Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and head to your luxury hotel in the city center. This evening, check out The Imperial's private art collection while having champagne, then settle in for a specially curated Indian fusion dinner at The Spice Route.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous, specially curated Indian fusion dinner at The Spice Route)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Tour of The Imperial New Delhi's private art collection
- Indian fusion dinner at The Spice Route
- Day 2
Delhi
Start the day exploring Delhi's key sights including the massive Jama Masjid and the busy Chandni Chowk market by electric rickshaw. You'll visit the World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar, help prepare chapati at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib community kitchen, and later have dinner with views of the Qutub Minar while a local historian shares stories.
- Meals
- Lunch (Selection of lesser-known regional cuisines at Cafe Lota)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Electric rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib with chapati preparation
- Dinner overlooking Qutub Minar with local historian
Optional Activities
- Regional cuisine lunch at Cafe Lota
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Qutub Minar Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
See Humayun's Tomb and India Gate in New Delhi, then drive to Agra. By evening you'll choose between two dinner options, either authentic northwest frontier cuisine or Indian and international gourmet selections at a restaurant of your choice.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ITC Mughal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to India Gate
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Peshawri - authentic northwest frontier cuisine with tandoori kebabs and dal Bukhara
- Dinner at Taj Bano - Indian and international gourmet selections
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb India Gate 
- Day 4
Agra
Head out early to catch the Taj Mahal at sunrise as its marble glows with natural colors. After that, you'll explore Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). In the evening, enjoy a private Sufi performance with north Indian snacks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ITC Mughal)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Agra Fort
- Visit to Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Private Sufi performance with north Indian snacks
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah - Day 5
Agra to Ajabgarh
Travel to Ajabgarh with a stop at the World Heritage-listed Fatehpur Sikri to walk through its 16th-century ruins and red sandstone buildings. You'll arrive at your luxury rural Rajasthan hotel, take a guided nature walk, and try your hand at an Indian gin cocktail workshop with an expert mixologist.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amanbagh)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Guided nature walk
- Indian gin cocktail workshop
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 6
Ajabgarh to Jaipur
Begin with a peaceful yoga session, then join a cooking class to learn about Indian spices and prepare lunch from scratch. Later you'll travel to Jaipur, Rajasthan's Pink City and gateway to the state.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes prepared during the cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Yoga session
- Cooking class with lunch
- Day 7
Jaipur
Spend the full day exploring Jaipur's key attractions including Amber Fort, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), and the City Palace. Grab lunch at a traditional vegetarian restaurant in Johri Bazaar, then take part in a private block printing workshop using natural and Azo-free dyes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local produce at a traditional vegetarian Indian restaurant in Johri Bazaar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to Hawa Mahal
- Visit to City Palace
- Lunch at traditional vegetarian Indian restaurant in Johri Bazaar
- Private block printing workshop
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Johri Bazaar - Day 8
Jaipur to Kolkata
Pick a morning activity to further explore Jaipur before transferring to the airport for your flight to Kolkata, known as the City of Joy. Once you arrive, head to your luxury hotel in this thriving hub of culture and history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolkata)
Optional Activities
- Pink Rickshaw Tour - ride in a rickshaw driven by women, visit Govind Devji Temple for morning aarti prayers, stop at Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market near Hawa Mahal
- Jantar Mantar Observatory - visit the UNESCO-listed astronomical observatory and private section of the City Palace royal residence
- Jaipur Bicycle Tour - discover Jaipur's charm by bicycle through narrow lanes of the old city
Landmarks Govind Devji Temple Jaipur Wholesale Flower Market Jantar Mantar - Day 9
Kolkata
Take a heritage tram ride to explore Kolkata, then visit Kumartuli, the traditional potters' quarter, where you can watch craftspeople making clay pots and elaborate statues of gods and goddesses. Later, have afternoon tea at the Glenburn Penthouse with city views and delectable treats.
- Meals
- Tea (Afternoon tea at Glenburn Penthouse with exquisite selection of teas and delectable treats)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolkata)
Included Activities
- Heritage tram ride
- Visit to Kumartuli potters' quarter
- Afternoon tea at Glenburn Penthouse
Landmarks Kumartuli - Day 10
Kolkata
Choose a morning sightseeing activity, then head to the pier to board the Ganges Voyager for seven nights. After lunch on board, visit the Victoria Memorial and its museum with the nation's largest collection of British colonial artifacts. Back on the ship, you'll enjoy a Baul musician performance.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board Ganges Voyager)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board Ganges Voyager
- Visit to Victoria Memorial and museum
- Baul musician performance
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Mallick Ghat Flower Market - stroll across Howrah Bridge to explore one of Asia's largest flower markets
- Visit to CIMA Gallery and Sasha NGO Tour - admire art at the Centre for International Modern Art and learn about the NGO working with local artisans
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Howrah Bridge Mallick Ghat Flower Market CIMA Gallery - Day 11
Kolkata to Kalna
Start with a walking tour of Kolkata's well-preserved colonial buildings including the Writer's Building, General Post Office, High Court, and Raj Bhawan. Visit St John's Church from 1756, then sail upstream along the Hooghly River. Explore the 19th-century Hooghly Imambara with its massive Victorian clock before continuing to Kalna.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of colonial buildings
- Visit to St John's Church
- Visit to Hooghly Imambara
Landmarks Writer's Building General Post Office High Court Raj Bhawan St John's Church Hooghly Imambara - Day 12
Kalna
After breakfast, explore Kalna, the City of Temples, by rickshaw to visit Bengal's distinctive terracotta temples including the Rajbari royal palace complex and striking Shiva temples. Walk through the local market, then return to your ship and sail to Matiari.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Kalna
- Visit to terracotta temples
- Visit to Rajbari royal palace complex
- Visit to Shiva temples
- Local market stroll
Landmarks Rajbari royal palace complex - Day 13
Matiari to Plassey to Khushbagh
Walk around Matiari to see cooking and household items crafted from recycled copper and brass in small home factories operating for generations. The ship continues cruising near Plassey where you'll learn about the 1757 Battle of Plassey. You'll also visit the peaceful garden and cemetery of Khushbagh and walk to the tomb of Siraj ud-Daula, the last Nawab of Bengal.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Morning walk through Matiari
- Visit to copper and brass home factories
- Visit to Plassey historical site
- Visit to Khushbagh garden and cemetery
- Visit to tomb of Siraj ud-Daula
Landmarks Plassey Khushbagh - Day 14
Baranagar to Murshidabad
Cruise to the quiet village of Baranagar for a relaxing walk to see local sights including the beautiful terracotta Char Bangla Temples. Spend a leisure afternoon on the Lower Ganges before reaching Murshidabad to tour the impressive Hazarduari Palace with over 1000 doors. Have high tea in the grounds of the four-storeyed Kathgola Palace, then take an electric rickshaw to the 18th-century Katra Mosque.
- Meals
- Tea (Indian high tea in the grounds of Kathgola Palace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Walk through Baranagar
- Visit to Char Bangla Temples
- Tour of Hazarduari Palace
- High tea at Kathgola Palace
- Visit to Katra Mosque
Landmarks Char Bangla Temples Hazarduari Palace Kathgola Palace Katra Mosque - Day 15
Mayapur
Enjoy a restful morning watching life unfold along the river, then visit the village of Mayapur. You'll learn about the Hare Krishna community through a meeting with dedicated followers and see the ongoing construction of the enormous Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, the world headquarters of ISKCON.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mayapur village
- Meeting with Hare Krishna community
- View of Temple of the Vedic Planetarium construction
Landmarks Temple of the Vedic Planetarium - Day 16
Chandannagar
Cruise to Chandannagar, a former French colony established in 1673. Stroll along the lively promenade admiring French architecture, visit the 17th-century Sacred Heart Church, and tour the Dupleix Museum in the home of former French Governor Joseph Francois Dupleix. Afterward, continue cruising the Ganges and soak in your final night on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Stroll along Chandannagar promenade
- Visit to Sacred Heart Church
- Tour of Dupleix Museum
Landmarks Sacred Heart Church Dupleix Museum - Day 17
Chandannagar to Kolkata
After breakfast, disembark from the Ganges Voyager and transfer to a hotel in Kolkata where you can leave your luggage and relax. When it's time, arrange a transfer to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport for your departing flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board before disembarkation)
