New Delhi Trip Overview
If you’ve only got limited time to see the Taj Mahal, don’t waste the day sitting in traffic; instead, take the express train between Agra and Delhi in order to reduce transit time and maximise your stay at one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Ideal for first-time visitors on a time budget, this private experience takes care of all logistics and ensures you get the best photos beside the Taj Mahal.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
If you’ve only got limited time to see the Taj Mahal, don’t waste the day sitting in traffic; instead, take the express train between Agra and Delhi in order to reduce transit time and maximise your stay at one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Ideal for first-time visitors on a time budget, this private experience takes care of all logistics and ensures you get the best photos beside the Taj Mahal.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Get picked up from the airport or your hotel in the Delhi NCR area at around 7:00 am, before being taken to the Nizamuddin railway station. Enjoy the 90-minute air-conditioned train journey that departs at 8:10 am with complimentary breakfast. At 9:50 am, you will reach Agra Cantt railway station. Upon exit, you will be met by your private guide with your name sign. Start the tour by visiting 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. Your guide can assist in taking photos for you at the best spots at Taj Mahal. After touring the Taj Mahal for approximately 2 hours, you will be guided to the nearby Agra Fort, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following this 45-minute tour of Agra Fort tour, enjoy a lunch break. Once you have enjoyed your lunch, visit Baby Taj, the first Mughal structure built completely from marble. The monument makes extensive use of Pietra Dura, and sits magnificently on the Yamuna River, making for excellent views. At around 4:30 pm, begin your return journey back Agra Cantt Railway station, where you will take the Gatimaan train departing at 5:45 PM to Delhi with supper on board. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your desired location in Delhi by private car.
Duration: 10 hours
