Luxury Heritage and Culture in Agra

Explore the central heritage highlights of Agra from sunrise to sunset, finishing with a river perspective.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Bellevue

   08:00 – 09:00

   Dine at the fine-dining breakfast buffet inside The Oberoi Amarvilas.

2. 09:15|11:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:15

   Tour the marble mausoleum grounds and learn about its 17th-century construction and design history.

   • entryFree
3. 11:30|13:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Agra Fort Tour

   11:30 – 13:00

   Walk through the red sandstone palaces, audience halls, and courtyards of the Mughal imperial fortress.

   • entryFree
4. 13:15|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Peshawri

   13:15 – 14:30

   Enjoy traditional North-West Frontier cuisine at ITC Mughal.

5. 14:45|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   14:45 – 16:00

   Navigate the narrow lanes of old Agra to browse traditional textiles, leatherwork, and spices.

6. 16:15|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   16:15 – 17:15

   Examine the intricate marble inlay work at the tomb often referred to as the Baby Taj.

   • entryFree
7. 17:30|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   17:30 – 18:30

   View the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River from this restored Mughal charbagh garden.

   • entryFree
8. 18:35|19:25
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Boat Ride on Yamuna River

   18:35 – 19:25

   Take a calm evening boat ride along the riverbank behind the monument grounds.

9. 19:45|21:15
   

   Food

   Dinner at Esphahan

   19:45 – 21:15

   Sample Indian specialty dishes accompanied by live sitar music at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

Travel beyond central Agra to imperial ruins, royal tombs, and animal rescue sanctuaries.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Taj Bano

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with an extensive buffet at ITC Mughal.

2. 09:30|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

   09:30 – 12:30

   Drive west to tour Emperor Akbar's abandoned red sandstone capital city and the Buland Darwaza.

   • entryFree
3. 13:00|14:15
   

   Food

   Lunch at Daawat-e-Nawab

   13:00 – 14:15

   Eat regional Mughlai specialties at the Radisson Blu Agra.

4. 14:30|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Akbar's Tomb Visit

   14:30 – 15:45

   Explore the expansive gardens and mixed architectural styles of the tomb complex in Sikandra.

   • entryFree
5. 16:00|17:30
   

   Outdoor

   Wildlife SOS Elephant and Bear Sanctuary

   16:00 – 17:30

   Visit rescued elephants and sloth bears to learn about rehabilitation efforts.

6. 17:45|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Agra Local Food Walking Tour

   17:45 – 18:45

   Walk through old city market lanes to sample savory street foods and sweet petha.

7. 18:50|19:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   18:50 – 19:30

   Browse handcrafted jewelry, embroidery, and souvenirs in the bustling market.

8. 19:45|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Jhankar

   19:45 – 21:00

   Dine on vegetarian Indian food at the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre.

Revisit landmark monuments at a measured pace to focus on artistic details and garden layouts.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Bellevue

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast with views of lush gardens at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

2. 09:15|11:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:00

   Examine the calligraphic inscriptions and semi-precious stone inlays along the outer facades.

   • entryFree
3. 11:15|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   11:15 – 12:30

   Observe the carved lattice screens and decorated interior wall paintings.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Pinch of Spice

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat classic North Indian curry and tandoori dishes in a casual setting.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Agra Fort Tour

   14:15 – 15:45

   Discover the Jahangiri Mahal and the octagonal tower where Shah Jahan spent his final years.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   16:00 – 17:15

   Shop for brassware, metallic thread embroidery (zardozi), and traditional footwear.

7. 17:30|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   17:30 – 18:30

   Walk through the park pathways to capture late-afternoon light on the monument reflection.

   • entryFree
8. 18:35|19:25
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Boat Ride on Yamuna River

   18:35 – 19:25

   Watch the sunset from the water with views of the eastern wall of the Taj complex.

9. 19:45|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Esphahan

   19:45 – 21:00

   Enjoy refined Mughlai tasting dishes at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

Combine visits to Akbar's tomb and Wildlife SOS with an afternoon trip to Fatehpur Sikri.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Dasaprakash

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy South Indian breakfast classics like dosas and idlis.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Akbar's Tomb Visit

   09:15 – 10:45

   Stroll through the park grounds where blackbuck deer roam freely near the tomb structures.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|13:00
   

   Outdoor

   Wildlife SOS Elephant and Bear Sanctuary

   11:00 – 13:00

   Guided walkthrough focusing on the medical care and habitat structures for rescued bears.

4. 13:15|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Taj Bano

   13:15 – 14:30

   Relax over a buffet lunch at ITC Mughal.

