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 2026, 2027 and 2028 today!
Tours that visit the Taj Mahal
- Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by coach and witness a typical dinner service at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib’s community kitchen
- Admire the desert-fringed palaces of Jodhpur on a guided excursion
- Explore Jaipur’s extraordinary Amber Fort and its exquisite royal palaces
- Flights included
14 days from £3,306 pp
was £3,479 pp
Dates Available
March 2027 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
17 included
Meals
27 included
- Spend time in Agra and watch the sunrise behind the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum of love
- Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris
- Witness the major academic and religious centres of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital
- Flights included
16 days from £3,220 pp
was £3,389 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
31 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Humayun's Tomb
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
- Flights included
11 days from £1,606 pp
was £1,889 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - November 2028
Duration
11 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
22 included
- See the spectacular Taj Mahal at sunset
- Visit Jaipur's majestic Amber Fort and City Palace complex
- A guided tour of Nepal's captivating capital, Kathmandu
- Flights included
17 days from £4,603 pp
was £4,845 pp
Dates Available
May 2027 - November 2028
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
17 included
Meals
23 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Humayun's Tomb
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
- Flights included
15 days from £2,751 pp
was £2,895 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
32 included
- View the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River and visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the biggest stepwells in the world
- On a guided tour, see the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
- Flights included
13 days from £2,862 pp
was £3,179 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - February 2027
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
23 included
- Discover Mumbai on a guided tour with visits to Mani Bhavan, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Dhobi Ghat
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a famed monument of eternal love and architectural achievement at sunset
- Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
- Flights included
14 days from £3,610 pp
was £3,799 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
29 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Stay in the holy city of Varanasi, set along the banks of the River Ganges
- Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
- Flights included
13 days from £2,674 pp
was £2,814 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
28 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Spend time on the shores of Goa, taking advantage of the beach resort’s amenities and the idyllic setting
- Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
- Flights included
15 days from £2,907 pp
was £3,060 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
30 included
- Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho temple complex, admiring the intricate and alluring sculptures
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a famed monument of eternal love and architectural achievement at sunset
- Flights included
18 days from £4,944 pp
was £5,204 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
18 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
37 included
- Set off on morning and afternoon safaris in Bandhavgarh National Park, surveying the grasslands and waterholes
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a famed monument of eternal love and architectural achievement at sunset
- Wander around the 16th-century Agra Fort with its sandstone ramparts and maze of structure
- Flights included
16 days from £4,559 pp
was £4,798 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
17 included
Meals
35 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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