2-Day Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi to Agra by Super-fast Deluxe Train
4 stops
1
At 5am, you will be picked up from your Delhi hotel or the Indira Ghandi International Airport. From there, transfer to the Delhi Railway Station where you will board your deluxe train to the city of Agra. Breakfast will be served on board over the course of your 2-hour journey.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Agra Cantt
Arrive at the Agra Cantt Railway Station around 8am and meet your driver at the main exit gate. They will be easily identifiable as they will be holding a sign with the lead traveler's name printed. Board the awaiting vehicle and check into your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Priya Restaurant
Break for lunch at 1pm at a local air conditioned restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Mehtab Bagh
Enjoy a photo tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh - The Moonlight Garden, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlight nights, far away from the maddening crowd. The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 984 x 984 ft (300 x 300 m) and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Return to the hotel in the late evening.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Agra City Tour and evening Train to Delhi
7 stops
5
Taj Mahal
At 6am, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Agra and visit Sunrise for world famous Taj Mahal, A UNESCO World Heritage site. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Agra Fort
In the late morning, visit the imposing UNESCO World Heritage site - Agra Fort, Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, and this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Golden Street Restaurant
Break for lunch at one of the area’s best local air-conditioned restaurants.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Fatehpur Sikri
After lunch, begin the 1-hour drive to Fatehpur Sikri, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as 'the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town, it was built by Akbar in the late 16th century,and abandoned after only 14 years. The elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Sanskriti's Imperial Gems
In the early evening, take some time to to enjoy shopping in Agra, which is known for its fabulous handcrafts made of marble and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took a personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are leather ware, brass ware, carpets, jewelry, and embroidery work.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Agra Cantt
At the end of this tour at 4:30pm you will be transferred back to Agra railway station to catch your train back to Delhi, which departs at 5:40pm.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
At 7:30pm upon arrival to Nizamuddin railway station Delhi, you will be greeted by your driver, who then will transfer you back to your hotel/airport in Delhi.
1 hour • 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
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions

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