothing that captures the magical spirit of the lad as much as the conjuror who enthralls his audience with sleights of hands and a range of tricks. Only the adventurous can volunteer to be sawed in half.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Agra / Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive back to Delhi.
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