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Take the train to visit the Taj Mahal, possibly the world’s best-known tomb, on this full-day private guided tour from Delhi. Also, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Agra Fort. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone and you’ll discover how the maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Please note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
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Duration: 15 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Take the train to visit the Taj Mahal, possibly the world’s best-known tomb, on this full-day private guided tour from Delhi. Also, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Agra Fort. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone and you’ll discover how the maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Please note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vivekanand Marg / Minto Road, Kamla Market, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
At 5am Pickup offered from Airport or any other desired pickup location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram then transfer to New Delhi Railway Station. Board your super-fast train to Agra. On the Shatabadi Express (Train No. 12002), breakfast is served on board. Relax and enjoy the countryside sights during your 2-hour journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Cantt, Idgah Colony, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Upon arrival at the railway station in Agra, you are met by your representative at the main exit gate who will be holding a sign with your name on it. Board your private car and make a stop at a four- or five-star hotel for a refreshment, to freshen up, and meet your tour guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Begin the tour with a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site (closed on Fridays). The world’s best-known tomb stands in testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th-century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next, make your way and visit another UNESCO World Heritage site, Agra Fort. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., this huge fort is made of red sandstone. Walk through the maze of the courtyards, mosques, and private chambers, which echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Priya Restaurant, Fatehabad Rd, near Shanti Mangalik Hospital, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
In the early afternoon, take a break for lunch at a local air-conditioned restaurants (meal included).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Afterward, depart for Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site, about an hour away. Fatehpur Sikri 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 and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sanskriti’s Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
You have the option to enjoy shopping in the early evening in Agra. The city is known for its handicrafts made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of the arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest in them 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Cantt, Idgah Colony, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
In the evening, transfer to the railway station in Agra. Your train departs around 9:30pm and dinner is served aboard.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
Around 11:40pm, your train arrives at New Delhi Railway Station, where you will be met by your driver. Your private car drops you off back at your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
