1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi by Train

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  New Delhi

  You will be picked up from your hotel /airport or anywhere in Delhi at 5am and transferred to the New Delhi railway station to board a super fast deluxe train to the city of Taj Mahal - Agra. At 6am your train Shatabdi Exp (Train No. 12002) departs from the New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served on board during this 2-hour journey.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Agra

  Upon arrival at 8am Agra Cantonment railway station, you will be greeted by your driver with your name on the Placard at the main exit gate. He will transfer you to 5 star hotel, where you will have some time to freshen up and, later meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Taj Mahal

  Your tour will start with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India". It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Agra Fort

  Continue your tour by visiting Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. from red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Carpet House Agra

  Around 5pm, after your return to Agra, you may enjoy some shopping. Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products beside an inlay are: brass-ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery and leather accessories and clothes.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Fatehpur Sikri

  After lunch you will leave for Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is an hour away from Agra. It has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Agra Cantt

  At the end of this tour at 8:30pm you will be transferred back to Agra Cantt railway station to catch your train back to Delhi, which departs at 9:15pm. The dinner will be served on board.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  At 11:30pm upon arrival to New Delhi railway station, you will be greeted by your driver, who then will transfer you back to your hotel in Delhi.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All Travelers date of birth, gender, Passport number and Nationality are required at time of booking
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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