Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kolkata
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Kolkata. It's a straightforward transfer to settle in for the night after your arrival.
- Start point
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, West Bengal 700052, India (Main Entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
- Day 2
Kolkata
Board the ship early and grab lunch once you're settled. Head out in the afternoon to see Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb, with an option to visit the orphanage Sishu Bhawan if you'd like. Get back onboard by evening for a cultural performance by Baul musicians before sleeping on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Embark ship at Jetty in Kolkata
- Visit Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb
- Cultural performance onboard - Baul musicians
Optional Activities
- Tour of Sishu Bhawan (Children's Home orphanage)
Landmarks Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb 
- Day 3
Kolkata to Bandel to Kalna
Start with a panoramic tour of Kolkata's British colonial buildings, then stop at St. John's Church, the oldest Anglican Church built in 1756. Tour the Victoria Memorial Museum after that. The ship then sails upstream to Bandel where you'll visit the Hooghly Imambara, continuing on to Kalna. Sleep onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Early-morning panoramic tour of British colonial buildings in Kolkata
- Visit St. John's Church
- Visit Victoria Memorial Museum
- Visit Hooghly Imambara
- Sail to Kalna
Landmarks Writer's Building General Post Office High Court Raj Bhawan (Governor's House) Town Hall Council House Treasury Building Reserve Bank of India Dalhousie Square St. John's Church Victoria Memorial Museum Hooghly Imambara 
- Day 4
Kalna to Matiari
Take a rickshaw ride through Kalna town to explore the Rajbari Temple Complex, which has the region's highest concentration of temples. Walk through Nabakailas Temple and see traditional Muslin cloth weaving at a local weaver's home, then browse the local market. The ship then sails to Matiari village where you'll spend the night onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Kalna town centre
- Visit Rajbari Temple Complex
- Visit Nabakailas Temple
- Visit local Weaver's home to see traditional Muslin cloth weaving
- Walk through local market
- Sail to Matiari
Landmarks Rajbari Temple Complex Nabakailas Temple - Day 5
Matiari to Plassey to Khushbagh
Walk through the village early to watch craftsmen making handcrafted brass items from recycled copper using traditional techniques. Later sail to Plassey, the site of the famous 1757 battlefield. In the evening, explore Khushbagh with its riverside farmland scenery and tour the Mogul-style garden where the last Nawab of Bengal is buried. Overnight onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Walk in the village to see brass craftsmen at work
- Sail to Plassey village
- Visit Khushbagh riverside village
- Walk through farmland
- Visit Khush Bagh Mogul-style garden and Nawab's tomb
Landmarks Plassey Battlefield Khush Bagh - Day 6
Baranagar to Murshidabad
Sail to Baranagar village and walk around to experience rural India, visiting 18th century temples and meeting locals. See the Char Bangla temple with its Bengal terra cotta art. Back on the ship, relax as you glide along the Ganges to Murshidabad. Check out Hazarduari Palace and its Imambara, then ride a horse cart to the historic Katra mosque. Sleep onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Walk through Baranagar village
- Visit temples in Baranagar
- Interact with villagers
- Visit Char Bangla temple
- Sail along the Ganges to Murshidabad
- Visit Hazarduari Palace
- Visit Imambara
- Buggy (horse cart) ride to Katra mosque
Landmarks Char Bangla temple Hazarduari Palace Imambara Katra Mosque 
- Day 7
Murshidabad to Mayapur
Spend a restful morning watching local life along the riverbanks, then sail to Mayapur, birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and headquarters of ISKCON. Tour the impressive ISKCON temple and meet Krishna followers. Walk through the pilgrim's bazaar before returning onboard for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Sail to Mayapur
- Visit ISKCON temple
- Meet Krishna followers
- Walk through pilgrim's bazaar
Landmarks ISKCON Temple (International Society of Krishna Consciousness) - Day 8
Mayapur to Chandernagore to Kolkata
Reach Chandernagore, a former French colony from 1673. Walk along the promenade to see French colonial buildings, tour the Dupleix Museum in the old governor's residence, and visit Sacred Heart Church designed by French architect Jacques Duchatz. Head back to the ship to sail toward Kolkata. Overnight onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Cruise)
Included Activities
- Sail to Chandernagore
- Explore French colonial buildings
- Visit Dupleix Museum
- Visit Sacred Heart Church
- Return to ship and sail to Kolkata
Landmarks Dupleix Museum Sacred Heart Church - Day 9
Kolkata
Eat breakfast onboard, then disembark and check into your hotel in Kolkata for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Disembark ship
- Day 10
Kolkata to Varanasi
Check out of your Kolkata hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. After landing, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, attend an aarti ceremony on the Ganges banks with priests performing rituals accompanied by bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. Sleep in Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Evening aarti ceremony on the banks of River Ganges
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 11
Varanasi to Sarnath to New Delhi
