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Luxury Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi by High-Speed Train

By India Tour Solution - ITS
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$163 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Travel comfortably by high-speed train on a same-day return from Delhi to Agra, allowing you to maximise sightseeing while minimising travel time. The Gatimaan Express takes you swiftly to Agra, where a professional local guide and private air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to escort you throughout the day.

Explore Agra’s most iconic landmarks, including the world-famous Taj Mahal, the historic Agra Fort, the elegant Itmad-ud-Daulah (often called the Baby Taj), and enjoy serene views of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.

In the evening, return to Delhi by fast train with reserved seating. Choose the basic option with transport and guide only, or upgrade your experience to include lunch, monument entrance fees, and preferred train-class seating for a completely hassle-free day.

Activity location

  • Taj Mahal
    • Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj,
    • 282001, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Taj Mahal
    • Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj,
    • 282001, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Check availability

Tour with 2nd AC Train Coach

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

With this option you get 2nd Class Air Conditioned Train coach, Entrance Fees of Monuments, Tour Guide Service.
Duration: 12 hours
All meals: Your will get breakfast and Dinner in the train and 5 star Hotel lunch will provided in Agra.
Standard Vehicles: 1–2 Guests: Toyota Etios or Similar Saloon
3–5 Guests: Toyota Innova Crysta or Similar MUV
6–15 Guests: Force Urbania Tempo
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$162.87 x 1 AdultNZ$162.87
Total
Price is NZ$162.87

Tour with 1st AC Train Coach

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

With this option you get 1st Class Air Conditioned Train coach, Entrance Fees of Monuments, Tour Guide Service.
Duration: 12 hours
All Meals: Your will get breakfast and Dinner in the train and 5 star Hotel lunch will provided in Agra
Standard Vehicles: 1–2 Guests: Toyota Etios or Similar Saloon
3–5 Guests: Toyota Innova Crysta or Similar MUV
6–15 Guests: Force Urbania Tempo
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$240.02 x 1 AdultNZ$240.02
Total
Price is NZ$240.02

Luxury Car and 1st Class Couch

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

This option includes luxury vehicle pick-up and drop-off in Delhi, private sightseeing in Agra, and 1st AC train tickets.
Duration: 12 hours
All meals: Your will get breakfast and Dinner in the train and 5 star Hotel lunch will provided in Agra
Luxury Vehicles: 1–2 Guests Mercedes Benz E-Class or Similar
3–5 Guests Toyota Vellfire or Similar
6–8 Guests Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Simila
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$942.92 x 1 AdultNZ$942.92
Total
Price is NZ$942.92

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All parking and taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return Air-Conditioned Train Fare - with meals
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live Tour Guide Service.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip The Line Entrance Tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Unlimited Buffet Lunch at 5 Star Hotel.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing by Private Air-Conditioned Car in Agra city.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel to Station and back Pick-Up & Drop Service.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (Optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Taj Mahal remains close on every Friday.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Transport is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Carry a copy of valid id proof.
  • Please check the correct option before booking the tour, to avoid miscommunication on the day of tour.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • 1–2 Guests Mercedes-Benz E-Class / S-Class or Similar Luxury Saloon, 3–5 Guests Toyota Vellfire / Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Similar Luxury MPV, 6–8 Guests Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Luxury Van / Toyota Hiace Luxury or Similar, 9–12 Guests Toyota Coaster Luxury / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter High Roof or Similar, 13–15 Guests Force Urbania Luxury / Volvo Mini Coach or Similar

Activity itinerary

New Delhi (Pass by)

Your tour will start with a pick-up from your preferred location in Delhi between 6:30 AM-7 AM. Pick-Up will be done from any hotel in Delhi / NCR or airport in Delhi.

Nizamuddin (Pass by)

After pick-up from your hotel in Delhi, our drive will drop you to the Nizammuddin Railway Station and help you finding you train coach and make sure you would get seated comfortably. Your train will depart from Agra at 08:00 AM and will arrive in Agra at 09:50 AM.

Taj Mahal

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
At 9:50 AM your train arrives at Agra Railway Station, our guide will meet you outside your train coach holding your name on the sign board. From here you will proceed to visit Taj Mahal, a monument symbol of Love made by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.Rest of the history will be explained by your tour guide. Spend around 3 hours in the monument.

Agra Fort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After Taj Mahal you will proceed to visit Agra Fort, which is a red stone massive structure built by Great Mughal Emperor "Akbar". This is one of the UNESCO heritage site in Agra built in 16th century with many palaces inside like Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan e Aam, Pearl Mosque and many others with the view of Taj Mahal. Spend around 1 hour at this monument.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra

  • 1h
Next after visiting Agra Fort you will proceed for a lunch break. You will enjoy the lunch at 5 Star hotel in Agra.

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After Lunch break, you will continue your Agra sightseeing. You will Itimad-Ud-Daulah. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. Please note: this is an optional building, if you have time.

Mehtab Bagh

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After visiting Baby Taj, you will visit Mehtab Bagh also known as the Sunset Point. Explore the rear view of Taj Mahal from across the river Yamuna. This place is perfect for photographers, who love taking pictures. Please note: this is an optional building, if you have time.

Nizamuddin (Pass by)

Later we drop you back to Agra Railway Station at 05:00 PM, our guide would help you find your train coach and make sure get seated properly. Your train will depart from Agra Railway Station at 05:50 PM in the evening. Your train will arrive back at Delhi Station around 07:30 PM and our driver will be waiting for you outside your train coach.

New Delhi (Pass by)

Pick-Up from your train coach in Delhi, when your train arrives back at station and then sit in your air conditioned vehicle. Our driver will drop you back to your hotel / airport in Delhi / NCR

Location

Activity location

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    Taj Mahal
    • Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj,
    • 282001, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Taj Mahal
    • Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj,
    • 282001, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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