Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

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 offering you a panoramic view of the city. Day 21: Kolkata to Kochi B/L/D Fly to Kochi. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 22: Kochi 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 – a nature lover’s paradise – for a tour. Day 26: Munnar to Kochi B/L/D After breakfast, enjoy the last few highlights of Munnar and its surrounding hills dotted with tea plantations before proceeding to Kochi. Arriving late, enjoy the evening at leisure. Day 27: Kochi B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a tour of the city. Marvel at Mattancherry Dutch Palace and St Francis church. Day 28: Kochi to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to India with Emirates. 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 Saura Hotel By Club Mahindra Agra Lucknow, 5 H Hyatt Regency Lucknow Varanasi, 5 H Radisson Hotel Varanasi Kolkata, 5 H Taj Bengal Kochi, 4 H Holiday Inn Kochi 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 Red Fort, Agra Amritsar Alleppey Maldives Prices from Sep 2024 £3,399 Nov 2025 £3,999 Oct 2024 £3,999 Jan 2026 £3,999 Nov 2024 £3,899 Feb 2026 £3,999 Jan 2025 £3,999 Mar 2026 £3,999 Feb 2025 £3,999 May 2026 £3,199 Mar 2025 £3,999 Jul 2026 £4,099 May 2025 £3,199 Sep 2026 £3,399 Jul 2025 £4,099 Oct 2026 £4,099 Sep 2025 £3,399 Nov 2026 £3,999 Oct 2025 £4,099 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 30 May 25 & 29 May 26 • Tipping paid locally £84 pp per tour Extend your tour Kerala Beach Stay 3 nights, 3.5 H from £319 or 5 H from £575 Maldives Beach Stay 4 nights, 4 H All-Inclusive from £1,155 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £1,199 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £28 pp per day Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka  15