5. 14:45|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

   14:45 – 17:30

   Visit the Panch Mahal, Salim Chishti's marble tomb, and the Diwan-i-Khas.

   • entryFree
6. 17:45|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Agra Local Food Walking Tour

   17:45 – 18:45

   Taste fried bedai bread, spicy dahi bhalla, and hot jalebis from established street vendors.

7. 18:50|19:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   18:50 – 19:30

   Pick up handmade crafts and marble trinkets from local stall owners.

8. 19:45|21:15
   

   Food

   Dinner at Peshawri

   19:45 – 21:15

   Indulge in slow-cooked dal bukhara and tandoori kebabs at ITC Mughal.

Combine central monument visits with an afternoon dedicated to regional handicrafts and market exploration.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Bellevue

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with fresh pastries, juice, and hot dishes at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

2. 09:15|11:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:15

   Walk through the formal gardens and central reflecting pools near the main complex entrance.

   • entryFree
3. 11:30|13:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Agra Fort Tour

   11:30 – 13:00

   Explore the Sheesh Mahal mirror palace and the grand halls of public and private audience.

   • entryFree
4. 13:15|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Daawat-e-Nawab

   13:15 – 14:30

   Enjoy a quiet sit-down meal featuring royal Indian recipes.

5. 14:45|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   14:45 – 16:00

   Examine the riverside gardens and delicate stonework of Mirza Ghiyas Beg's tomb.

   • entryFree
6. 16:15|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   16:15 – 17:30

   Shop for traditional leather goods and woven silk shawls.

7. 17:45|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Boat Ride on Yamuna River

   17:45 – 18:45

   Float gently along the water to take in dusk light over the river plain.

8. 18:50|19:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   18:50 – 19:30

   Finish the daylight hours wandering through the tranquil rear garden paths.

   • entryFree
9. 19:45|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Jhankar

   19:45 – 21:00

   Sample aromatic vegetarian thalis at the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre.

Spend the morning at the elephant rescue center before returning to Akbar's legacy sites.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Taj Bano

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy hot breakfast items and coffee in the dining hall of ITC Mughal.

2. 09:30|12:00
   

   Outdoor

   Wildlife SOS Elephant and Bear Sanctuary

   09:30 – 12:00

   Observe rescued elephants during their morning bath and feeding sessions.

3. 12:15|13:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Akbar's Tomb Visit

   12:15 – 13:15

   Inspect the intricate sandstone geometric carvings on the grand entrance gateway.

   • entryFree
4. 13:30|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Pinch of Spice

   13:30 – 14:30

   Enjoy North Indian curries and tandoori breads.

5. 14:45|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

   14:45 – 17:30

   Re-explore the extensive complex courtyard by courtyard with a focus on historical court life.

   • entryFree
6. 17:45|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Agra Local Food Walking Tour

   17:45 – 18:45

   Sample regional snacks like dalmoth and freshly fried kachoris.

7. 18:50|19:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   18:50 – 19:30

   Complete final purchases of spices, incense, and embroidered lace.

8. 19:45|21:15
   

   Food

   Dinner at Esphahan

   19:45 – 21:15

   Savor authentic royal Indian dishes at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

Consolidate your journey with visits across all major riverfront monuments and local artisan markets.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Bellevue

   08:00 – 09:00

   Final morning dining at The Oberoi Amarvilas.

2. 09:15|11:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit the Taj Mahal

   09:15 – 11:15

   Take a final morning walk through the mausoleum grounds and central gardens.

   • entryFree
3. 11:30|13:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Agra Fort Tour

   11:30 – 13:00

   Walk along the fortified ramparts and inspect the royal pavilions.

   • entryFree
4. 13:15|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Peshawri

   13:15 – 14:30

   Enjoy a farewell lunch featuring signature kebabs and naans at ITC Mughal.

5. 14:45|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah

   14:45 – 16:00

   Enjoy a peaceful afternoon walk through the quiet riverfront tomb pavilions.

   • entryFree
6. 16:15|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Mehtab Bagh Visit

   16:15 – 17:30

   Spend late afternoon relaxing in the shaded lawns across the river.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Boat Ride on Yamuna River

   17:45 – 18:45

   Conclude your sightseeing with a final twilight boat trip on the river.

8. 18:50|19:30
   

   Shopping

   Kinari Bazaar Shopping Tour

   18:50 – 19:30

   Pick up last-minute gifts and regional goods in the central market.

9. 19:45|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Daawat-e-Nawab

   19:45 – 21:00

   Celebrate the conclusion of the trip with Mughlai fine dining at Radisson Blu.