7-Day Goa Taj Mahal Tour: Goa Beaches, Old Goa, Delhi and Agra

Our Goa Taj Mahal tour joins India’s favourite beaches with its greatest monument. Spend three days in Goa for Fort Aguada, Calangute and Baga beaches, the Portuguese churches of Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a Goan lunch on a spice farm. Then fly to Delhi for Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutub Minar, drive to Agra for a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Heritage of Agra and the Taj Mahal at sunrise, join a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, and end with a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi. It is a private tour with your own car, driver and guides.

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Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 7-day Goa Taj Mahal tour.

Tour name: Goa with the Taj Mahal
Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Route: Goa (3 nights), Delhi (1 night), Agra (1 night), Delhi (1 night)
Starts: Goa airport. Ends: Delhi airport
Tour type: private car with driver, guides in Delhi and Agra, one flight from Goa to Delhi
Highlights: Fort Aguada, Calangute and Baga, Old Goa churches, a spice farm, Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri and Old Delhi
Best for: first-time visitors, honeymooners and families
Best time: October to March

Why Choose This Tour

Beaches and the Taj Mahal in one week: the most popular Goa and Golden Triangle style holiday, without Jaipur.
Mughal heritage and Mughal architecture: heritage walks in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and Old Delhi with expert guides.
Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the churches of Old Goa, Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
A Goan lunch on a spice farm: a guided walk and a home-style meal.
Private and flexible: add Jaipur to make our Goa Golden Triangle tour.

Goa Taj Mahal Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Goa Taj Mahal tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Goa

Your Goa Taj Mahal tour begins when we meet you at Goa airport and take you to your hotel. Relax by the pool or walk on the beach at sunset.

Overnight: Goa. Read our Goa travel guide.

Day 2: North Goa Beaches and Forts

Spend a full day in North Goa. Start at Fort Aguada, the old Portuguese fort and lighthouse above the sea, then enjoy the busy beaches of Calangute and Baga, where you can try parasailing or a jet ski, and see the cliffs of Anjuna and Vagator. On Wednesdays, browse the Anjuna flea market.

Shamrock travel tip: swim only where lifeguards are on duty, and agree the price of water sports before you start. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Goa

Day 3: Old Goa Churches and a Spice Plantation

Visit Old Goa, once the capital of Portuguese India: the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which holds the relics of St Francis Xavier, and the Sé Cathedral. Then drive about an hour to Ponda for a guided walk through a spice plantation and a Goan lunch on banana leaves.

Meals: breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Goa

Day 4: Fly to Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutub Minar

Day 4 of the Goa Taj Mahal tour takes you north. Fly from Goa to Delhi, about two and a half hours. In the afternoon, see Humayun’s Tomb, the garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal and a fine example of early Mughal architecture, and the Qutub Minar. Drive past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, and visit the Akshardham temple in the evening.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Delhi. Read about Delhi.

Day 5: Delhi to Agra and the Mughal Heritage of Agra

Drive about 230 km, three to four hours, on the Yamuna Expressway to Agra. Join a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Heritage of Agra: the red sandstone Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj, and Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar. At sunset, see the Taj Mahal from the Mehtab Bagh garden across the Yamuna river.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Agra. Read about Agra.

Day 6: Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Fatehpur Sikri and Back to Delhi

This is the highlight of your Goa Taj Mahal tour. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when the white marble turns pink and gold. After breakfast, drive about 40 km for a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s red sandstone capital with the Buland Darwaza, then drive back to Delhi.

Shamrock travel tip: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, and only small bags, phones and cameras are allowed inside. We plan your Agra days around this. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Delhi. Read about Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 7: Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi, and Departure

On the last day of the Goa Taj Mahal tour, join a Heritage Walk in the Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi: the Jama Masjid, a cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and the Red Fort. Then transfer to Delhi airport or station. Your Goa Taj Mahal tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Goa Taj Mahal tour includes:

Six nights in hotels of your choice, with breakfast
Goan lunch at the spice plantation
A private air-conditioned car with driver in Goa and in Delhi and Agra
Licensed English-speaking guides in Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
Airport transfers, tolls, parking and driver costs

What Is Not Included

Flights to Goa, the Goa to Delhi flight and your flight home (we can book them)
Other lunches and dinners
Entry tickets, water sports and camera fees
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

October to March is the best time for the Goa Taj Mahal tour: sunny beaches in Goa and cool days in Delhi and Agra. December and January mornings in the north can be foggy, and Goa is busiest at Christmas and New Year, so book early. April to June is very hot in Agra, and June to September is the monsoon in Goa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Goa to Delhi flight included?

Flights are not in the base price, but we book the best flight for you and can add it to your quote.

Can I add Jaipur?

Yes. Our Goa Golden Triangle tour adds two nights in Jaipur.

Can I do the tour in reverse?

Yes. Start with Delhi and Agra and end on the beach in Goa, a relaxing way to finish.

Is this tour good for families?

Yes. Children enjoy the beaches, the forts, the rickshaw ride and the Taj Mahal.

Is this a good honeymoon package?

Yes. A beach resort in Goa and the Taj Mahal at sunrise make a classic India honeymoon. See our honeymoon packages.

How much does the Goa Taj Mahal tour cost?

The price depends on your hotels, flights, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Goa and Taj Mahal Tours

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Goa Golden Triangle tour: this tour with Jaipur.
5-day Delhi Agra Fatehpur Sikri tour: the Mughal heritage only.
Kerala Taj Mahal tour: Kerala’s backwaters with Delhi and Agra.

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