Take a boat ride along the holy Ganges past numerous ghats, including cremation sites. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then travel to Sarnath to visit Buddhist sites where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Head to Varanasi railway station and board the day train to New Delhi. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride along the Ganges
- Visit Buddhist sites at Sarnath
Landmarks Sarnath Buddhist Sites - Day 12
New Delhi
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour starting in Old Delhi to see the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Move to New Delhi to see Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Sleep in New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of historic Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- View Rashtrapati Bhawan
- View India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar - Day 13
New Delhi to Agra
Board the Gatiman Express, India's fastest train, to Agra. Tour the Taj Mahal with a guide, with an option to see Baby Taj. Walk through Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar and expanded by Shah Jahan, which once stood behind 20m high protective walls. Overnight in Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Board Gatiman Express train
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Visit Baby Taj (Itimad-ud-Daulah)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 14
Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Agra at your own pace. You can optionally visit Itimad-ud-Daulah, a 17th century tomb known as Baby Taj for its marble work. In the evening, board your train heading to Jaipur. Sleep in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
Landmarks Itimad-ud-Daulah 
- Day 15
Jaipur
Start with Hawa Mahal, the iconic 5-storey red and pink sandstone structure with 935 windows. Head to Amber fortress overlooking Maotha Lake to see the mirrored halls of Sheesh Mahal. Tour Jantar Mantar observatory and City Palace, which blends Mughal and Rajasthani design with an armory and museum. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Amber fortress
- Visit Sheesh Mahal
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit City Palace
Landmarks Hawa Mahal Amber Fort Sheesh Mahal Jantar Mantar City Palace - Day 16
Jaipur to Udaipur
The day is yours to explore Jaipur freely, or optionally catch a Bollywood film at Raj Mandir cinema. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station for your 6 to 7 hour train to Udaipur. Check into your hotel when you arrive. Sleep in Udaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Watch Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir
- Day 17
Udaipur
After breakfast, visit Jagdish Temple and tour City Palace, one of India's largest royal palaces. In the evening, watch a Rajasthani dance performance. Overnight in Udaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jagdish Temple
- Visit City Palace
- Rajasthani dance show
Landmarks Jagdish Temple City Palace - Day 18
Udaipur to Bundi
Free day to rest or explore Udaipur on your own terms. You can optionally see Monsoon Palace and visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden. Later, board your train for Bundi and check into your hotel. Sleep in Bundi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Heritage Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Monsoon Palace
- Visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden
Landmarks Monsoon Palace Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden - Day 19
Bundi to Mumbai
Explore Bundi, surrounded by Aravalli hills and enclosed by a massive wall with four gateways. Visit historic stepwells like Naval Sagar and Sisodiaji ki Baori, intricate works built over three centuries. Climb Taragarh Fort from the 13th century for spectacular views. Drive 1.5 hours to the railway station and board your overnight train to Mumbai. Sleep onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train )
Included Activities
- Visit stepwells of Bundi
- Visit Taragarh Fort
Landmarks Naval Sagar Stepwell Sisodiaji ki Baori Stepwell Taragarh Fort - Day 20
Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai on seven islands off the Arabian Sea. After freshening up, see the honey-coloured Gateway of India arch and the Towers of Silence, historic Zoroastrian structures. Tour Prince of Wales Museum with Indian miniatures from Mughal and Rajasthani schools, and Mahatma Gandhi Museum. Overnight in Mumbai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Towers of Silence
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Landmarks Gateway of India Towers of Silence Prince of Wales Museum Mahatma Gandhi Museum 
- Day 21
Mumbai to Goa
Travel by train via the scenic Konkan Railway to Thivim station in Goa. Pass through beautiful Western Ghats scenery. Goa was colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century and their influence remains strong. Roman Catholicism is the main religion and colonial heritage shapes the local culture. Sleep in Goa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Goa via Konkan Railway
Landmarks Western Ghats 
- Day 22
Goa
Start with a relaxed morning. The beach is within a short ride if you want to spend time there. Overnight in Goa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
- Day 23
Goa
Take a walking tour around Panjim and see wide European-style streets with shutters, balconies, and red tiled roofs mixed with traditional temples. Later, visit a local spice plantation to learn about the aromatic plants including pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon that grow there. Sleep in Goa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (5 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk around city of Panjim
- Visit local spice plantation
- Day 24
Goa
Enjoy a leisure day in Goa. Later, transfer to Goa Airport for your flight onward.
- End point
- Dabolim Goa International Airport (GOI), Airport Road, Vasco Da Gama, Goa 403801, India (Main Entrance)
