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

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours INDIAN SUBCONTINENT 19 DAY 18: VARANASI B/L/D Today begins with a sunrise boat trip on the Ganges. After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll spend the afternoon exploring the ancient temples of Sarnath. Return to Varanasi where your evening is at leisure. DAY 19: VARANASI TO KOLKATA B/L/D Today is free for you to relax or explore, before your evening flight to Kolkata. DAY 20: KOLKATA B/L/D You’ll begin today’s tour with a trip to visit the grand imperial buildings around Dalhousie Square such as the majestic, white-domed General Post Office. Following lunch, enjoy a fascinating boat trip on the Hooghly river and sail through the two spectacular Howrah and Vidyasagar bridges. DAY 21: KOLKATA TO COCHIN B/L/D Fly to Kerala and arrive in Cochin known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. DAY 22: COCHIN TO ALLEPPEY B/L/D Today you will board a traditional Houseboat at Alleppey for your journey through the scenic winding backwaters. After an authentic meal, served by your private chef spend the night on board. DAY 23: ALLEPPEY TO THEKKADY B/L/D Today, enjoy a drive through the spectacular countryside to arrive at the hill station of Thekkady. In the afternoon, choose to relax at the hotel or visit a spice market. This evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali and Kalaripayattu show. DAY 24: THEKKADY B/L/D Enjoy a morning boat ride at Periyar Lake. This afternoon relax at the hotel with a 45-minute Ayurvedic massage. Later enjoy dinner at your hotel with two bottles of Indian Beer. DAY 25: THEKKADY TO MUNNAR B/L/D Travel by coach to Munnar, stopping en route to visit the spice plantation at spice garden. Today, tour Munnar and learn about the tea plantations owned by the mighty Tata corporation. DAY 26: MUNNAR TO COCHIN B/L/D After breakfast, enjoy the last few highlights of Munnar before proceeding to Cochin. Arriving late enjoy the evening at leisure. DAY 27: COCHIN B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a tour of the city. Marvel at Mattancherry Dutch palace and St. Francis church. DAY 28: COCHIN TO THE UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to 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 £81pp for the duration of your tour. Golden Temple, Amritsar Fatehpur Sikri Houseboat, Kerala Indian Spices DUBAI 2 nights 4 ★ B&B from £129 or 2 nights 5 ★ B&B from £159 KERALA BEACH STAY 3 nights 3.5 ★ Full Board from £199 or 3 nights 5 ★ Full Board from £379 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 £1,299 • Private Tour supplement from £999 ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 03 Nov 20 £3,169 17 Nov 20 £3,299 12 Jan 21 £3,099 02 Feb 21 £3,099 23 Feb 21 £3,099 23 Mar 21 £3,349 27 Apr 21 £2,999 25 May 21 £2,899 13 Jul 21 £3,099 31 Aug 21 £2,799 07 Sep 21 £2,699 28 Sep 21 £3,299 12 Oct 21 £3,129 02 Nov 21 £3,199 16 Nov 21 £3,129 Delhi Coach Air Boat Rail 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 1 2 India Agra Jaipur Amritsar Shimla Varanasi Lucknow Kolkata Mumbai Cochin Alleppey Thekkady Munnar         < < 1 Number of nights 1