Jaipur to Agra and back in a day: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri on the way home.
For travellers staying in Jaipur who want to see the Taj Mahal without moving hotels. You leave Jaipur early in the morning in your own car, spend the middle of the day in Agra with a guide, and return to Jaipur the same evening.
Agra is about 240 km from Jaipur, so this is a long day with around nine hours on the road in total. Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's red sandstone capital, lies on the same road and can be visited on the way back if time allows.
Our driver collects you from your hotel, the airport or the railway station in Jaipur. You can stop for tea or breakfast on the way.
Meet your guide in Agra and visit the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal: the Great Gate, the gardens, the mausoleum and the mosque.
Lunch at a restaurant of your choice, or one your guide recommends (paid directly).
The red sandstone fort of the Mughal emperors, with Jahangir's palace, the Khas Mahal and the marble pavilions of Shah Jahan overlooking the river.
On the road back to Jaipur, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the city Akbar built in the 1570s: the palaces, the Jama Masjid and the Buland Darwaza. If you prefer a shorter day, we skip this stop and head straight back.
Drive back to Jaipur. We drop you at your hotel, or at the airport or station on request.
Travel times are approximate. Timings can be adjusted to suit you.
Typical inclusions for this tour. Your quote confirms exactly what is included for your dates and choices.
You travel in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, used only by your group. Sedans suit one or two travellers; SUVs and larger vehicles are available for families and groups.
An English-speaking local guide joins you at the main sights in each city. Guides in other languages, such as Spanish, French or German, can often be arranged on request.
Meals are not included, so you can eat where you like. Your guide can recommend reliable restaurants.
The price depends on the number of travellers, your dates, the hotels you choose and any changes to the itinerary, so we quote each trip individually. Send an inquiry and we will reply with availability, the exact inclusions and a price for your group.
Nothing is booked until you confirm. Payment terms and cancellation charges are set out in your written confirmation; see our cancellation policy for the standard terms.
Yes, if you only have one free day and do not want to change hotels. Expect about nine hours in the car in total. If you are travelling on to Delhi anyway, it is easier to see Agra on the way; see our Golden Triangle tours.
Yes. We can drop you at a hotel in Agra, or continue to Delhi (about 3½–4 hours from Agra). Tell us when you ask for a quote.
No. The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors every Friday.
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