Itinerary
- Day 1
Kolkata
You'll arrive at Kolkata Airport where a Uniworld representative will be waiting if you've booked a group arrival transfer or private transfer. From there, it's straight to the Ganges Voyager II to settle in and get oriented.
- Day 2
Kalna
The ship heads to Kalna, a former trade port known for its Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman. You'll walk through the Rajbari temple complex, and there's an option to stroll through the local market with your guide if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- India's 'Temple City' - Rajbari temple complex visit
Optional Activities
- Walk through colorful local market with guide
- Qutab Minar & Jagannath Hindu Temple (€35 EUR)
Landmarks Rajbari Temple Complex Qutab Minar Jagannath Hindu Temple - Day 3
Matiari
You travel to Matiari, an artisan village where master craftsmen work with brass using techniques passed down for generations. This is your chance to see traditional metalworking up close and learn how it's done.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass
- Day 4
Baranagar
Two Bengali towns are on the agenda today. Start in Murshidabad City, then take a buggy ride to the historic Katra Mosque. After that, you'll visit Baranagar Village, both connected to the area's ruling families and their legacies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Murshidabad City
- Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque
- Visit to Baranagar Village
Landmarks Katra Mosque - Day 5
Ganges River
The ship sails along the Ganges River, one of the world's most sacred waterways. As you travel through small villages and larger cities, you might spot the rare Ganges river dolphin among the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khusbagh Walk
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 6
Mayapur
You'll visit Mayapur, the international center of the Hare Krishna movement and home to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (still being built). Later, explore a former French colonial outpost to learn about this lesser-known chapter of colonial history in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
- India's French Colonial Heritage
Landmarks Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Hare Krishna Complex - Day 7
Kolkata
Kolkata's history comes alive today through the Flower Market and Kumartuli's pottery artisans. You'll see colonial heritage sites shaped by the British Raj. Pick one optional activity: either visit the NGO 'Calcutta Rescue' or Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
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 (choose one of the two options)
- Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb (choose one of the two options)
Landmarks Flower Market Kumartuli Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb Calcutta Rescue - Day 8
Kolkata to New Delhi
You disembark and fly to New Delhi, heading to The Oberoi New Delhi. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your hotel after traveling from the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
New Delhi to Agra
Board The Maharajas' Express train for the start of your rail journey. Later today, you'll see the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most iconic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Taj Mahal
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 10
Agra to Ranthambore
Start with Agra Fort, an impressive historical monument. Then head to Ranthambore in Rajasthan for a safari in the national park, where Bengal tigers and diverse wildlife roam the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Agra Fort
- Safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Agra Fort Ranthambore National Park - Day 11
Jaipur
Arrive in Jaipur, the 'Pink City' with its distinctive pink-colored architecture. This morning, visit Amber Fort, one of Rajasthan's most iconic landmarks, and experience the city's famous hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Amber Fort Visit
Landmarks Amber Fort - Day 12
Bikaner
After breakfast onboard, travel to Bikaner, a princely city carved from red sandstone that rose from desert terrain centuries ago. Explore Junagarh Fort in the afternoon or relax on the train. Tonight, there's a special barbeque dinner on the sand dunes outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive Barbeque Evening on the Sand Dunes)
Included Activities
- Junagarh Fort
- Exclusive Barbeque Evening on the Sand Dunes
Optional Activities
- Free time in the morning to explore on your own or relax onboard
Landmarks Junagarh Fort - Day 13
Jodhpur
Head to Jodhpur, the 'Blue City,' where swaths of blue houses fill the streets. Originally marking Brahmin homes, the color became part of Jodhpur's identity. Check out Mehrangarh Fort and the Clock Tower Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mehrangarh Fort & Clock Tower Market
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Clock Tower Market - Day 14
Udaipur
Pull into Udaipur, spanning seven lakes and hillsides, earning it the nickname 'Venice of the East.' Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit the City Palace, then have lunch at a local restaurant in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch in town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Pichola Boat Ride
- City Palace
Landmarks Lake Pichola City Palace - Day 15
Udaipur to Mumbai
You disembark the train and transfer to The Oberoi Mumbai, a luxury hotel situated right on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Mumbai Departure
Check out of the hotel. If your package includes a group departure transfer or you purchased a private transfer, you'll be taken to Mumbai airport for your flight home.
