Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi, India's capital, and head to your hotel for check-in from mid-afternoon onwards. This gives you time to settle in and rest before things get started.
- Day 2
Delhi
A guided tour takes you through Delhi's main sites including the Red Fort, India Gate, and Presidential Palace. From there you'll see Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Later, climb into a rickshaw and ride through a local bazaar before lunch and some free time. Your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at the hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Lavish welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Red Fort
- Guided sightseeing of India Gate
- Guided sightseeing of Presidential Palace
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Rickshaw ride through local bazaar
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw
Landmarks Red Fort India Gate Presidential Palace Jama Masjid Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar Chandni Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
You'll drive to Agra and tour Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. That evening, head out to see the Taj Mahal as the sun sets, watching the gold and pink hues shift across the marble. A guided tour inside the mausoleum is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Guided sunset tour of Taj Mahal
- Tour inside Taj Mahal Mausoleum
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Start early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. After that, you'll have some downtime before traveling to Jaipur, known as the Pink City from when it was painted pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales. Dinner is included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Travel to Jaipur
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Check out Jaipur's highlights starting with Amber Fort, built from white marble and red sandstone. After lunch you'll visit the City Palace Museum with its paintings, carpets, and weapons, then head to Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO site with 19 astronomical instruments from 1728.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace Museum
- Visit Jantar Mantar
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Museum Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur to Kolkata
Fly to Kolkata through Delhi. After lunch, take a guided tour of St. John's Church which has India's oldest working pipe organ, then see Victoria Memorial Museum and colonial buildings like Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and Dalhousie Square. Later you'll transfer to your ship for a 7-night Ganges River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly to Kolkata
- Visit St. John's Church
- Visit Victoria Memorial Museum
- Guided sightseeing of British colonial buildings
- View Raj Bhawan (Governor's House)
- View Town Hall
- View Dalhousie Square
- Transfer to ship
Landmarks St. John's Church Victoria Memorial Museum Raj Bhawan (Governor's House) Town Hall Dalhousie Square 
- Day 7
Kolkata
Start with a guided walk through Kolkata's flower market, then head to Kumartuli, a traditional potters' quarter known for sculpture work. You'll relax onboard as the ship begins sailing upstream, passing under the iconic Howrah Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Kolkata flower market
- Visit Kumartuli traditional potters' quarter
- Sail upstream on Ganges River
- Pass below Howrah Bridge
Landmarks Howrah Bridge Kumartuli - Day 8
Chandernagore
The ship sails to Chandernagore, established as a French colony in 1673. Walk the Promenade with riverside views and French colonial architecture. You'll tour the former French governor's residence, now a museum, and see the Sacred Heart Church designed by French architect Jacques Duchatz.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail to Chandernagore
- Guided walk along the Promenade
- Visit former French governor's residence museum
- Visit Sacred Heart Church
Landmarks Chandernagore Promenade Sacred Heart Church - Day 9
Kalna
An electric rickshaw takes you through Kalna on a guided tour of the Rajbari terracotta temple complex and its Naba Kailash Temple with 108 slope-roofed shrines. After a walk through a local market, you'll head back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided electric rickshaw exploration of Kalna
- Visit Rajbari terracotta temple complex
- Visit Naba Kailash Temple
- Local market walk
Landmarks Rajbari Temple Complex Naba Kailash Temple - Day 10
Mayapur
Walk through the riverside village of Nabadwip and watch local artisans work cotton on traditional looms. Then visit the ISKCON campus at Mayapur, worldwide headquarters of the Hare Krishna movement, where a Krishna leader will guide your tour of the main temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Nabadwip village
- Observe traditional cotton weaving
- Tour ISKCON Mayapur campus
- Visit main temple
- Guided tour by Krishna leader
Landmarks Nabadwip ISKCON Campus Mayapur - Day 11
Fulia
Climb into a rickshaw and head to the village of Guptipara where you'll observe clay and idol making and visit a potter's home. This afternoon, travel to Fulia to see artists who specialize in Jamdani weaving using cotton and gold thread.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rickshaw visit to Guptipara
- Observe clay and idol making
- Visit potter's home and interact with artisans
- Visit Fulia village
- Observe Jamdani weaving
Landmarks Guptipara Fulia - Day 12
Serampore - Kolkata
Sail downstream to Bandel and visit the Hooghly Imambara, a 19th-century monument with grand hallways and large Persian chandeliers. Continue to Serampore with its Danish heritage sites including the Danish Tavern and St. Olav's Church. You'll return to Kolkata in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hooghly Imambara
- Visit Serampore
- Visit Danish Tavern
- Visit St. Olav's Church
- Return to Kolkata
Landmarks Hooghly Imambara Serampore Danish Tavern St. Olav's Church - Day 13
Kolkata to Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu through Delhi, arriving in Nepal's capital city where a Globus representative will meet you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fly to Kathmandu via Delhi
- Day 14
Kathmandu
Your guided tour starts at Hanuman Dhoka, the historic royal seat. You'll visit the Temple of Kumari, the residence of the Living Goddess who's believed to be the incarnation of goddess Durga and was built from the wood of a single tree. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka
- Visit Temple of Kumari
Landmarks Hanuman Dhoka Temple of Kumari - Day 15
Patan
Travel with a Local Guide to Bouddhanath, one of the world's largest stupas and an important center for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. From there, continue to Patan (formerly Lalitpur, the City of Beauty) and explore Durbar Square with its Buddhist and Hindu sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Bouddhanath stupa
- Travel to Patan
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Landmarks Bouddhanath Patan Durbar Square 
- Day 16
Kathmandu
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
