Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

58 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details Southern Asia Virupaksha Temple, Hampi P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £189 Day 1: UK to Mumbai Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Muscat. Day 2: Mumbai D Upon arrival, you’ll meet your local guide and transfer to tonight’s hotel to enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Meet your group later at a welcome dinner. Day 3: Mumbai B/L/D Following breakfast, embark upon a city tour, including a visit to the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. From here, a stroll leads to Crawford Market. Next, visit the colossal Gateway of India and board a boat to Elephanta Island. Later, admire the intricately designed Jain Temple before exploring the Hanging Gardens. Next, journey to the beach of Chowpatty, positioned along the “Queen’s Necklace” promenade before continuing to the Museum of Mani Bhavan. Day 4: Mumbai to Aurangabad B/L/D After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure before boarding your train to Aurangabad. Day 5: Aurangabad B/L/D Today, delve into the history of the Ajanta Caves. Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1983, the magnificence site dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Day 6: Aurangabad to Banglaore B/L/D After breakfast, explore the monastery-temple-cave complexes of Ellora, the crowning jewel of Kailasa temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, continue to the airport for your flight to Bangalore.  Day 7: Banglaore B/L/D Discover the cosmopolitan centre of India’s booming technological industry on a morning tour. Visit the distinctive Bull Temple, before wandering through the ‘Garden City’, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Later, marvel at a majestic example of Neo-Dravidian architecture with a visit to the regal Vidhana Soudha. Day 8: Bangalore to Hampi via Hubli B/L/D Following breakfast, transfer for your flight to Hubli, before journeying to the ancient village of Hampi. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 9: Hampi B/L/D Comprising of ancient monuments and ruined temple complexes, Hampi is a site of archaeological excellence. Beginning at the statue of Lord Genesha, head towards Hemakuta Hill, before admiring Virupaksha Temple and Achutaraya Temple before lunch. This afternoon discovers the intricate Yalis engravings which cover the pillars of the Krishna Temple, before marvelling at the Badavi Linga Temple. Day 10: Hampi B/L/D A captivating discovery of ancient ruins continues at the imperial Vittala Temple. Nearby, on the banks of the river, uncover the open pillared pavilion of Purandaradasa Mantap, before marvelling at the Queen’s Bath. After lunch, meander through a variety of landmarks, with visits to the Zenana Enclosure, Lotus Maha, Hazara Rama Temple and the King’s Audience Hall. Day 11: Hampi to Goa B/L/D Journey to Hospet this morning and board a train towards the coastal state of Goa. Day 12: Goa to the UK B Spend the morning relaxing before your return flight, via Muscat or continue on to your chosen extension Extend your tour Goa beach stay, 3 nights, All-Inclusive 3 H from £149 or 4 H from £189 India’s Golden Triangle, 6 nights, 4 H Full Board from £799 Karnataka, Hampi and India’s Ancient Wonders Tour highlights ✔ Tour Mumbai and Bangalore ✔ Meander through Mumbai’s markets ✔ Enjoy a boat ride and tour of Elephanta Island ✔ Explore the remarkable rock-hewn Ajanta Caves ✔ Visit Ellora Caves, the crowning jewel of Kailasa Temple ✔ Discover the ruined temple complexes and monuments of sacred Hampi Tour includes • All meals daily • 4 H accommodation: Mumbai-Lemon Tree, Aurangabad-The Fern Residency, Bangalore-Hotel Royal Orchid, Hampi-Royal Orchid Central, Kireeti, Goa- The Fern Kadamba Hotel and Spa • Flights from London Heathrow with Oman Air (via Muscat). Regional departures available from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and Manchester Tour pace: Challenging No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £569 Journeying to some of the most sacred and mysterious sites in the world, this experience links the bustling city of Mumbai and the astounding Ajanta Caves, to the technological centre of Bangalore and the ancient complex of Hampi.  Aurangabad Hampi Goa Bangalore Mumbai < <    Air Rail Departures & from prices 11 Apr 22 £1,739 1 May 23 £1,649 26 Sep 22 £1,999 25 Sep 23 £1,999 20 Feb 23 £1,919 16 Oct 23 £2,119 13 Mar 23 £1,829 27 Nov 23 £2,159 10 Apr 23 £1,749 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £189