Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

54 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details Southern Asia < Varanasi Lucknow Kolkata Jaipur Mumbai Cochin Munnar Alleppey Thekkady Dehli Shimla Amritsar Agra <      Coach Air Boat Rail   Day 1: UK to Mumbai Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Dubai. Day 2: Mumbai D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 3: Mumbai B/L/D Embark on a morning tour starting with the Gateway of India. Next, board a motorboat to Elephanta Island and explore the ancient caves. Back in Mumbai, admire such sites as the grand Jain Temple and Hanging Gardens, before arriving at the beach of Chowpatty. Continue to the museum of Mani Bhavan. Day 4: Mumbai to Amritsar B/L/D Today, fly to Amritsar and enjoy a day of leisure. Day 5: Amritsar B/L/D Following breakfast, enjoy a visit to one of the most awe-inspiring and memorable sights in India, the spectacular Golden Temple. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore. Day 6: Amritsar to Shimla B/L/D This morning you’ll board the train to Chandigarh before taking a winding, scenic drive through the former summer capital of British India, Shimla. Day 7: Shimla B/L/D Depart Shimla for the neighbouring hill station of Kufri. Tour the impressive Rashtrapati Niwas, former residence of the British Viceroy. Day 8: Shimla to Delhi B/L/D Today, ride on the UNESCO-recognised “Toy Train” to Dharampur Station where you will disembark for lunch. Transfer by car to Kalka Station for your connecting train to Delhi. Day 9: Delhi B/L/D Today, discover Delhi on a full-day tour, taking in sights such as the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. Crossing to the centre of New Delhi, you’ll visit the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial before the ruins of Qutab Minar. Day 10: Delhi to Jaipur B/L/D After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (known as the Pink city) by coach. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 11: Jaipur B/L/D Begin your day with a visit to Amber Fort. Ascend to the fort by Jeep, experiencing the grandeur of a Maharaja. Continue to the City Palace before visiting Jantar Mantar. Finally, you’ll marvel at the numerous windows of the stunning Hawa Mahal. Day 12: Jaipur B/L/D Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Day 13: Jaipur to Agra B/L/D Depart this morning by coach for Agra. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore. Tour highlights ✔ Tour Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata and Mumbai ✔ Delight in a tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal ✔ Experience Kerala’s sleepy backwaters with an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat ✔ Enjoy a tranquil boat safari on Periyar Lake ✔ Ride the UNESCO-recognised ‘Toy Train’ ✔ Marvel at the snow-capped Himalayas’ in Darjeeling ✔ Explore the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri ✔ Embark on a sunrise boat ride on the mighty Ganges ✔ Wander the opulent Amber and Agra Forts ✔ Visit Amritsar’s gleaming Golden Temple A Passage Through India P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £569 Travel through bustling cities, scenic landscapes and UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites as this tour offers a true insight to the colour, culture and spiritualism of India before heading south to finish in lush Kerala. Golden Temple, Amritsar