• India Gate - You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi at 5am and transferred to the New Delhi railway station to board a super fast deluxe train to the city of Taj Mahal - Agra.

At 6am your train Shatabdi Exp (Train No. 12002) departs from the New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served on board during this 2-hour journey.

Upon arrival to Agra Cantonment railway station at 8am, you will be greeted by your driver with your name on the nameplate at the main exit gate. He will transfer you to a 5 star hotel, where you will have some time to freshen up and, later meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.

Your tour will start with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”. It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history.

At continue your tour by visiting Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. from red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.

At 1pm you will make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

Evening enjoy Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh (own expense) The Moonlight Garden, believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlight nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal.

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After Mehtab Bagh enjoy the shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.

At the end of this tour at 4:30pm you will be transferred back to Agra Cantt railway station to catch your train back to Delhi, which departs at 5:40pm.

At 7:30pm upon arrival to Nizamuddin Delhi railway station, you will be greeted by your driver, who then will transfer you back to your hotel in Delhi.

• Round-Trip AC Chair Car train tickets between Delhi and Agra
• Entrance fees to monuments included
• Live zardozi embroidery demonstration
• Delicious buffet lunch provided
• Guided tours with a professional private guide
• Convenient hotel/airport pickup in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram
• Comfortable private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
• Experience live carpet weaving
• Witness marble craftsmanship in action

• Drinks
• Gratuities (recommended)

• All Travelers date of birth, gender, Passport number and Nationality are required at time of booking
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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