Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

52 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details Southern Asia Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £50 Day 1: UK to Delhi B Depart the UK on your, overnight flight to Delhi. Day 2: Delhi L/D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Embark on an afternoon tour, commencing at the monumental India Gate. Continue to the Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple and admire its distinctive gilded domes, before observing the Raj Ghat, a modest black marble memorial stone, commemorating the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. 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 Lake Pichola cruise (at a fee) before tonight’s 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. Day 7: Jodhpur to Jaipur B/L/D Travel to Jaipur where the rest of the day at leisure, or 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 this morning for 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. Extend your tour Dubai city stay, 2 nights, B&B 4 H from £239 or 5 H from £289 Tigers of Ranthambore, 4 nights, 4 H Full Board from £389 Shimla city stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £429 Beyond India’s Golden Triangle Tour highlights ✔ Visit the cities and palaces of Rajasthan ✔ Marvel at Old and New Delhi ✔ Sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal ✔ Embark on a Jeep ride to the centre of Amber Fort ✔ Explore the Jain temple complex of Ranakpur Tour includes • All meals daily • 4 H accommodation: Delhi-Radisson Blu Dwarka, Agra-Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premier, Jaipur-Hotel Fern Residency, Jodhpur-Park Plaza Jodhpur, Udaipur-Mewargarh Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic. Regional departures available from Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester with Emirates Tour pace: Intermediate No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £259 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. Delhi Agra Jaipur Udaipur Jodhpur < <      Coach Air Departures & from prices 2 Sep 22 £1,199 15 May 23 £1,299 5 Sep 22 £1,599 5 Jun 23 £1,399 17 Oct 22 £1,899 24 Jul 23 £1,699 31 Oct 22 £1,799 4 Sep 23 £1,599 28 Nov 22 £1,799 18 Sep 23 £1,499 5 Dec 22 £1,799 2 Oct 23 £1,899 6 Feb 23 £1,799 16 Oct 23 £1,999 27 Feb 23 £1,789 30 Oct 23 £1,799 13 & 20 Mar 23 £1,789 27 Nov 23 £1,799 17 Apr 23 £1,699 4 Dec 23 £1,799 1 May 23 £1,199 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £50 • Solo Group departures from £1,469