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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas' Express

Example 16 Day Cruise aboard Ganges Voyager II
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Board Ganges Voyager II for a 16-day cruise and rail journey as you explore in detail the many alluring aspects of Indian tradition. Initiate your trip on the Ganges Voyager II, a magnificent riverboat. Experience wellness program, based on the ancient tradition and practice of yoga, while visiting off-the-beaten-path settlements along the Ganges River. As you travel down the Ganges, you will see many different parts of Indian culture, from the beautiful Hindu temples in Kalna to the busy flower markets in Kolkata. After that, you'll disembark and continue your journey on the Maharajas' Express to India's most famous destinations. This glitzy train will take you to Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, known as the "Pink City," and Jodhpur, known as the "Blue City," the romantic "Venice of the East," and Mumbai, where the Bollywood film industry is based. A once-in-a-lifetime trip to India promises all of this and more.
The Taj Mahal, Agra"Pink City" of JaipurBaranagarThe Taj Mahal, AgraAmber Fort, JaipurMehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Highlights
  • Visit Udaipur, the "Venice of the East"
  • Explore Bikaner City, a red sandstone-carved princely city
  • Discover Ranthambore, the home of Bengal tigers
  • Marvel at the authentic artisan village of Matiari
Activities
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Kolkata | Embark

Arrive at Kolkata Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Ganges Voyager II.

Day 2: Kalna

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Kalna, once an important trade port on the river, is best known today for the magnificent Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman— which you’ll experience today. After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.

Day 3: Matiari

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Your ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as you travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari.

Day 4: Murshidabad | Baranagar

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today’s adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns—Murshidabad and Baranagar—each one boasting surprising and beautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the ruling families of the area.

This evening, following dinner onboard, take in a lively Bollywood-style show, complete with music and dancing.

Day 5: Cruising the Ganges, Khusbagh

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows through a myriad of small villages and highly populated cities throughout India and Bangladesh. Take in the remarkable scenery as you sail and be on the lookout for a rare sighting of the endangered Ganges river dolphin.

Wellness: You may choose to relax and unwind with a body massage or treatment onboard at the soothing Voyager Spa.

Day 6: Mayapur | Chandannagar

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Few places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the center of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction. Most students of history know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well. You’ll visit this former French outpost today.

Day 7: Kolkata

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you will get better acquainted with today.

Day 8: Kolkata | Disembark, Fly to New Delhi

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Disembark the ship for your flight to New Delhi. Take the afternoon at leisure to rest at your hotel, The Oberoi New Delhi, or join on a panoramic tour of the city that includes a visit to Humayun’s Tomb.

Day 9: New Delhi | Embark The Maharajas’ Express, Agra

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Settle into your cabin onboard The Maharajas’ Express, the most luxurious train in India, and make your way to Agra, a bustling city most famous for hosting one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Day 10: Agra | Ranthambore

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Start the day early with a morning visit to the Agra Fort, then return to the train for breakfast as you head towards Ranthambore, home to a national park known for its large population of Bengal tigers.

Day 11: Jaipur

Pink is the color of hospitality in northwestern India, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur. Spend the morning visiting the city’s famous Amber Fort, and the evening enjoying dinner out at an exclusive venue.

Day 12: Bikaner

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Gaze out at the countryside while you enjoy breakfast onboard. In the 15th century, what was once a barren desert gave rise to a princely city carved of red sandstone. This city, Bikaner, is the site of your explorations today. Enjoy some free time in the morning to explore on your own or relax onboard before afternoon explorations. Tonight, a special dinner experience awaits in the deserts outside the city.

Day 13: Jodhpur

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Having seen India’s “Pink City” already, now it’s time for you to visit the “Blue City” of Jodhpur. Swaths of brightly painted blue houses can be found throughout the city’s streets. Once an indication that a Brahmin—a member of India’s priestly class—inhabited a dwelling, the blue color later became emblematic of the city itself and a popular choice amongst its residents.

Later this evening, enjoy dinner off the train at an exclusive venue.

Day 14: Udaipur

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Sprawling across seven lakes and a range of hillsides, Udaipur has earned itself the moniker “the Venice of the East.” It is certainly amongst the most scenic locales in all of India, and a highlight of adventures in this many splendored country. During your explorations of Udaipur today, sit for lunch at a local spot in town.

Day 15: Mumbai | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Disembark the train and transfer to your hotel for the night, The Oberoi Hotel Mumbai, which is situated right on the coast of the Arabian sea.

Day 16: Mumbai

  • 1 Breakfast
Check out of your hotel. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Mumbai Airport for your flight home.

Ship/Hotel

Ganges Voyager II

Ganges Voyager II Sun Deck Outdoor Lounge
Ganges Voyager II East India Restaurant
Ganges Voyager II Observation Deck

New Delhi - Hotels

Jaipur - Hotels

Jaipur - Campsites

Agra - Hotels

Jodhpur - Hotels

Udaipur - Hotels

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Included
  • 15 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 15 Dinners
  • 15 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Bilingual English-speaking guide
  • Unlimited Wifi
  • All gratuities, shipboard and shoreside 
  • Bicycles & Hiking Sticks equipment if needed
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
  • Guided “Do as the Locals Do” and “Let's Go” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture
  • Flight included between Kolkata and New Delhi
  • Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Airport Tax
  • Port Fees
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Passport or Visa fees

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