Private 3-Day Tour to Agra and Jaipur from Delhi one-way by Train

Private 3-Day Tour to Agra and Jaipur from Delhi one-way by Train

Enjoy this three-day private tour to Agra and Jaipur from Delhi, where you'll see sights such as the Qutab Minar Tower, the Amber Fort, and even the world-famous Taj Mahal!  On this tour you will head from Delhi to Agra by train, and then your transportation will be by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi Arrive + City Tour

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After pick-up  at 9am from the airport or your hotel in New Delhi, proceed on a sightseeing tour in New Delhi.

After lunch around 1pm (meal included), you'll move to the Qutab Minar Tower. The tower was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. Onwards to the India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; you'll also drive past the grand government buildings, including the President’s House and Parliament House.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Golden Tulip or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotel: Royal Plaza or similar

Day 2: Delhi to Agra by Train and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B)

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
You'll start your day early, around 5am, with a transfer to the New Delhi Railway Station for a 6pm departure to Agra.

Breakfast will be served on board during your 2-hr journey, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the countryside.

When you arrive at Agra, you will be met by your driver at the main exit gate (look for the person holding your name signage). From there you'll transfer to your hotel for a quick refresh, and also to meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.

Next, travel to visit the Taj Mahal (A UNESCO World Heritage site). This is the world's best-known tomb, and stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal (closed Fridays).

After your visit, you'll transfer to another UNESCO World Heritage site, Agra Fort. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., this huge fort is made of red sandstone and stands as a sister monument to the Taj Mahal.

After lunch (own expense), you'll start your journey to 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.

En-route to Jaipur, you'll visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expense), which has been described as 'the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Trident or similar

Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and return 4-Hrs drive to New 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
After pickup at 8am, visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727.

Afterwards, you'll make a brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.

Around 11am, you'll head to the City Palace, the principle residence of the ruling family known for its stunning architecture, and Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory nearby that was raised in the 18th century.

Then it'll be time for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).

If time permits, you'll be able to witness the creation of hand-woven carpets and textiles. After the memorable day in Jaipur, it'll be time to transfer back to Delhi with a drop-off at the airport or your hotel in the city.

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