New Delhi Trip Overview
This is a 2 days/overnight Taj mahal tour. Depart and Return Delhi on the 90-minute Gatimaan Express Train to Agra. Enjoy a private guided tour of The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Baby Taj & More. Return to Delhi on your second day by train at 7:30 PM, and get dropped off to your hotel or the airport.
* Experience the fun and excitement of travelling on India’s Fastest Train – Gatimaan Express
* Explore many World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, & Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri
* Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal, with your guide assisting in taking memorable photos that will last a lifetime
* Travel in comfort in a chauffeured car with a private guide
* Watch the sunset over the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This is a 2 days/overnight Taj mahal tour. Depart and Return Delhi on the 90-minute Gatimaan Express Train to Agra. Enjoy a private guided tour of The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Baby Taj & More. Return to Delhi on your second day by train at 7:30 PM, and get dropped off to your hotel or the airport.
* Experience the fun and excitement of travelling on India’s Fastest Train – Gatimaan Express
* Explore many World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, & Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri
* Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal, with your guide assisting in taking memorable photos that will last a lifetime
* Travel in comfort in a chauffeured car with a private guide
* Watch the sunset over the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi-Agra
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
7:00 AM get picked up from the airport or your hotel in the Delhi NCR area, before being taken to the Nizamuddin railway station. Enjoy the 90-minute air-conditioned train journey that departs at 8:10 am with breakfast on board. Experience the fun and excitement of travelling on India’s Fastest Train – Gatimaan Express At 9:50 am, you will reach Agra Cantt railway station. Upon exit, Our chauffeur will pick-up you from Agra Cantt Train station and you will be driven to Fatehpur Sikri (1 hour) a beautiful small city west of Agra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
After reaching Agra you will be driven to Fatehpur Sikri (1 hour) which is a beautiful small city west of Agra, founded in the 16th-century by Third Mughal emperor Akbar. There are marvellous red sandstone buildings. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bai Palace is a mix of Hindu and Islamic styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site. In the afternoon, lunch break (own expense) After lunch you will be driven back to Agra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
After lunch, you will be driven back to Agra to enjoy a sunset view of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh – The Moonlight Garden believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlight nights. The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. Great view of Taj Mahal from where you can explore the Sunset View of the Taj Mahal. After Sightseeing check into the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra
Day 2: Agra-Delhi
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
At 9 AM meet your private guide in the hotel lobby. Start the tour by visiting the Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world. Admire the beauty of the Taj Mahal, and learn about the remarkable story of how and why it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Your guide can assist in taking photos for you at the best spots at Taj Mahal. After touring the Taj Mahal for approximately 2 hours,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After Taj Mahal, visit The Agra Fort an architectural masterpiece now a Unesco World Heritage Site, Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, often referred to as a walled city. Made of red sandstone was once the erstwhile residence of the Mughals. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echoes the story of the Mughal Empire. Within the premises of Agra Fort lie the most exquisite structures like the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i I Khas, Diwan-i I Aam, Moti Masjid and Jahangiri Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Once you have enjoyed your lunch (own expense), visit Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), The craftsmanship of the tomb foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. The marble tomb was created by Emperor Jehangir’s queen, Nur Jehan, in memory of her father. the first Mughal structure built completely from marble. The monument makes extensive use of Pietra Dura, and sits magnificently on the Yamuna River, making for excellent views.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
At around 4:30 pm, begin your return journey back Agra Cantt Railway station, where you will take the Gatimaan train departing at 17:45 & reaching Delhi at 19:30 with supper on board. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your desired location in Delhi by private car. Your tour ends with wonderful memories of Taj Mahal
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
