India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from Delhi with Sunrise Visit

1 Day Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World
02 Explore the Taj Mahal, the iconic monument of love built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal
03 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, the former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty
04 Optional stop at Mahtab Bagh if time permits

Take a day trip from Delhi to Agra and enjoy a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Learn about the Mughal Empire and its connection to Agra as you explore this iconic monument of love and continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort. If time permits, you may also visit Mahtab Bagh before returning to Delhi.

05:30 am: Enjoy a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from Delhi

03:00 am: Meet the tour representative, who will pick you up from your hotel and drive from Delhi NCR to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. The drive takes around 3 hours. Pick-up time is flexible, though the recommended time is around 02:00 - 02:30 am.
05:30 am: Enjoy a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. See how stunning this majestic monument looks under the beautiful rising sun before heading out with your guide to explore the grounds.
08:30 am: Drive to a hotel or restaurant for breakfast.
09:30 am: Head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire this red sandstone fort, which was the former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty.
12:00 pm: Visit Mahtab Bagh. This is an optional site to visit if time permits.
Drive back to Delhi NCR via the Yamuna Expressway.
Get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.