The 2 Days trip to Delhi & Agra is a popular choice among travellers who want to discover India’s culture and history on Saturday and Sunday. Being the capital of the country, people from all corners live here and this creates a vibrant mix of Indian cultures that tourists love to experience. Here, they will also get a chance to taste local dishes from all over the country and this would not be possible in any other city. Agra is also well known in the world due to Taj Mahal and other heritage sites such as Agra Fort. Thus, this perfect combination of Delhi & Agra makes a wonderful trip on the weekends which is ideal for tourist who have very limited time to explore India.
Delhi and Agra Tour Package - 02 Days
ITINERARY
DAY - 01 (DELHI SIGHTSEEING)
This 2 Days Tour of Delhi & Agra begins with a warm welcome by our team at the airport who will then take you to the hotel to complete the check-in formalities before starting the sightseeing. Delhi is an amazing city that has lots of vibrant markets and historically important heritage sites that foreign tourists love to explore.
You should start the sightseeing in Old Delhi with an amazing Rickshaw Ride that will take you to Chandni Chowk market where you can experience the local culture and taste some local food such as “Parantha”. Your tour guide will also take you to Jama Masjid and Red Fort which is a heritage site in Old Delhi. The spice market of “Khari Baoli” is also an excellent choice that you should explore because it is Asia’s largest wholesale spice market that is operational since 17th century.
The second part of sightseeing will start with a visit to Connaught Place where you can do some shopping at Janpath followed by a visit to India Gate. Next on the list are Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar that travellers like to visit. If you have some spare time then you can also explore Lotus Temple to spend few minutes is a very peaceful environment. This will end the tour of Delhi with some great experiences of interacting with local people.
DAY - 02 (AGRA SIGHTSEEING)
Today, you need to wake-up a bit early and finish your delicious breakfast at hotel’s restaurant before going on a three-hour drive towards Agra. The travel time is not much and you are expected to reach at 12:00 PM to meet your tour guide for this day. You can start the sightseeing tour in Agra with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal which is the main highlight of this trip. Two hours are more than enough for this sightseeing to explore the entire complex and capture some good photos.
Next on the list is Agra Fort which is very big and takes 2 hours to explore all prominent places such as “Diwan-I-Aam” and “Jahangir’s Palace”. Now it is the time to visit Baby Taj and depending on the availability of time, you can also explore Mehtab Bagh in the evening to capture few more pictures of the Taj Mahal at the time of sunset from the left bank of Yamuna River. You should start travelling back to New Delhi after completing this sightseeing in Agra and our driver will drop you at the hotel or airport if you want to catch a flight.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
01 Nights Stay in 3/4/5 Star Hotels
Daily Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
Private AC Car with Driver
Govt. Approved Tour Guide
Monument Entry Tickets Charges
Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi
Complimentary Mineral Water Bottles
All Taxes, Fuel Cost & Parking Charges
Tips, Gratuities & Alcoholic Drinks
Expensed of Personal Nature
Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main attractions covered in this 2-day tour?
The sightseeing tour in Old Delhi included your visit to the Chandni Chowk market, Red Fort and Jama Masjid with and optional visit to the “Khari Baoli” spice market if you want smell the rich aroma of natural and authentic spices in India. You will be exploring Connaught Place, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar in New Delhi with an optional visit to the Lotus Temple which is made in the shape of a flower and you will find very peaceful environment inside. You will be travelling towards Agra on the second day to explore the magnificent Taj Mahal and huge Agra Fort which has many important places inside that you must explore. You can also visit Baby Taj, Mehtab Bagh and some famous local markets in the evening before starting your return journey towards Delhi to complete this tour at the airport or the hotel to rest for the night.
Will there be enough time for shopping in Delhi and Agra?
Most foreign tourist love to explore local markets for shopping in the evening to get a perfect exposure under glowing lamps and evening hours are always free in this tour. Dilli Haat and Janpath markets are good for shopping in Delhi during first day’s sightseeing but if you want to explore some other markets then feel free to ask your tour guide. Sadar Bazaar and Kinari Bazaar are the most famous markets in Agra where tourists often go for shopping because these markets also allow them to taste some delicious local dishes. If you want to buy some handcraft items then there are many good workshops near Taj Mahal where you can visit with the guide and you might also get a chance to meet some local artists here who are making these things for decades.
Are tolls, parking fees and fuel charges included in the cost?
We include a private air-conditioned car with driver where the cost of fuel, taxes and parking charges are also included in the total cost of tour package so that our guests can enjoy their journey in India without worrying about any additional charges for the vehicle. We also include some minor changes in the itinerary such as if you want to visit a place within the city that is not included in the itinerary then you can simply ask the driver and he would be happy to take you there to enhance your experience of the trip. If you want to visit a famous market or handicraft emporium to buy some hand-made items for your home then this cost is also included in the package and you do not need to pay anything extra to the driver.
