Shatabdi Express Journey to Agra, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri
05:00 AM - Meet your representative at your designated location and proceed to the railway station in New Delhi to board the Shatabdi Express train to Agra.
06:00 AM - Depart from the railway station in Delhi and travel to Agra. Breakfast will be served on board.
08:10 AM - Arrive in Agra and meet your Agra tour guide/representative to begin your sightseeing tour of the city.
09:00 AM - Visit the historic Taj Mahal. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this beautiful monument took 20 years to complete with the work of 20,000 labourers. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in loving memory of his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
11:30 AM - Continue to the glories of Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra because it is made of red sandstone. Located on the banks of the Yamuna River, this fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar and later served as a residence for many other Mughal emperors.
01:30 PM - Break for lunch and enjoy some delicious local food at one of Agra's famous local restaurants.
02:30 PM - Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, about 40 km from Agra, to visit Buland Darwaza, the Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chishti, the Royal Mosque, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodha Bai's Palace, Mariam's Palace, Birbal's Palace, the House of the Turkish Sultana, Panch Mahal, Khwabgah (House of Dreams), Anup Talao, Abdar Khana, Pachisi Court, Ankh Micholi, and more.
07:30 PM - Savour handicrafts demonstrations for which the city is known, including marble inlay work, embroidered crafts, and rugs.
08:30 PM - Proceed to the railway station to board the train back to Delhi.
11:30 PM - Arrive at New Delhi railway station, where your representative will pick you up and drop you off at your designated location in Delhi.
