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

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours INDIAN SUBCONTINENT 13 MEAL PLAN: All meals included ACCOMMODATION Delhi 1 night 4 ★ Radission Blu Dwarka Agra 2 nights 4 ★ Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premier Jaipur 2 nights 4 ★ Park Regis Jaipur Jodhpur 2 nights 4 ★ Park Plaza Jodhpur Udaipur 2 nights 4 ★ The Castle Mewar or 4 ★ Hotel Mewargarh DAY 1: UK TO DELHI Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Delhi. DAY 2: DELHI L/D On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Take a short afternoon orientation tour passing India Gate, the gilded domes of Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple and the cremation grounds of Mahatma Gandhi. Return to your hotel for a welcome dinner. DAY 3: DELHI TO UDAIPUR B/L/D Take in the sights of historic Old Delhi on this morning’s tour, stopping at the ornate mosque of Jama Masjid before a rickshaw carries you through the winding lanes of Chandni Chowk market and past the vermilion walls of the Red Fort. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Udaipur. DAY 4: UDAIPUR B/L/D Explore the legacy of Udaipur’s Royals as you visit the City Palace, on the banks of Lake Pichola, the Jagdish temple and the Sahelion Ki Bari gardens. Later, drive around the waters of Fateh Sagar Lake, and explore the city’s bustling old market. An optional excursion later today takes you on a boat cruise around Lake Pichola before tonight’s evening meal. DAY 5: UDAIPUR TO JODHPUR B/L/D Depart Udaipur this morning, travelling towards the world famous Ranakpur Jain temple complex, before continuing onward to Jodhpur for your overnight stay. Arrive in time for an evening walk around the colourful Clock Tower market. DAY 6: JODHPUR B/L/D This morning’s tour of Jodhpur takes you to the vast 15th century Mehrangarh Fort. Nearby, explore the white marbled pavilions of Jaswant Thada, before an afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, experience rural Rajasthan with a visit to Bishnoi Village. DAY 7: JODHPUR TO JAIPUR B/L/D Travel to Jaipur where you will have the rest of the day at leisure, or alternatively, take an optional evening trip to the Birla Temple. DAY 8: JAIPUR B/L/D In the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, make a brief stop at the Hawa Maha, before travelling to the centre of Amber Fort by Jeep, where rugged exterior walls shield a lavishly bejewelled interior. This afternoon, explore another monument of the Maharajas and marvel at a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture with a visit to the City Palace. DAY 9: JAIPUR TO AGRA B/L/D Depart Jaipur this morning for your journey to the city of Agra. On route, stop at Chand Baori, one of the largest stepwells in the world, constructed during the 8th and 9th century. DAY 10: AGRA B/L/D Witness India’s most iconic landmark bathed in an early morning glow on a sunrise visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal. After breakfast, wander the imposing red stone battlements of the Agra Fort, before an afternoon at leisure. Take an optional excursion to the garden complex of Mehtab Bagh. DAY 11: AGRA TO THE UK B Transfer to Delhi airport for your return flight to the UK 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 £30pp for the duration of your tour. 11 days from £1,199pp TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Visit cities and palaces of Rajasthan ✔ Marvel at the iconic sights of Old and New Delhi on a city tour ✔ Sunrise tour of the majestic Taj Mahal ✔ Embark on a Jeep ride to the centre of Amber Fort ✔ Visit the Agra and Mehrangarh Forts ✔ The Jain temple complex of Ranakpur ✔ Witness Jodhpur’s Clock Tower market Experience the marbled memorials, gilded domes and elegant minarets of India’s lavish Mughal-era architecture as you explore the ancient palaces and forts of the north including the iconic Taj Mahal. PACE: BEYOND INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE Jaswanth Thada mausoleum, Jodhpur DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to India with Virgin Atlantic • Regional departures available • Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £259 02 Nov 20 £1,759 16 Nov 20 £1,699 30 Nov 20 £1,769 07 Dec 20 £1,699 08 Feb 21 £1,699 01 Mar 21 £1,699 15 Mar 21 £1,699 22 Mar 21 £1,699 19 Apr 21 £1,699 03 May 21 £1,199 17 May 21 £1,299 07 Jun 21 £1,449 26 Jul 21 £1,599 06 Sep 21 £1,599 20 Sep 21 £1,499 04 Oct 21 £1,799 18 Oct 21 £1,899 01 Nov 21 £1,769 29 Nov 21 £1,769 06 Dec 21 £1,769 DUBAI 2 nights 4 ★ B&B from £239 or 2 nights 5 ★ B&B from £289 SHIMLA 3 nights 4 ★ B&B from £429 TIGERS OF RANTHAMBORE 4 nights Full Board from £389 Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR SOLO GROUP 14/06/21 and 03/09/21 from £1,449 Travel with like-minded people. SHIMLA from £569 TIGERS OF RANTHAMBORE from £569 DUBAI from £349 DELHI from £289 UPGRADE TO A PRIVATE TOUR FROM £50 PER PERSON