OVERNIGHT AGRA TOUR

Day 1: Delhi – Agra

Morning after breakfast at Hotel, our car will pick you up & then proceed to Agra via Yamuna Expressway for full day sightseeing tour.

On arrival in Agra, visit Taj Mahal.

Agra, the city known for the famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal is the single most famous tourist destination of India. Located at a distance of Approx. 210 km south of Delhi, it situated on the west bank of River Yamuna. The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years.

Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday); with its incredible lacy white grandeur is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. In memory of his wife, the great Mughal emperor Shah Jehan constructed this most extravagant and incomparable monument built for love. Amazingly graceful from any angle, it is the close up detail, which is really Astounding.

Morning after breakfast, visit Taj Mahal and Agra fort.

Agra Fort, situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, is another monumental mission accomplished by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and grandson Shah Jehan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosques and audience halls contained within its massive wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.

After that we take a visit to ‘Aakrati’, where you would get to shop the best of Carpets, Handicrafts, Textiles, Zardozi Embroidery, and Jewellery/ Marble Inlay Work.

Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 2: Agra- Fatehpur Sikri - Delhi (Breakfast)

Morning after breakfast. Drive to Fatehpur sikri approx 40 min.

Visit Fatehpur Sikri is a city in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India.Originally named was Vijaypur Sikari of Sikarwar Rajput Clan later The city was founded in 1569 by the Emperor, Akbar, and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. After his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambore, Akbar decided to shift his capital from Agra to a new location 23 miles (37 km) W.S.W on the Sikri ridge, to honour the Sufi saint Salim Chishti. Here he commenced the construction of a planned walled city which took the next fifteen years in planning and construction of a series of royal palaces, harem, courts, a mosque, private quarters and other utility buildings. He named the city, Fatehabad, with Fateh, a word of Arabic origin in Persian, meaning "victorious." it was later called Fatehpur Sikri. It is at Fatehpur Sikri that the legends of Akbar and his famed courtiers, the nine jewels or Navaratnas, were born. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the best preserved collections of Indian Mughal architecture in India.

Later, After Visit Drive back to Delhi. On Arrival Delhi, Our car will drop you at Hotel for onward Journey.

*End of Tour*

Nett rate on the basis of above programme will be:

Our prices include the following:

• 1 night accommodation at Above mentioned hotel, twin sharing with breakfast.
• All transfers & sightseeing tour by using AC Indigo for 1-2 Pax and AC Innova for 3-4 Pax.
• Services of English speaking local guide during sightseeing. (Only for Foreign Guest).
• Entrance fee at all monuments as per program (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri).
• 500 ml bottle of mineral water to be provide to each pax during the sightseeing.
• All currently prevailing taxes on the Hotels, transport & government service tax.

Our prices DO NOT include the following:

• Any personal expenses - telephone calls, laundry, shopping, table drinks etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Liability for insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.
• Gratuities for Guides and Drivers.
• Any services /meals other than specified above.

Please Note: Hotel Andaz Delhi is one of the best 5 star luxury hotels in Delhi Aerocity and is located minutes away from the IGI Airport.
Due to the unpredictability of traffic in Delhi it is advisable to stay at the Hyatt Andaz near the Delhi airport as a base guaranteeing your on time arrival for your flight home.

CLC delegates will have a special discounted rate of USD $158 sgl/dbl per night including full buffet breakfast.
Request the discount code to book on line.

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