Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

8 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours At the heart of our Escorted Tours are our exceptional Local Tour Guides Local tour guides bring destinations to life with their deep-rooted knowledge and personal insights, offering a genuine connection to the culture and history of each place. Their expertise provides a more authentic and enriching experience than British guides, ensuring your journey is both seamless and truly immersive. Expert-led Tours Jaswant Singh Tour guide in India Q What is your favourite aspect of being a tour guide? A The most interesting and favorite aspect of being a tour guide is the opportunity to share the diverse culture, right knowledge and interesting facts about historical and architectural sights making them come alive for tourists and creating memorable experiences Q What is your favourite sight/part of our tour? A As a tour guide it’s not easy to choose one favourite sight because India has around 36 UNESCO World Heritage sites and they all are showcasing the rich heritage and diverse architecture ....But still if I would have to choose I will go with Golden Temple in Amritsar Q Why should people visit your country? A India is a vibrant country and one of the oldest civilizations with rich history, cultures and natural wonders offering a diverse range of experiences for tourists Fathi Tour guide in Jordan Q What is your favourite aspect of being a tour guide? A I have always loved history, but being a tour guide is more than history—it’s about human connection. I know everyone, from the Bedouin tribes in the desert to the hotel staff who make your stay warm and welcoming. Meeting people from different cultures is what I truly love, and I take pride in making every tour a personal and unforgettable experience Q What is your favourite sight/part of our tour? A If you want to step back in time, there is no place like Petra. Walking through its ancient pathways is like entering another world Q Why should people visit your country? A Jordan is a country deep in history, welcoming people, and rich traditions. Jordan is a land unlike any other—and I would be honored to show you its wonders Alex Feliciano Tour guide in Brazil Q What is your favourite aspect of being a tour guide? A Teach people about the culture of my country, my city. See how happy they are with the beauty and diversity of Rio de Janeiro. Feel like I’m teaching without being in a classroom Q What is your favourite sight/part of our tour? A Go through the different points and show how much nature and history we have in Rio de Janeiro Q Why should people visit your country? A People should come to Brazil more often because we are a diverse country in terms of nature and history. Even though many tourists find things here that are similar to what they see in Europe, here there is a mix of local indigenous and African cultures