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

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 (B,L)

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 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).

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.

9am - Visit the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal. The world's best-known tomb stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, and his wife.

11:30am - Visit Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone.

1pm - Take a lunch break at a local restaurant.

2pm - Enjoy some shopping in Agra, which is known for its handicrafts made from marble and soft-stone inlay.

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.

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 (B,L)

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
8am After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727.

10am Drive past Hawa Mahal. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this is one of the most impressive sights in the city. Also visit City Palace, the principle residence of the ruling family and known for its stunning architecture.

11am Visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory raised in the 18th century. Part of it is now converted into a museum.

1pm Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

2:30pm Indulge in some shopping in Jaipur; the city specializes in hand-woven textiles, precious gemstones, silver jewelry, and blue pottery.

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).

10:40pm Train arrives into New Delhi Railway Station, and you will be dropped back at your Delhi hotel soon after.

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