In the early morning, your guide picks you up from your Agra hotel or the Agra train station and takes you to the Taj Majal to watch the sunrise. The stunning white marble mausoleum was constructed by the Mughal emperor Sha Jahan for his favorite wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Next up, see the Agra Fort. Your guide shares commentary about the blend of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles seen in the 16th-century monument, which contains a series of elegant palaces inside its fortified walls.
Take a break for a lunch of Indian fare at an air-conditioned restaurant. Afterward, browse handicrafts shops that carry embroidery, jewellery, marble and stone inlay, leather goods, and carpets.
Return to the Taj Mahal before sunset in order to see the iconic site in the evening light. Your guide then ends your tour with drop-off at your hotel or the railway station in the evening.