Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

20 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Sri Lanka, India & Central Asia Discover the spiritual heart of North India on this 17-day journey. Experience Hindu rituals on the Ganges, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and Shimla’s Christ Church amidst the Himalayan peaks. Along the way, savour unique cuisine, explore ancient empires, and marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Grand Tour of North India Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 ‹ UK TO DELHI: Depart London on your overnight flight to Delhi. DAY 2 & 3 ‹ DELHI: Explore India’s capital with a rickshaw ride through spice markets and past the Red Fort. Observe the contrast of Old Delhi’s traditional charm with New Delhi’s colonial planning: visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO-recognised mausoleum, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, and the Qutb Minar complex with its ancient ruins. DAY 4 & 5 ‹ VARANASI: Take a train to Varanasi, one of Hinduism’s holiest cities. Witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats. Enjoy a sunrise boat trip on the Ganges, viewing the Vishwanath Temple (from the boat) and the ghats, including the “burning ghats.” Explore Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, including the Monastery Ruins and a towering stupa. DAY 6 & 7 ‹ JAIPUR: Travel to Jaipur, the “Pink City,” known for its distinctive pink- hued buildings. Visit the spectacular Amber Fort, perched on a hilltop, by Jeep, passing snake charmers and the Palace of Mirrors en route. Explore local bazaars for jewellery, handicrafts, and textiles, experiencing the vibrant atmosphere, and perhaps sample some local street food. On to the City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings that houses the royal family. Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage Golden Temple, Amritsar What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Virgin Atlantic from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, 5 H Radisson Hotel Varanasi, 4 H Sarovar Premiere Jaipur, 5 H Saura Hotel By Club Mahindra Agra, 5 H Radisson Hotel Jass Shimla, 4 H Park Plaza Chandigarh, 5 H Hyatt Regency Amritsar 10 EXCURSIONS MEALS 15 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches 15 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Ranthambore National Park Delhi Amritsar Shimla Agra Varanasi Sarnath Jaipur Chandigarh Lead-in price based on 13 May 2026 and 12 May 2027 . NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £829 17 Days Escorted Tour from £2,199 Private tour an extra £22pp per day Solo Group from only £2,899 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £2,699 £2,699 FEB £2,699 £2,699 MAR £2,699 £2,699 APR £2,399 £2,399 MAY £2,199 £2,199 JUN £2,499 £2,499 JUL £2,799 £2,799 AUG £2,799 £2,799 SEP £2,599 £2,599 £2,599 OCT £2,599 £2,599 £2,599 NOV £2,599 £2,599 £2,599 DEC £2,599 £2,599 £2,599