Solo Escorted Tours 2026-2027

14 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours India, Central Asia & Sri Lanka FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Virgin Atlantic from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 5 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 Delhi Amritsar Shimla Agra Varanasi Sarnath Jaipur Chandigarh Lead-in price based on 28 May 2027 . Grand Tour of North India Discover the spiritual heart of North India on this captivating 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. 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 thrilling rickshaw ride through fragrant spice markets and winding streets to the Red Fort. Observe the contrast of Old Delhi’s traditional charm with New Delhi’s colonial planning: visit the UNESCO-recognised Humayun’s Tomb, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, and the Qutab Minar complex. DAY 4 & 5 - VARANASI: Take a train to ancient Varanasi, one of Hinduism’s seven holy cities, and 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 intriguing “burning ghats.” Explore nearby the pilgrimage site of 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 en route. See the Hawa Mahal, known as the ‘Place of Winds’. Explore local bazaars for jewellery, handicrafts, and textiles, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and perhaps sampling some local Rajasthani street food. Travel to the City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings that houses the royal family. Man Sagar Lake, Jaipur SEP 2026 £3,269 OCT 2026 £3,489 JAN 2027 £3,419 MAR 2027 £3,419 APR 2027 £3,219 MAY 2027 £2,969 SEP 2027 £3,319 OCT 2027 £3,219 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES FROM 17 Days Solo Escorted Tour from £2,969 To travel with a mix of couples, friends, and solo travellers and benefit from a greater range of departure dates, join our Group Escorted Tour from £2,369pp Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage