Same Day Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express Train
Travel by the Shatabdi Express from New Delhi Railway Station, with tea and breakfast served on board. A full day in Agra covers the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, a carpet workshop, Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Mehtab Bagh at sunset. Starts from $70 per person.
Overview
The Shatabdi Express is the classic way to reach Agra by rail — a comfortable 2-hour journey from New Delhi Railway Station with breakfast served on board.
Once in Agra, a private guide leads a full day covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, a marble inlay workshop, a historic carpet factory, the 'Baby Taj', and a sunset stop at Mehtab Bagh, before the same train brings you home.
Pick-up & Drop
- Pickup from Delhi/NCR hotel or airport at 5:15 AM
- Driver takes you to New Delhi Railway Station
- Train: Shatabdi Express, departs 6:00 AM, arrives Agra 8:00 AM
Tour Guide Languages
English-speaking guide included, meeting you on the Agra platform.
Trip highlights
- Comfortable Shatabdi Express journey, breakfast on board
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a Seven Wonder of the World
- Explore Agra Fort
- See Agra's Mughal-era carpet weaving craft
- Sunset stop at Mehtab Bagh
- Free time for local handicraft shopping
Hour-by-hour itinerary
1 Pick-up & train departure5:15 AM +
2 Taj Mahal8:10 AM +
3 Marble Inlay Workshop11:00 AM +
4 Agra Fort11:30 AM +
5 Lunch1:30 PM +
6 Carpet Weaving Workshop2:30 PM +
7 Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb4:00 PM +
8 Sunset at Mehtab Bagh5:00 PM +
9 Shopping time6:30 PM +
10 Return to Delhi8:43 PM +
What's included
Included
- Round-trip Shatabdi Express train tickets (Delhi–Agra–Delhi)
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Delhi
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers in Agra
- English-speaking tour guide in Agra
- Entrance fees to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Lunch at a reputable restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
- Any additional meals or drinks not listed above
- Travel insurance
- Camera fees at monuments, where applicable
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