Taj Mahal Extension Overview

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    • HHAJ
    • 4.20 out of 5
    • Total twin price tool tip
      USD $460
      CAD $440
      AUD $425
      EUR €325
      GBP £270
      NZD $545
      ZAR R3,525
      CHF FR400
      *
    • Total single price tool tip
      USD $570
      CAD $545
      AUD $525
      EUR €400
      GBP £330
      NZD $670
      ZAR R4,350
      CHF FR490
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Tour from Delhi to Agra and see the Taj Mahal

Journey to India’s famous Taj Mahal, a majestic monument to love. Built by a Mughal emperor as tribute to his late wife, this incredible structure continually astounds visitors with its inspiring architecture and remains one of the worlds finest examples of Muslim art. Beginning in Delhi, journey to Agra to see this iconic sight, enjoying plenty of sightseeing along the way. Watch the sun rise over the ‘Taj’ before taking a trip to the magnificent red sandstone Red Fort. Experience the expansive deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri and the tomb of Akbar the Great in Sikandra. Returning to Delhi, sample spicy curries, bargain at the markets and interact with locals to get a feel for the unforgettable culture, colour and character of India.

  • Experience the ghost town chills of Fatehpur Sikri
  • Explore Delhi’s Old Town
  • Encounter the beauty of the Taj Mahal
  • Admire Agra’s Red Fort
  • See the diverse designs of the Jama Masjid mosque

Taj Mahal Extension Summary

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Day 1 Delhi/Agra

Dive into the colour and chaos of Old Delhi on a guided tour. Wander through markets, explore temples and visit historical sites. Almost everything is for sale in the backstreets of the city, from wedding paraphernalia to fireworks. In the afternoon travel to Agra in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Day 2 Taj Mahal/Agra

Watch as the morning light plays over the Taj Mahal, changing the marble from dusky purple to pale blue to gold-white. Worked on by over 20,000 builders and artisans, this awesome structure is testament to the Emperor Shah Jahan's love for his second wife, Mumtaz. Discover Agra's other impressive monument, the Red Fort, an imperial Mughal city that houses a palace, mosque and harem quarters within its 2.5 kilometre long walls.

Day 3 Delhi

Visit Sikandra to visit the Mughal Emperor Akbar's tomb before heading back to Delhi where this excursion concludes.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    New Delhi, India
  • Finish:

    New Delhi, India
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12
  • Ages:

    Min 5
  • Meals:

    2 breakfasts, 0 dinners
  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (2 nts)
  • Transport:

    Private vehicle
  • Carbon emissions offset:

    68kg pp per trip
  • Total price from

    USD $460
    CAD $440
    AUD $425
    EUR €325
    GBP £270
    NZD $545
    ZAR R3,525
    CHF FR400
    *
    Price information
  • OR
  • Total price from

    USD $570
    CAD $545
    AUD $525
    EUR €400
    GBP £330
    NZD $670
    ZAR R4,350
    CHF FR490
    *
    Price information
  • Per day from:

    USD $190
    CAD $181
    AUD $175
    EUR €133
    GBP £110
    NZD $223
    ZAR R1,450
    CHF FR163
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    • 3
    • HHAJ
    • 4.20 out of 5
    • Total twin price tool tip
      USD $460
      CAD $440
      AUD $425
      EUR €325
      GBP £270
      NZD $545
      ZAR R3,525
      CHF FR400
      *
    • Total single price tool tip
      USD $570
      CAD $545
      AUD $525
      EUR €400
      GBP £330
      NZD $670
      ZAR R4,350
      CHF FR490
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Short Breaks
    • Original
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