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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 Today is free for you to relax or explore, before your evening 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 boat trip on the Hooghly river and sail through the two spectacular Howrah and Vidyasagar bridges. Day 21: Kolkata to Cochin B/L/D Fly to Cochin. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 22: Cochin 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 for a tour and to learn about the tea plantations owned by the mighty Tata corporation. Day 26: Munnar to Cochin B/L/D After breakfast, enjoy the last few highlights of Munnar before proceeding to Cochin. Arriving late, enjoy the evening at leisure. Day 27: Cochin B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a tour of the city. Marvel at Mattancherry Dutch Palace and St. Francis church. Day 28: Cochin to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, via Dubai or continue on to your chosen extension. Kerala Tour includes • All meals included • 3, 4 and 5 H accommodation: Mumbai-The Fern Residency, Amritsar-Hyatt Amritsar, Shimla-The Clarks Hotel, Delhi-The Metropolitan, Jaipur-Lemon Tree, Agra-Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Lucknow-Radisson City Centre, Varanasi-Radisson Hotel, Kolkata- Hindusthan International, Cochin-Holiday Inn Cochin, Alleppey-Houseboat, Thekkady-Abad Green Forest, Munnar-Tea Country Resort • Flights from London Heathrow with Emirates (via Dubai). Regional departures available from Stansted, Edinburgh Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi Golden Temple, Amritsar Shimla Extend your tour Dubai city stay, 2 nights, B&B 4 H from £129 or 5 H from £159 Kerala beach stay, 3 nights, Full Board 3.5 H from £199 or 5 H from £369 No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £1,099 Private Tour Upgrade From £569 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date. Tour pace: Challenging Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 145 Southern Asia