2-Day Private Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur from Delhi by Train

Join this 2-day, 1-night private train tour to Agra and Jaipur from Delhi. Travel by train to Agra and visit some of India’s most important historical and architectural landmarks with a professional guide, including the world-famous Taj Mahal and the red sandstone Agra Fort. The next day, take the train to New Delhi from Jaipur and visit Amber Fort, the old capital of the Kachhwaha clan, plus drive past the stunning Hawa Mahal and visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Food, transport, entrance fees, and professional guide are all included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Agra by Train + City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur

Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station, Bhavbhuti Marg, Ratan Lal Market, Kamla Market, Ajmeri Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
5am Get picked up from your hotel in New Delhi and transfer to the railway station, where you will board the deluxe train to Agra.

6am - The Shatabdi Express (train no. 12002) departs from New Delhi Railway Station. (Breakfast is served on board).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Siroli Rd, Agra Cantt, Idgah Colony, Dhanauli, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
8am - Arrive at the railway station in Agra and be greeted at the main exit gate to board your private vehicle. Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
9am - visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
11am - Next we, enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Carpet House Agra, HIG-27, Taj Nagri Phase-1, Agra 282001 India
After lunch some shopping tour of Agra to explore the local handicrafts centers of the city where we can look for Agra's major handicraft products besides marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, jewelry and embroidery, brassware, leather goods, etc.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
3pm - Then 4-hrs drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city's ancient palaces and forts have borne witness to countless royal processions and fabulous splendor.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar

Day 2: Jaipur City Tour and Train to Delhi

Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Drive pass the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jaipur Jewels & Arts, Amer Rd, Santosh Sagar Colony, Char Darwaja, Chokdi Gangapol, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
After lunch Indulge in some shopping in Jaipur; the city specializes in hand-woven textiles, precious gemstones, silver jewelry, and blue pottery.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jaipur Railway Station, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India
5:20pm After a memorable day, transfer to the railway station in Jaipur for your journey back to Delhi. (Train departs at 5:50pm and dinner is served on board).
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
10:40pm Train arrives into New Delhi Railway Station, and you will be dropped back at your Delhi hotel soon after.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.