Tour overview

This 3-day short break visits the Taj Mahal and the great Mughal sites around Agra, with a leader in Delhi and a local guide in Agra for a group of up to twelve. You stay two nights in an air-conditioned hotel in Agra; meals are not included, so you can eat where you like.

You start in Old Delhi with a walk through its bazaars, a cycle-rickshaw ride and a visit to the Jama Masjid, then travel by private vehicle to Agra.

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A full day with a local guide takes in the Taj Mahal, at sunrise if you choose, and the red sandstone Agra Fort. On the way back to Delhi you stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital.

The physical rating is low. This break suits travellers who want to see the Taj Mahal on a short visit or as part of a longer trip.

Trip highlights

  • An Old Delhi rickshaw ride (Day 1)
  • The Jama Masjid (Day 1)
  • The Taj Mahal, with an optional sunrise visit (Day 2)
  • Agra Fort (Day 2)
  • Fatehpur Sikri (Day 3)

Your route

3 stops from Delhi to Fatehpur Sikri

3-day route: Delhi – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Delhi
  1. Delhi Days 1 & 3
  2. Agra Days 1–2
  3. Fatehpur Sikri Day 3

Why choose this tour

Departures almost every day. The Taj Mahal with a local guide.

Best suited to

  • Short-break seekers
  • Add-ons to a longer India trip
  • First-time visitors to India
  • Photographers
The Taj Mahal framed by an archway

Day-by-day itinerary

3 days from Delhi, India to Delhi, India

  1. Day 1 · Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Agra Agra

    Old Delhi and on to Agra.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Agra

    The Taj Mahal.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  3. Day 3 · Fatehpur Sikri, Delhi Delhi

    Fatehpur Sikri and back to Delhi.

Agra Fort's palace courtyard

Where you stay

  • Agra (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 2 nights in a hotel
  • Meals none included
  • Private vehicle Delhi–Agra–Delhi
  • Old Delhi walk and rickshaw ride
  • Guided visits to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
  • Leader in Delhi and local guide in Agra

Not included

  • Flights and airport transfers
  • All meals and drinks
  • Indian visa
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Jama Masjid in Delhi

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want meals included
  • You want a slow pace
  • You want to see more of India
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

The Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £350 per person, twin share, tour only. 329 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for India?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa; most travellers apply for an e-Visa before departure.

Can I see the Taj Mahal at sunrise?

Yes, there is the option of an early visit when the light is softest.

Are meals included?

No, meals are not included, so you can choose where to eat.

When can I start?

Departures run almost every day.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary