Itinerary

1. Delhi-Agra By Fastest Train

   Our driver will pick you up in the morning at 06:45 AM from your desired location (hotel, airport or any place) in Delhi, and he will drop you at the “Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station” where you will proceed to Agra by “Gatimaan Express”, which departs at 08:10 AM from the station. This train links the two cities in only 1h 40m and is specially designed for travellers who want to spend only a short day in Agra. Breakfast will be served on the train.

2. Arrival in Agra

   After reaching “Agra Cantt. Railway station”, you will be welcomed by our driver with a board with your name on it and the go-ahead for the tour. Our driver will bring you to the Taj Mahal, where our Experienced Tour Guide will be introduced to you, a native of Agra, who will ensure that you won’t miss any exclusive anecdote of the city's secret.

3. Taj Mahal

   Here, you will visit one of the most beautiful monuments with spectacular architecture. It was built by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, because “Mumtaz” was a title designed for the Empress, which means the most beautiful and perfect lady, which she was in the eyes of the emperor. Due to its magnificent beauty and impressive architecture, the Taj Mahal is counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. This visit to the Taj Mahal will naturally be the first and most memorable step of your visit to the city of Agra. You will have time to visit the white marble mausoleum and take pictures thoroughly.

4. Cultural & Traditional Markets Of The City

   After you visit the Taj Mahal, you will explore the amazing cultural markets of Agra, where we will experience unique and traditional art. You will then go to a restaurant and taste some delicious food from Agra.

5. Lunch Break

   For lunch, you will have delicious Mughlai, North Indian, and Local food of Agra, depending on your choice. After having lunch, you will then head to visit Agra Fort. It was the residence of Mughal Emperors, made of red sandstone. Therefore, it is also called Red Fort(Lal Quila). This majestic fort was started to be built in 1565 by the third Mughal Emperor, who was called “The Great Akbar”, and it was completed by the sixth Mughal Emperor, “Alamgir Aurangzeb”. Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal, was imprisoned by his own son for the last eight years of his life in this fort, from which he was able to gaze out at the Taj Mahal. The fort was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site in 2007. After this, you will depart to visit Itimad-ud-Daula.

6. Itimad-ud-Daula

   It’s time to visit Itimad-ud-Daula, also known as the Baby Taj Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in the shape of a jewellery box was built by the fourth Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s wife, Nur Jahan, for her father. The monument is famous for its religious values as well as supreme architecture.

7. Depart From Agra

   Our driver will transfer you to the Agra Cantt. Railway Station, along with the amazing memories of Agra. Your train back to Delhi will depart at 05:50 PM.

8. Arrival in Delhi

   On the way back, dinner will be served on the train, and you will arrive at Delhi’s “Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station” at 7:30 PM. Upon reaching Delhi, at the “Hazrat Nizamuddin Station”, our driver will pick you up to drop you back at your Hotel or Airport in Delhi. The Same Day Agra Tour by Train ends here. I hope you will never forget this excellent tour by Abode Tours. Team Abode wishes you the best for your onward journeys.