The Maharaja Express Train Tour

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Maharajas’ Express Luxury Train Departure Dates
All the important information is given below including the departure dates and entire schedule of Maharajas Express journeys for the season 2025-26 & 2026-27.

Maharajas’ Express Departure Dates Season 2025-26

Maharajas’ Express Departure Dates for season 2026-27

Itinerary

Highlights of the tour
Journey Route Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur- Delhi
Embarkation & Disembarkation (Treasures of India)
Check-in Venue & Timing - Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station / 09:00 hrs
Arrival Station & Timing - Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station / 09:35 hrs

Treasures of India Tour Details
Day 1 (Sunday) : Delhi - Agra 
The train starts the journey from Delhi station. Brunch is served onboard. The train travels towards Agra. Reach Agra by late afternoon. Excursion to Agra Fort for sightseeing and exploration. Overnight stay and dinner onboard. Train halts at Agra.

Day Highlights

09:00: Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
09:15: Breakfast on-board
10:35: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
12:00: Tour Briefing onboard
13:30: Lunch on-board
15:00: Train Arrives into Agra & proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
1830: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You can choose optional activities –Spa at a Hotel or Mohabbat the Taj Show
19:30: Dinner on-board, overnight at Agra

Day 2 (Monday) : Agra - Ranthambore 
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal and breakfast at any iconic hotel. Return to the train for lunch as the train moves towards SawaiMadhopur. Evening safari at Ranthambore National Park is the highlight of the day. Reach train by night for dinner and overnight stay. Train moves towards Jaipur.

Day Highlights

06:00: Proceed to visit the Agra Fort.
08:00: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
08:10: Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
1300: Lunch onboard
14:30: Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
17:30: Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:00: Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
20:00: Dinner onboard

Day 3 (Tuesday) : Jaipur 
The train reaches Jaipur early morning. After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber Fort. Early lunch onboard and after a brief rest, the city tour continues. Dinner is served at any prestigious hotel in Jaipur. Overnight stay onboard as you proceed towards Delhi.

Day Highlights

02:00: Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
07:00: Breakfast onboard
08:30: Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
13:00: Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
13:30: Lunch on board. Post lunch, relax on board or may choose optional activities
18:00: Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
21:30: Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
22:30: Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi

Day 4 (Wednesday) : Delhi 
The train reaches Delhi in the morning. After breakfast, the checkout formalities start.

Day Highlights

07:30: Breakfast onboard
09:35: Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!

Inclusions
Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabins with en suite bathrooms.
All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits
Butler service.
Guided off train excursions as illustrated in the Journeys inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide.
Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board the Maharajas Express train.
Porterage at stations.

Exclusions
Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities
Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from the house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in the restaurants and bar)
Video, film and professional still camera fees.
Maharajas Express Exclusions Arrival and departure transfers.
International and domestic air tickets.
Pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions are not included unless specifically mentioned as part of the Journeys.