Taj Mahal Tours & Holidays
Escorted tours and holidays to the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is India's architectural crown jewel and the star of its Golden Triangle. Taj Mahal holidays are a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness one of the world's most celebrated landmarks in person.
No visit to India is complete without seeing its elegant domes, exquisitely carved white marble arches and columns, and ornate inlays and mosaics. So, where is the Taj Mahal? A monument to the undying love of one man – Moghul emperor Shah Jahan – for his wife, the iconic building stands on the south bank of the Yamuna River just outside the city of Agra, and is actually a vast mausoleum that contains her tomb at its heart. Construction of the entire Taj Mahal complex took 21 years, from 1632 to 1653. Soon after it was completed, Shah Jahan was overthrown by his son Aurangzeb and could only view the stunning site from his prison window at Agra Fort. Discover the rich history of this iconic structure with a Taj Mahal tour from Newmarket Holidays.
To this day, it's a beautiful, majestic sight - at its most enchanting at sunset and sunrise when the marble gleams in the half-light. Visitors can wander around the exquisite complex, which also includes formal gardens, a mosque and a guest house. As well as a Taj Mahal holiday, India's many other unique experiences can be enjoyed on our India tours, from beach lazing in Goa to spotting tigers on our India Tigers & the Taj Mahal tour.
Explore our Taj Mahal tours for 2025, 2026 and 2027 today!
Tours that visit the Taj Mahal
- The magical sight of the Taj Mahal at sunrise and a guided tour
- The historic Red Fort, the India Gate war memorial and the magnificent Humayun's Tomb
- A guided tour of Agra, India's city of love
- Flights included
11 days from £1,581 pp
was £1,859 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - December 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
22 included
- Witness Chand Baori, Abhaneri's astonishing stepwell
- Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset in Agra
- Visit Amber Fort and Jaipur's exquisite Palace of the Winds
- Flights included
17 days from £4,050 pp
was £4,499 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - November 2027
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
17 included
Meals
23 included
Things to do at the Taj Mahal
Take a look through our gallery of interesting things to do at the Taj Mahal. From strolling through the gardens, to visiting the tomb itself, the Taj Mahal has been wowing tourists for centuries.
Taj Mahal at Sunset
Food and drink at the Taj Mahal
Northern India plays host to many tantalising treats - Taj Mahal holiday packages, or simply India tours in general, wouldn't be complete with sampling the local cuisine.
Specialities in Agra include cheela, savoury pancakes, kachori, a deep-fried snack similar to a samosa, and the paratha, a fried flat bread stuffed with vegetable curry, cheese, or dhal. When it comes to filling, there aren't many places that do it better than Northern Indian food. Satisfy your sugar cravings with Agra petha, the city's most beloved sweet. Soft and see-through, these candies are made from ash gourd, also known as white pumpkin and winter melon, soaked in syrup.
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