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Overnight Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour from Delhi by Train

5.0(2)2 daysNew Delhi✓ Free cancellationPrivate tour
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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

Hindi, German

Overview

Experience the best of Mughal grandeur in just two days with this beautifully curated private tour from Delhi to Agra. Discover India’s most iconic landmarks — the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri — while enjoying seamless transfers, skip-the-line entry, and expert guidance every step of the way.

Begin your journey with a comfortable express train ride from Delhi, followed by guided visits to Agra’s most celebrated monuments. Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when its marble glows with a golden hue, explore the Baby Taj (Itmad-ud-Daulah), and step back in time at the mystical Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of Emperor Akbar.

End your journey with a relaxing return train ride to Delhi, complete with dinner served on board and a private drop-off at your desired location. Every moment of this experience is designed to offer comfort, authenticity, and the timeless charm of India’s royal heritage.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Sister Monuments⌄

    Get picked up from anywhere in Delhi NCR at 7:00 am, before being taken to the Nizamuddin railway station.

    Enjoy the 90-minute air-conditioned train journey that departs at 8:00 am with breakfast on-board.

    At 9:30 am, you will reach Agra Cantt railway station. Upon exit, you will meet your private guide with your name signboard. Have a hassle-free check-in to the hotel, get relaxed.

    Meet your guide and start the tour of Agra Fort. This was the Mughal residence until the capital shifted to Delhi. It is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. The Agra Fort also played an important role in the Sherlock Homes mystery known as ' The Sign of the Four'.

    Later visit Tomb of I'timādud-Daulah. It is considered as the draft of Taj Mahal also it reflects upon the hidden side of Taj Mahal and is often described as the Jewel box. Built between 1622 and 1628, it is surrounded by beautiful structures and gardens.

  2. 2Sunrise - World of Wonders⌄

    In the morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel and accompany you to witness the mesmerizing sunrise view over the marble masterpiece — the Taj Mahal. Admire this spectacular monument from the outside before entering the mausoleum that houses the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan.

    Later, the chauffeur will drop you back to your hotel. You can enjoy your breakfast.

    Later, check out from the hotel and drive for about one hour from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent 16th-century Mughal city built from red sandstone. Once the capital of Emperor Akbar, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is often called the “Ghost Town” and is celebrated as the City of Victory, commemorating Akbar’s triumph in the Gujarat campaign.

    After exploring Fatehpur Sikri, you’ll be driven back and dropped off at Agra Railway Station, assisted by your chauffeur.

    Enjoy a comfortable 90-minute train ride to Delhi with supper served on board. Upon arrival at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, you’ll be met by your driver and transferred to your desired location in Delhi NCR.

What's included

  • ✓Private live tour guide both days
  • ✓All parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes
  • ✓Breakfast on Day 1 and Supper on Day 2 (Both meals onboard train)
  • ✓Pick-up and drop-off to anywhere in Delhi
  • ✓Sightseeing by private air conditioned car with chauffeur
  • ✓Complimentary water bottles and umbrellas
  • ✓1 Night Accommodation with Breakfast (If Option chosen)
  • ✓Monument Entrance Fees
  • ✓Standard Tickets for 2 way return by India's fastest Train -Gatimaan

Not included

  • ✕Tips and Gratuities

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes.
  • Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday
  • Please carry all travelers valid photo ID (in your mobile) for monument entry

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