From Delhi : Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Car Tour with 5* Breakfast

A sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal is the heart of this full-day trip from Delhi. You travel in a private, air-conditioned car, meet a local guide in Agra, and can add Agra Fort and the Baby Taj before driving back. The long road journey is part of the deal: plan on about three hours each way.

I like two things here: your group gets a private guide, so you can ask questions and adjust the time spent at each monument, and the route includes three important Mughal sites rather than the Taj alone. A bottle of mineral water is included, and a battery bus carries you between the Taj Mahal parking area and the monument.

One consideration is the distance. With roughly six hours of driving and visits to several sites, the day can run 10 to 12 hours. The five-star breakfast is included only with the appropriate option, and the meal is described at different points in the schedule, so check exactly what your chosen package includes.

• A private car from Delhi: Pickup is offered in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, as well as at an airport, railway station, hotel, or other local address.
• Your choice of departure time: Sunrise and later morning or afternoon options give you some control over the shape of the day.
• Three Agra monuments: The route covers the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daula, also called the Baby Taj.
• A guide for the main sights: A local professional guide meets you in Agra and leads the visits inside the monuments.
• Optional meal and admission packages: Breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton and monument entry fees depend on the option you select.
• Flexible time on site: You can discuss how long to spend at each monument with your guide, within the limits of a long day trip.

The long road from Delhi to Agra