"All Inclusive Ultimate Walking Tour Of Agra SmartPass offering 12 + Attractions" Tour

"All Inclusive Ultimate Walking Tour Of Agra SmartPass offering 12 + Attractions" Tour

Product Code: 174574P5.

Overview:

The no hidden cost, maximum value SmartPass is a day tour from Agra that includes entry tickets, licensed guides fee, private car, lunch, beverages and super discounts. It comes with flexible options to choose any 3 attractions out of the 10 Agra attractions on offer. These include World Heritage Monuments such as The Taj Mahal, The Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri or hidden gems like Red Taj, Sunset Taj, Philately Museum, Shiva Temple Visit, Armenian Cemetery, Akbar’s Mausoleum, Baby Taj, and Bazaar Walks & Food Walks. The SmartPass is the safest and women-friendly excursion as all tours are conducted by government licensed professional guides each having over 10000 hours of guiding experience. In addition, tourists get GPS locations for every activity. That's not all!. It comes with additional goodies such as complimentary Craft Tours, shopping discounts at fair priced emporiums, and attractive discounts at the top-rated fine-dining restaurants of Agra. Once purchased, the SmartPass is valid for 300 days so that one can enjoy maximum flexibility.

Tour´s atracttions

Agra is a city located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a few kilometers south of the national capital, New Delhi. Agra is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and India. This city is an important tourist destination due to its numerous buildings from the Mughal era, especially the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, which have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Agra is the clearest example of an immense country, with an eternal flow of contrasts. The imposing Taj-Mahal is a clear example that makes this city unique and wonderful. Almost everything else is relegated to the white beauty of this wonder of humanity. However, it would not be entirely fair to visit Agra exclusively by the Taj-Mahal, since its history is traced by other attractions. In Agra, a great center of education, art, commerce and culture was created. Most of the famous monuments, including the Taj Mahal, belong to this period. Today, modern Agra retains the Muslim heritage. He, who walks down the narrow and crowded streets of the city, will know the aromas of his food, the traditional artisans busy creating an endless variety of masterpiece and much more. In Agra, you can find a variety of hotels that meet all budgets; interesting restaurants serve all the variety in food and specialty stores. All this makes Agra like this: The largest international tourism center.

The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River, located in the Indian city of Agra. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned him in 1632 to house the grave of one of his wives, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare complex, which includes a mosque and a guesthouse, and is located in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. The Taj Mahal was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983 as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of world heritage." Many consider the Taj Mahal as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of the rich history of India. This wonder attracts millions of visitors a year; a few years ago, he was declared the winner of the New7Wonders of the World initiative. The Taj Mahal is the tourist symbol of India. You should not miss a place if you go to India. In addition, it is considered one of the most reputed buildings within the Mughal architecture, which is a fusion between Persian, Muslim and Indian architecture. Although the mausoleum covered by the white marble dome is the best known part, the Taj Mahal is a set of integrated buildings.

The Agra Fort, also known as the Agra Red Fort, is a dazzling historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital moved from Agra to Delhi. Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers who occupied it were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra Fort was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In addition, it is a few kilometers northwest of another of the most famous monuments, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be described more accurately as a walled city. This powerful red sandstone fortress encompasses, within its walls of enclosure, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It consists of many fairytale palaces, such as Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; courtrooms, such as Diwan-i-Khas; and two beautiful mosques. This site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. This powerful red sandstone fortress encompasses, within its cerramento walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It consists of many fairytale palaces, such as Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; courtrooms, such as Diwan-i-Khas; and two beautiful mosques. This site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.

The Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, in the west part of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Fatehpur Sikri is a red sandstone city that was once the extravagant capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century nowadays stands deserted as a well-preserved ghost town. It was mysteriously abandoned not long after it was established but remains as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India. Visiting Fatehpur Sikri is a popular day trip from Agra. The best time to visit this city is during the cooler dry weather from November to March. It's open from sunrise until sunset. Fatehpur Sikri is made up of two different parts; the mosque and palace complex, surrounded by a majestic fortification wall. At the entrance to The Mosque, you can find Buland Darwaza, which is claimed to be the tallest gateway in the world. Behind this extraordinary carved gate is the white marble tomb of Sufi saint Salim Chishti. Besides, there is also a free Archaeological Museum near it. The palace's architecture is an exquisite blend of Isamic and Hindu influences. Other notable buildings include the five-storied Panch Mahal, the recreation quarters of the royal women. Daulat Khana-I-Khas, Akbar's private chambers, the Ankh Micholi Treasury, and an ornamental pond. With a vast history, over the years Fatehpur Sikri has become in a splendid citadel of grand courts, palaces, Mosques and gardens that rivaled the splendors of Delhi and Agra.

The Hidden Gems of Agra, the city of the Mughals is most famous for the majestic and splendid Taj Mahal, and several other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, in Agra you can also visit the bustling and colorful markets of the Old City and get an insight into the daily life of its people, besides walking through narrow lanes flanked by colorful bazaars that display the best of what Agra has to offer. Most famous as the home of the Taj Mahal, Agra is set on a bend in the sacred Yamuna River and has held a strategic defensive position throughout its history. Both the Taj and the highly impressive city fort overlook the river, as do a number of significant tombs and mausoleums from the Mughal period. The Taj is the undoubted highlight, a magnificent structure that easily lives up to its exalted reputation. Modern Agra by comparison lacks the charm of the other great cities of India's north; however, its exquisite monuments make it an unmissable stop on any first time tour of the country.

Program Details:

• Pick-up from Guest's location: Your private car will pick you up 30 minutes before your tour starts.
• Briefing by Guide: The Guide Will Brief You on the Itinerary as Per Your Selection of 3 Attractions.
• Tour Starts With First Attraction: With the First Attraction Chosen By Guest.
• Beverage Break at the End of First Attraction Tour: Ask your Guide for your choice of hot or cold beverage.
• Tour of the Second Attraction Starts: As per your chosen itinerary, the guide will take you to the second attraction of your choice.
• Lunch Break: Enjoy your Indian Cuisine Lunch (Buffet or TDH Menu) at a fine dining restaurant. Avail your discounts by asking the Guide.
• Complimentary Craft Tour: See these master craftsmen at work. It takes you to the ateliers of the stone inlay artists. Agra has carefully preserved the best stone inlay tradition in the whole of South Asia. These artisans come from an unbroken line descended from the very master craftsmen who created the intricate stone inlay on the Taj Mahal.
• Third Attraction Tour Starts: As per your chosen itinerary, the guide will take you to the second attraction of your choice.
• Drop Off & Tour Memento Collection: Surprise Tour Memento. Get back to your designated drop-off point. Midways stop to collect your Surprise and Complimentary Tour Memento.

What´s included in the tour?

• Tour guide
• Round-trip private transportation on a comfortable air-conditioned car or van.
• Entrance fee to Taj Mahal.
• Entrance fee to Agra Fort.
• Discount Coupons for Craft Emporiums.
• Shoe Covers, Bottled Water, Discount coupons for restaurants & craft emporiums.
• Skip-the-Line eTickets To Taj Mahal, Agra Fort.

Not Included in the tour:

• Food and Drinks unless specified.
• Guide Tips.
• Videography Charges
• Other activities at Taj Mahal or Agra Fort.
• Souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, etc.
• Any other product or service not mentioned on the inclusions list.

Items you should not bring with you:

• Eatables.
• Tripods.
• Electronic Devices.
• Batteries.

Additional Information / Recommendations:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Mobile Ticket Accepted.
• Most travelers can participate.
• Near public transportation.
• Stroller accessible.
• Infants between the ages 0-5 are free.
• Kids between 5 to 14.99 Years old Pay as a children.
• All children 15 or older pay the regular adult rate.
• The recommended departure time for this tour is 9:00 am.