India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Gatiman Express with Agra Fort

1 Day Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal
02 Explore the majestic red sandstone Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River
03 Travel between Delhi and Agra on the Gatiman Express in AC Chair Car
04 Enjoy a same-day Agra excursion with private transfers and guided sightseeing

Take the express train from Delhi to Agra to explore two of the city's most iconic monuments in a single day. Visit the Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Mumtaz Mahal - and discover the rusty and majestic red sandstone Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River. This convenient day trip combines rail travel, guided sightseeing, and private transfers for a smooth visit to Agra.

On arrival, your representative will meet you and take you to the Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633 for his beloved 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, French, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Delhi to Agra by Train for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

At 07:15 am, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to New Delhi Railway Station to board the fully air-conditioned Superfast Shatabdi Express train.
At 08:00 am, the Superfast Shatabdi Express train departs from New Delhi for Agra.
At 09:40 am, arrive at Agra Cantt Railway Station. On arrival, your representative will meet you and take you to the Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633 for his beloved Mumtaz Mahal.
At 1:00 pm, you will be transferred to a hotel or restaurant for a buffet lunch.
At 2:30 pm, visit Agra Fort, built by the Mughals. This rusty and majestic red sandstone fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna River, and Emperor Akbar began its construction in 1566.
At 4:00 pm, board the Gatiman train for your return journey from Agra to New Delhi.
At 7:30 pm, arrive at New Delhi Railway Station. On arrival, you will be picked up from the railway station and transferred to your hotel.