Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025

26 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Sri Lanka, India & Central Asia India is a vibrant land of colour, culture, and spirituality. This tour offers a deep insight into its magic, taking you through cities, UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites, and the colonial capital of Kolkata, before concluding in the lush landscapes of Kerala. A Passage Through India Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 UK TO MUMBAI: Depart London on your overnight flight to Mumbai. DAY 2 & 3 MUMBAI: Arrive in Mumbai and explore the iconic Gateway of India before taking a boat to the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Island to see ancient caves dedicated to Lord Shiva. DAY 4 & 5 AMRITSAR: Fly to Amritsar and explore the historic bazaars. Visit the Golden Temple, a sacred Sikh shrine, and marvel at its stunning architecture. In the afternoon, you may opt for an excursion to the Wagah Border to witness the famous flag-lowering ceremony. DAY 6 & 7 SHIMLA: Take a train to Shimla and enjoy a scenic drive through the hills. Visit Kufri for breathtaking mountain views, then explore the colonial-era Rashtrapati Niwas. DAY 8 & 9 DELHI: Travel by UNESCO-listed Toy Train before heading to Delhi. Explore Old Delhi’s spice-scented streets on a rickshaw ride, see the Red Fort, Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, and visit the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar. DAY 1012 JAIPUR: Visit the Amber Fort by Jeep, see the Palace of Winds, and explore the Jantar Mantar Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in Jaipur to visit its colorful bazaars or take a night safari. DAY 1316 AGRA & LUCKNOW: Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise and explore Agra Fort. Travel to Lucknow and visit the Hazratganj Market, Chota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza. DAY 17 & 18 VARANASI: Take a boat ride along the Ganges at sunrise. Visit Sarnath, a sacred Buddhist site, and experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. DAY 1921 KOLKATA & KOCHI: Explore Kolkata’s colonial architecture before flying to Kochi, known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. DAY 2224 KERALA BACKWATERS & THEKKADY: Cruise through Kerala’s serene backwaters on a houseboat, before moving on to Thekkady’s spice gardens. Take a boat ride on Periyar Lake for wildlife spotting. DAY 2527 MUNNAR & KOCHI: Explore Munnar’s lush tea plantations, visit Echo Point, and return to Kochi to see Mattancherry Dutch Palace. DAY 28 RETURN TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Chota Imambara monument, Lucknow Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Emirates from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H The Fern Residency Mumbai, 5 H Hyatt Regency Amritsar, 5 H Radisson Hotel Jass Shimla, 4 H The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, 4 H Lemon Tree Jaipur, 5 H Saura Hotel By Club Mahindra Agra, 5 H Hyatt Regency Lucknow, 5 H Radisson Hotel Varanasi, 5 H Taj Bengal Kolkata, 4 H Holiday Inn Cochin, Houseboats, 3 H Abad Green Forest, 4 H Tea County Resort, 4 H Holiday Inn Cochin 17 EXCURSIONS MEALS 26 Breakfasts, 25 Lunches 26 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Lead-in price based on 29 May 2026 and 28 May 2027. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £1,259 Munnar Alleppey Kolkata Varanasi Lucknow Agra Jaipur Delhi Mumbai Kochi Thekkady Shimla Amritsar Extend your tour Maldives Beach Stay 4 nights, 4  All-Inclusive from £1,745 Marari Beach Stay 3 nights, 3.5  Full Board from £355 28 Days Escorted Tour from £3,299 Private tour an extra £32pp per day MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £3,999 £3,999 FEB £3,899 £3,899 MAR £3,899 £3,899 APR £3,499 MAY £3,299 £3,299 JUN JUL £3,799 £3,799 AUG SEP £3,399 £3,399 £3,399 OCT £3,899 £3,899 £3,899 NOV £3,849 £3,999 £3,999 DEC

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