Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Tour by Express Train From Delhi

On a day excursion from New Delhi, explore the famed Taj Mahal and the UNESCO-listed wonders of Agra, with round-trip train transportation included. After being picked up from your accommodation in Delhi, take the train to Agra and enjoy breakfast while travelling. Come along with your private party for an interesting day of exploration to the Taj Mahal with your experienced guide. With a uniformed driver and a private air-conditioned vehicle, travel in style. With admission tickets included, visit the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, and Baby Taj while dining out for lunch in Agra.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   At 7:00 in the morning, a driver will pick you up from your New Delhi hotel or the airport. After that, a driver will take you to Nizamuddin Railway Station so you may catch a train to Agra. Travel to Agra in India's newest train, the Gatiman Express, a fast train that travels 116.6 miles (188 kilometres) in about 80 minutes. At 8:10 a.m., board the train at Delhi. One of the stewards of the Gatiman Express will serve you breakfast. Enjoy your breakfast and the view from the extra-large windows while you relax and rejuvenate.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   When your train pulls into the Agra Railway Station at 9:50 AM, our guide will be waiting outside your train coach with a sign bearing your name. You will next move on to see the Taj Mahal from here.

3. 3

   Taj Mahal

   3 hours

   Visit the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its exquisite architecture, which combines aspects of Muslim, Turkish, Indian, and Persian architectural forms. The Taj Mahal's distinctive white marble is highlighted by the intricate landscape and reflecting lakes. Take advantage of the tour's included interior visit. You will have the chance to observe the luxury, the intricate attention to detail, the black and white marble flooring' geometrical pattern, the arched doors and alcoves, and more. Your tour guide will describe the remaining history. Spend about two hours exploring the memorial.

4. 4

   Agra Fort

   1 hour

   You will be driven to the nearby Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, after your visit of the Taj Mahal. constructed from red sandstone between 1565 and 1573. Up until the Mughals seized it during the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi, it served as the primary palace for the Sikarwar clan of Rajput monarchs. Other names for it included "Lal-Qila," "Fort Rouge," and "Qila-i-Akbari." Behind its 2.5 km-long encircling walls, this majestic red sandstone castle houses the imperial palace of the Mughal rulers. It has a number of fantastical palaces, such as Shah Jahan's wonders, the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, as well as two fine mosques and audience halls like the Diwan-i-Khas. Either Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb or Agra Fort are options.

5. 5

   Itmad-ud-Daula

   1 hour

   You will resume your Agra touring after the lunch break. On the banks of the Yamuna, which had previously been a collection of magnificent pleasure gardens, this was the first Mughal mausoleum to be built. Additionally, it was the first to make extensive use of pietra dura.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   1 hour

   Your final excursion in the city includes free time for souvenir shopping (own expense). The intricate handicrafts and embroidered work produced in Agra are increasingly acknowledged.

7. 7

   Agra Fort Railway Station

   2 hours

   You will be dropped back to Delhi by the express train and start your return journey back.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.