Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

46 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details Southern Asia Day 1: UK to Delhi Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Delhi. Day 2: UK to Delhi L/D On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, embark on a tour of the beautifully planned city of New Delhi. Offering you a taste of its imperial glory, you’ll first drive past the India Gate, a touching sandstone arch dedicated to the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army who lost their lives during World War One then later, the world’s largest residence of any head of state at President’s House which majestically stands next to Parliament Building, a striking circular construction. Finally, visit the Birla Temple, made purely out of 2,000 tons of Rajasthani white marble. Day 3: Delhi B/L/D A full-day tour of Delhi commences after breakfast, beginning with the historic Old Delhi in the morning. Lying side by side, Old Delhi dates back to the Mughal period, whilst New Delhi was built just over a hundred years ago. Travelling through the narrow and crowded streets on a rickshaw will transport you back in time, passing vibrant food markets of Old Delhi where bread makers bake delicious scented naan and chai wallahs brew their sweet tea. A visit to the regal Red Fort gives you a sense of the lavish life once led by the former rulers before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Your tour will continue to New Delhi to see the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and the 12th century Qutab Minar. Built on the foundations of Jain and Hindu temples after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom and displays fine examples of Indo-Islamic architecture as well as the tallest stone tower in India. Day 4: Delhi to Agra B/L/D After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra arriving at your hotel in time for lunch. Despite being a small city, Agra was once the capital of the mighty Mughal dynasty whose strength manifested itself in the huge forts and buildings built to maintain its power. During the afternoon, you will visit the vast red sandstone Agra Fort. The colossal walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughals in 1573 A.D. and boasts gigantic pavilions, grand palaces and spectacular courtyards. Day 5: Agra to Ranthambore B/L/D This magical day starts after breakfast with a tour of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Words do not do this remarkable palace justice; it really must be seen to appreciate its stupendous beauty. Taking 17 years and 20,000 men to build, the heartbroken Mughal Emperor Shahjahan dedicated this stunning white marble Tour highlights ✔ Rickshaw ride to the iconic landmarks of Old Delhi and experience the sights of New Delhi on a city tour ✔ Witness the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and 12th century Qutab Minar ✔ Tour the courtyards and pavilions of the Red, Agra and Amber Forts ✔ Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the magnificent Taj Mahal ✔ Look out for elusive Bengal Tigers and other exotic wildlife on safari in Ranthambore National Park ✔ Discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, with visits to the opulent City Palace and Hawa Mahal Essence of North India P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £50 Ride a rickshaw around Old Delhi, marvel at the Taj Mahal in Agra and discover the Pink City. Spend two nights in Ranthambore where you’ll have the chance to spot Royal Bengal Tigers on safari.  Dehli Jaipur Ranthambore < Agra <    Coach Air Taj Mahal, Agra