Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Delhi Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Delhi. Day 2: Delhi L/D On arrival in Delhi, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, getting to know your surroundings. Day 3: Delhi B/L/D A full day tour of Delhi commences after breakfast, beginning with the historic Old Delhi in the morning. Lying side by side, Old Delhi dates back to the Mughal period, whilst New Delhi was built just over a hundred years ago. Travelling through the narrow and crowded streets on a rickshaw will transport you back in time, passing vibrant food markets of Old Delhi where bread makers bake delicious scented naan from the tandoor ovens and chai wallahs brew their sweet tea. A visit to the regal Red Fort gives you a sense of the lavish life once led by the former rulers before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Your tour will continue on to New Delhi to see the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and the 12th century Qutab Minar. Built on the foundations of Jain and Hindu temples, the complex was built in 1193 after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom and displays fine examples of Indo-Islamic architecture as well as the tallest stone tower in India. You will also you’ll drive past the India Gate, President’s House, Parliament Building and visit the Birla Temple, made purely out of 2,000 tons of Rajasthani white marble. Day 4: Delhi to Agra B/L/D After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra arriving at your hotel in time for lunch. Despite being a small city, Agra was once the capital of the mighty Mughal dynasty whose strength manifested itself in the huge forts and buildings built to maintain its power. During the afternoon, you will visit the vast red sandstone Agra Fort. The colossal walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughals in 1573 and boasts gigantic pavilions, grand palaces and spectacular courtyards. Day 5: Agra to Ranthambore B/L/D This magical day starts after breakfast with a tour of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Words do not do this remarkable palace justice; it really must be seen to appreciate its stupendous beauty. Taking 17 years and 20,000 men to build, the heartbroken Mughal Emperor Shahjahan dedicated this stunning white marble monument to his deceased wife to enshrine her mortal remains. Following this, you will begin your journey to Ranthambore National Park where you will spend the night. Day 6: Ranthambore B/L/D Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India. Once a famous hunting ground for the gallant rulers Ride a rickshaw around Old Delhi, marvel at the Taj Mahal in Agra and discover the Pink City. Spend two nights in Ranthambore where you’ll have the chance to spot Royal Bengal Tigers on safari. What you’ll see  Rickshaw ride to the iconic landmarks of Old Delhi and experience the sights of New Delhi on a city tour  Witness the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and 12th century Qutab Minar  Marvel the numerous miniature windows adorning the grand façade of the Hawa Mahal  Tour the courtyards and pavilions of the Red Fort, Agra and Amber Forts  Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the magnificent Taj Mahal  Look out for elusive Bengal Tigers and other exotic wildlife on safari in Ranthambore National Park  Discover the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and visit the opulent City Palace Essence of North India Ranthambore National Park THIS TOUR EXPLORE SOLO GROUP DEPARTURES FROM £1,879 10  Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk