Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

12 INDIAN SUBCONTINENT MEAL PLAN: All meals included ACCOMMODATION Delhi 3 nights 4 ★ The Metropolitan New Delhi Agra 1 night 4 ★ Ramada Plaza Agra Jaipur 2 nights 4 ★ Lemon Tree Premier or 4 ★ Radisson Jaipur Bikaner 2 nights 4 ★ Heritage Resort Jaisalmer 1 night 4 ★ Gorbandh Palace Manver 1 night 4 ★ Manvar Camps and Resort* Jodhpur 2 nights 4 ★ The Ummed Jodhpur Udaipur 2 nights 4 ★ Justa Rajputana DUBAI 2 nights 4 ★ B&B from £119 or 2 nights 5 ★ B&B from £189 SHIMLA 4 nights 4 ★ B&B from £419 GOA BEACH STAY 3 nights 3.5 ★ from £479 or 3 nights 4 ★ from £489 TIGERS OF RANTHAMBORE 4 nights Full Board from £359 Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to India with Emirates (via Dubai) • Regional departures available • Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £529 • Private Tour supplement from £369 DAY 1: UK TO DELHI Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Delhi International Airport, via Dubai. DAY 2: DELHI L/D On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel before embarking on a tour of New Delhi. DAY 3: DELHI B/L/D A full-day of Delhi commences after breakfast beginning with the historic old city. Visit the regal Red Fort before continuing to New Delhi. DAY 4: DELHI TO AGRA B/L/D Depart Delhi for a train journey to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the vast, red sandstone Agra Fort. DAY 5: AGRA TO JAIPUR B/L/D Today starts with a tour of the Taj Mahal. You will then drive to the Pink City of Jaipur, before arriving in Jaipur. DAY 6: JAIPUR B/L/D Begin your day with a visit to the Amber Fort and travel to it’s centre by Jeep. An afternoon city tour of Jaipur takes you to the City Palace and observatory of Jantar Mantar. Lastly, marvel at the Hawa Mahal, known as the Palace of the Winds. DAY 7: JAIPUR TO BIKANER B/L/D Following breakfast, drive to Bikaner, stopping en route for lunch. Bounded by sand dunes and situated on an elevated plain, this vibrant desert town is fondly known as the ‘camel country’. Arriving early evening you will check-in to your hotel for your overnight stay. DAY 8: BIKANER B/L/D A morning tour of the 16th century Junagad Fort awaits you today. With its unique structure, you will be able to appreciate the amazing network of havelis - mansions with courtyards and balconies of red sandstone and marble. Returning to the hotel for lunch, you will have the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 9: BIKANER TO JAISALMER B/L/D This morning you will head to the ‘Sun City’ of Jaisalmer, located in the great Thar Desert. On arrival into the city you will check into your hotel before visiting some of the main attractions including the Jain temples and the golden Jaisalmer fort itself. DAY 10: JAISALMER TO MANVAR B/L/D This morning you will drive to Manvar. After check-in and lunch you will be taken on a desert Jeep safari to see some of the rural life of the surrounding areas. Later, enjoy a camel ride into the Thar Desert. This evening witness the sunset with a cultural performance and dinner under the starlit skies. DAY 11: MANVAR TO JODHPUR B/L/D After breakfast, proceed to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur. Start with a visit to the mighty Mehrangarh Fort then on to Jaswanth Thada. DAY 12: JODHPUR & BISHNOI B/L/D Spend a morning at leisure before an afternoon visit to a tribal village in the nearby Bishnoi. DAY 13: JODHPUR TO UDAIPUR B/L/D Leaving Jodhpur, en route to Udaipur you will visit the world famous Ranakpur temple complex. Continuing on towards Udaipur, you will stop for lunch before arriving at your hotel in the city. DAY 14: UDAIPUR B/L/D Affectionately known as ‘The Venice of the East’, you’ll visit the huge City Palace, lining the eastern shore of Lake Pichola. Next, make a stop at Jagdish temple. DAY 15: UDAIPUR TO DELHI B/L/D This afternoon you will fly to Delhi where your day will be spent at leisure. DAY 16: DELHI TO THE UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, via Dubai or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: A visa and travel insurance are required when travelling to India and must be obtained before travel. Tips: We recommend you allow approximately £48pp for the duration of your tour. *For departures from April-June your stay will be at the Manvar Desert Resort, rather than the Camp, due to weather conditions. 16 days from £1,699pp Lake Pichola, Udaipur GRAND TOUR OF RAJASTHAN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ City tours of Old and New Delhi ✔ The magnificent Taj Mahal ✔ Explore the Red, Amber, Junagad, Jaisalmer, Agra and Mehrangarh Forts ✔ Camel ride and deluxe tented camp stay in the Thar Desert with dinner ✔ Tour the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur ✔ Visit the City Palace on the shores of Udaipur’s Lake Pichola ✔ The abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri Brimming with atmospheric cities, stunning scenery and delicious cuisine, discover the iconic sights and magnificent forts of Rajasthan and experience an unforgettable night in a deluxe tent under the stars in the Thar Desert. 1 Number of nights Delhi Agra Jaipur 3  < < 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 •      Bikaner Jaisalmer Manvar  Jodhpur Bishnoi Udaipur Coach Rail REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE WITH EMIRATES 04 Nov 20 £2,199 25 Nov 20 £1,999 13 Jan 21 £2,059 24 Feb 21 £1,999 17 Mar 21 £2,089 05 May 21 £1,699 01 Sep 21 £1,819 22 Sep 21 £1,919 20 Oct 21 £2,089 03 Nov 21 £2,089 24 Nov 21 £2,089 PACE: To book or for further information visit your local travel agent or call us FREE on 0800 408 0556