Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kolkata
You'll arrive at Kolkata Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to Ganges Voyager II. After checking in, settle into your riverview suite with a private French balcony and get oriented with the ship before dinner.
- Day 2
Kalna
Head to Kalna, a former trade port where Hindu temples built by maharajas of Bardhaman dot the landscape. The Rajbari temple complex is the main stop, and if you're interested, walk through the local market with your guide to see the colors and activity of daily life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- India's 'Temple City' - Visit to Rajbari temple complex
Optional Activities
- Walk through local market with guide
- Qutab Minar & Jagannath Hindu Temple - €35 EUR
Landmarks Rajbari Temple Complex Qutab Minar Jagannath Hindu Temple - Day 3
Matiari
Travel to Matiari, an artisan village where you'll meet master brass workers and watch them at their craft. They'll walk you through traditional techniques passed down through generations, giving you real insight into how this work happens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass
Landmarks Matiari - Day 4
Murshidabad and Baranagar
Spend the day in Bengali towns connected to regional ruling families. You'll visit Murshidabad City and take a buggy ride to Katra Mosque, then head to Baranagar Village to see architectural monuments and historical sites tied to the region's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Murshidabad City
- Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque
- Visit to Baranagar Village
Landmarks Murshidabad City Katra Mosque Baranagar Village - Day 5
Ganges River Cruise
Cruise along the Ganges River, one of the world's most sacred waterways. Watch small villages and populated cities pass by as the ship moves through India and Bangladesh. Keep an eye out for endangered Ganges river dolphins if you're lucky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khusbagh Walk
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 6
Mayapur and French Colonial Heritage
Visit Mayapur, the international center of the Hare Krishna movement and home to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (currently still under construction). After that, check out a former French outpost to learn about India's French colonial history, a chapter not many travelers know much about.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
- India's French Colonial Heritage
Landmarks Hare Krishna Complex Temple of the Vedic Planetarium - Day 7
Kolkata
Explore Kolkata's connection to Mother Teresa and British colonial history. Walk through the flower market and potter's colony, then choose between visiting an NGO that supports disadvantaged communities or going to Mother Teresa's home and tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners)
Included Activities
- Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market
- Kumartuli Visit (Potter's Colony) And Colonial Sites
Optional Activities
- NGO 'Calcutta Rescue' Visit
- Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb
Landmarks Kolkata Flower Market Kumartuli (Potter's Colony) Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb - Day 8
Kolkata to Mumbai
Disembark and fly to Mumbai on your included flight. Check into The Oberoi Mumbai on the Arabian Sea coast. The afternoon is free, so use it to rest and settle in after the cruise portion of your trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Mumbai to Train Departure
Check out of your Mumbai hotel and board The Maharajas' Express luxury train. Get settled into your cabin and orient yourself as your rail journey through India begins, with the train departing in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Udaipur
Arrive in Udaipur, called 'the Venice of the East' for its seven lakes and hillside location. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, visit the City Palace, and grab lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the train by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch in town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Pichola Boat Ride
- City Palace
Landmarks Lake Pichola City Palace 
- Day 11
Jodhpur
Pull into Jodhpur, the 'Blue City' where blue-painted houses cover the streets and hillsides. The blue originally marked Brahmin dwellings but has become the city's signature look. Walk through Mehrangarh Fort and the Clock Tower Market to get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mehrangarh Fort & Clock Tower Market
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Clock Tower Market 
- Day 12
Bikaner
Have breakfast onboard while watching the countryside roll past. Later, explore Bikaner, a 15th-century princely city built from red sandstone in what was once barren desert. You'll have free time in the morning to wander independently or relax on the train, then visit Junagarh Fort in the afternoon. Cap things off with an exclusive barbeque dinner in the sand dunes outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard with countryside views), Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive Barbeque Dinner on the Sand Dunes)
Included Activities
- Junagarh Fort
- Exclusive Barbeque Evening on the Sand Dunes
Landmarks Junagarh Fort - Day 13
Jaipur
Arrive in Jaipur, the 'Pink City,' named for the color associated with hospitality. Visit Amber Fort in the morning, then return to the train. In the evening, head out for dinner at an exclusive venue in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner at a special venue)
Included Activities
- Amber Fort Visit
Landmarks Amber Fort 
- Day 14
Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri
Early morning safari at Ranthambore National Park to search for Bengal tigers and other wildlife. Afterward, explore Fatehpur Sikri, a historical site with significant architecture and ruins. You'll return to the train by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 15
Taj Mahal and New Delhi
Wake up early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After taking in the monument, head back to the train and continue to New Delhi. Disembark there and transfer to The Oberoi New Delhi for your hotel stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Taj Mahal at Sunrise
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 16
Departure from New Delhi
Check out of your hotel this morning. If your package includes a group departure transfer or you bought a private one, you'll be transported to New Delhi Airport for your flight home.
