Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

You can visit some of the local bazaars and stalls for shopping. Try the Jal Mahal Road and Bapu Bazaar or wander the streets and sample the delicious and unique Rajasthani street food. Day 13: Jaipur to Agra B/L/D Depart this morning by coach for Agra. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore. 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 The morning is free to relax in the hotel or if your guide can arrange for the coach to take you back into central Varanasi. Take an afternoon 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 ferry 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. 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, or continue on to your chosen extension. Taj Mahal Cochin Shimla What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to India with British Airways. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Mumbai, 4 H The Fern Residency Amritsar, 5 H Hyatt Regency Amritsar Shimla, 5 H Radisson Jass Shimla Delhi, 4 H The Metropolitan and Spa Jaipur, 4 H Lemon Tree Agra, 5 H Ramada Plaza Agra Lucknow, 5 H Hyatt Regency Lucknow Varanasi, Om Vilas Benares Kolkata, 5 H Taj Bengal Cochin, 4 H Holiday Inn Cochin Alleppey, Traditional Houseboat Thekkady, 3 H Abad Green Forest Munnar, 4 H Tea Country Resort ✔ 77 meals ✔ 17 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Extend your tour Kerala beach stay, 3 nights, 3.5 H from £299 or 5 H from £599 Maldives beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H All-Inclusive from £1,569 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £1,169 Departures & from prices Mar 24 £3,799 Feb 25 £3,899 May 24 £2,999 Mar 25 £3,799 Jul 24 £3,899 May 25 £3,099 Sep 24 £3,199 Jul 25 £3,899 Oct 24 £3,899 Sep 25 £3,299 Nov 24 £3,899 Oct 25 £3,799 Jan 25 £3,899 Nov 25 £3,899 • Lead-in price based on 31 May 24 • Tipping paid locally £84 pp per tour Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 27 Southern Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details