From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Express Train

From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Express Train

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Embark on a private guided tour of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Baby Taj from Dehli. Take a scenic train ride with breakfast and supper and learn all about these iconic landmarks from your guide.

Highlights

Experience the fun and excitement of traveling on India's railway
See the 3 main Agra Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj
Witness the beauty and mystic of the Taj Mahal
Learn about the sites' history and architecture
Travel in comfort in a chauffeured car with a private guide

Description

Discover the beauty and history of Agra on this day trip from Delhi. Travel on a comfortable train and be met by a private guide and car. Visit top sights like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and hearty supper during your tour. Get picked up from the airport or your hotel in the Delhi NCR area, before being taken to the Nizamuddin railway station. Sit back and relax on the 90-minute air-conditioned train journey with a tasty complimentary breakfast. Arrive at the Agra Cantt railway station and be met by your private guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. Drive to 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. Have assistance with taking photos at the best angles from your guide. Head to the nearby Agra Fort, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour this facinating sandstone fortress before having some free time to purchase a nice lunch. Continue to Baby Taj, the first Mughal structure built completely from marble. The monument makes extensive use of Pietra Dura ( stone inlay technique), and sits magnificently on the Yamuna River, making for excellent views. Begin your return journey back at the Agra Cantt Railway station. Hop aboard the train to Delhi and savor a hot supper on the train. Upon arrival in Delhi, be transferred back to your desired location in the city by private car.

Includes

Pickup and drop off from anywhere in Delhi NCR Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad (airport or hotel) Return journey train tickets Breakfast and dinner on board the train Entry tickets to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, if option selected Private tour guide for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Water bottles and umbrellas Sightseeing by private air-conditioned car

Important Information

The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays
The latest pick up time at the airport is 6:30 AM
In certain circumstances (special holidays or heavy winter fog) train tickets may not be available. In such instances, a private car will be arranged
Both 1st and 2nd class trains have air-conditioning