Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

55 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Southern Asia Day 14: Agra B/L/D Begin your day with a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal. You’ll return to your hotel for breakfast before visiting the impressive, red sandstone Agra Fort. Day 15: Agra to Lucknow B/L/D Today’s coach ride takes you to Lucknow, India’s former artistic and cultural hub. On arrival, check into your hotel, you are then free to explore. Day 16: Lucknow B/L/D Take a tour of Lucknow, see the Hazratganj Market and the 1857 Memorial Museum. Continue to the Chota Imambara and the Rumi Darwaza. Day 17: Lucknow to Varanasi B/L/D Board a coach to Varanasi. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening, tour the ghats and witness a Ganga Aarti ceremony. Day 18: Varanasi B/L/D Today begins with a sunrise boat trip on the Ganges. After breakfast, you’ll spend the afternoon exploring the ancient temples of Sarnath. 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 Cochin. 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, 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, proceed to Munnar for a tour and to 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 for your return flight, via Dubai or continue on to your chosen extension. Extend your tour Dubai city stay, 2 nights, B&B 4 H from £129 or 5 H from £159 Kerala beach stay, 4 nights, Full Board 3.5 H from £199 or 5 H from £359 Tour includes • All meals daily • 3, 4 and 5 H accommodation: Mumbai-The Fern Residency, Amritsar- Hyatt Amritsar, Shimla-The Clarks Hotel, Delhi-The Metropolitan, Jaipur-Lemon Tree, Agra-Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Lucknow-Radisson City Centre, Varanasi- Radisson Hotel, Kolkata-Hindusthan International, Cochin-Holiday Inn Cochin, Alleppey-Houseboat, Thekkady-Abad Green Forest, Munnar-Tea Country Resort • Flights from London Heathrow with Emirates (via Dubai). Regional departures available from Stansted, Edinburgh Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester Tour pace: Challenging No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £1,099 Departures & from prices 6 May 22 £2,999 31 Mar 23 £3,419 9 Sep 22 £2,839 5 May 23 £2,999 16 Sep 22 £2,699 2 Jun 23 £2,999 7 Oct 22 £3,299 21 Jul 23 £3,099 21 Oct 22 £3,199 8 Sep 23 £2,849 11 Nov 22 £3,199 15 Sep 23 £2,699 25 Nov 22 £3,199 6 Oct 23 £3,319 20 Jan 23 £3,319 20 Oct 23 £3,219 10 Feb 23 £3,139 10 Nov 23 £3,219 3 Mar 23 £3,099 24 Nov 23 £3,199 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £569 Taj Mahal, Agra Backwaters, Kerala Munnar, Kerala Dubai