Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Shatabdi Express

You will be picked up from your desired location or hotel in Delhi or nearby Delhi or from the New Delhi airport by a private car and driven to the New Delhi Railway Station, where you will board the Shatabdi Express train to Agra. The train departs at 06:00 AM.

You will reach Agra. You will enjoy a comfortable and soothing journey of around 145 minutes with breakfast included in your ticket.

Upon arrival in Agra, you will be greeted by your private driver and live tour guide at the Agra Cantt Railway Station. They will take you to the Taj Mahal, the iconic monument of love and one of the first wonders of the world. You will marvel at the stunning architecture and the intricate details of this white marble mausoleum, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Your guide will explain the history and the significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on each Friday.

After the Taj Mahal, you will visit the Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive red sandstone fortress that was the seat of the Mughal Empire for centuries. You will see the impressive palaces, halls, mosques and gardens inside the fort, and learn about the life and the legends of the Mughal rulers. You will also get a glimpse of the Taj Mahal from the fort, as it was the view that Shah Jahan had from his prison cell.

After exploring the Agra Fort, you will be whisked away to the 5-Star hotel, where you can indulge in a sumptuous feast. The restaurant boasts a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes and cuisines, from aromatic curries to delectable desserts. As you savour the flavours, you’ll be serenaded by live music and surrounded by opulent decor. It’s the perfect way to cap off your visit to this magnificent wonder of the world.

Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of Emperor Akbar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in red sandstone, this magnificent complex showcases Mughal grandeur through structures like Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, and the sacred Tomb of Salim Chishti.

After exploring Fatehpur Sikri, return to Agra. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant or hotel, followed by a comfortable transfer to Agra Cantt Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express for your onward journey.

You will be driven back to the Agra Cantt Railway Station, where you will board the Shatabdi Express train back to Delhi. The train departs at 09:25 PM and reaches Delhi at 11:50 PM.

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be picked up by a private car and dropped off at your hotel, the airport or desired location in Delhi or nearby Delhi, where your tour ends.