Escorted tour
Admire the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset
Stay in a luxury suite with a balcony on the Ganges Voyager
Save up to £750pp*
India
18 Days
From £6,749
In association with Uniworld
Check availability
Call now and book 08082394833 Quote ref: UWINDIACRUISE
Check availability
Call now and book 08082394833 Quote ref: UWINDIACRUISE
Email us
Discover local traditions as you sail the Ganges in a luxury ship and visit the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
Take an unforgettable journey through three mesmerising citiesand cruise along the sacred Ganges river on this exclusive tour andluxury cruise.
Your trip begins with a land tour of India's famous "GoldenTriangle" which includes the cities of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.You'll stay at luxurious five-star Oberoi Hotels for this portionof the tour.
You will also visit the iconic Taj Mahal on this trip, towitness both sunset and sunrise over this awe-inspiring mausoleum,which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
After your tour of the Golden Triangle tour, you'll continue onto Kolkata and board the Ganges Voyager II, a spectacular shipadorned with hand-painted murals throughout. You'll stay in a riverview stateroom with a private French balcony and floor-to-ceilingglass doors.
Your seven-night cruise down the sacred Ganges River will reveala unique insight into the heart of this richly diverse country;you'll see magnificent Hindu temples in Kalna, the artisan villageof Matiari, the beautiful architectural monuments of Murshidabadand Baranagar and many local villages.
Join this once-in-a-lifetime expedition and let the sights andsounds of India captivate your senses.
Over 7 departure dates between Sep 2024 and Nov 2024, 2025dates also available, offer available on selected dates, pleasecall for details
To read more about this trip:
Download the brochure here
Reasons to book
Sail the Ganges
One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows through villages and cities across India and Bangladesh
Luxury ship
You’ll be sailing on the elegant Ganges Voyager II, a ship specially designed for cruising on the Ganges
Historical monuments
You’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise, Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi, the Jantar Mantar and the Rajbari temple complex in Kalna
Share this trip
Tour brochure
PDF Download a PDF tour brochurePrice includes
- Return flights from London. For alternative departure pointsand upgrades, supplements may apply.
- Seven-night cruise in a river view suite with private balconyon the elegant Ganges Voyager II with a complimentary wellnessprogramme
- Two nights in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (orsimilar)
- One night in Agra at The Oberoi Amarvilas (or similar)
- Two nights in Jaipur at The Oberoi Rajvilas (or similar)
- Meals on board prepared using the finest and freshestingredients
- 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks,tea and coffee will be served throughout the cruise.
- Onshore lunches include complimentary coffee and tea. Onshoredinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks,coffee, and tea
- 10 days of culturally-enriching excursions, all fully hosted byEnglish-speaking local experts
- Take a Rickshaw Ride to Old Delhi
- Visit the Taj Mahal at sundown and sunrise
- Explore Rajistan and go on an Amber Palace Tour
- Travel to the autentic village of Matiari and meet the mastercraftsmen with an introduction to brass
- Go on a buggy ride to Katra Mosque and visit Baranagarvillage
- Visit the Hare Krishna complex and temple of VedicPlanetarium
- Go on a Kolkata city tour and Khusbagh walk
- Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Group transfers, services of a tour manager, gratuities duringthe cruise
Availability
From
Sun, Sun, Sep 1, 2024
To
Sun, Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Duration
18 days
Price per person
£6,749*
* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classiccabin, based on a 25 November 2024 departure date, subject toavailability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but maybe subject to change. Price includes saving of up to £750pp, savingis capacity controlled, book by 31 May 2024. Single supplement onrequest. Deposit 15%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply.In the case of unforeseen circ*mstances, expert(s) may besubstituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change.Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unlessotherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should betaken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold throughother selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tourexperience. Tour is operated by and subject to the bookingconditions of Uniworld River Cruises Limited.
Call now to book 08082394833
Quote ref: UWINDIACRUISE
Got any questions about this trip? Send us an enquiry
Itinerary
-
Day
1
Depart the UK
New Delhi, India
Depart the UK
-
Day
2
Arrive in New Delhi
New Delhi, India
Today you'll arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport where you will be greeted by a representative andtransferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel.
-
Day
3
New Delhi
New Delhi, India
Today you'll explore New Delhi by rickshaw, travelling down thebroad boulevards laid out by the British in the 20th century. Thecity was also the capital of the Mughal Empire for centuries, so ithosts spectacular examples of Mughal architecture, includingHumayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your comprehensive tour includes a look at the enormous fortwhere the emperors lived as well as Raj Ghat, the memorial toMahatma Gandhi, the founder of modern India.
You have some free time after your tour to explore this excitingcity on your own-you'll find goods from all over India in bustlingConnaught Place, in case you want to indulge in some shopping, andthe National Museum displays 5,000 years of India's arts andartefacts. You may opt for the optional tour to Qutab Minar and theJagannath Hindu Temple.
Meals - Breakfast
-
Day
4
Travel to Agra
Agra, India
This morning you will check out of your New Delhi hotel and headsouth via motorcoach to Agra, the site of Shah Jahan's best-knownbuilding project, the exquisite Taj Mahal.
You'll be staying at the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas tonight,where you'll have lunch and then check into your room, where youwill be delighted to discover that your room-indeed, every room-hasa view of the Taj Mahal
You'll visit the Taj Mahal this afternoon and stay for sunsetand marvel at the monument's changing colours.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day
5
Agra and Jaipur
Agra, India
This morning you'll wake up early this morning to see the TajMahal aglow with the rosy tinge of dawn at sunrise. The gates openas the sun lifts above the horizon, and you'll enter the exquisitegrounds, which you can explore at your leisure.
You'll return to your hotel for lunch before you head bymotorcoach to the third city in the Golden Triangle, Jaipur.Capital of the state of Rajasthan, strewn with massive palaces, itwas founded and carefully planned in the 18th century by MaharajaJai Singh II, who gave the new city its name.
Your next two nights will be spent at the beautiful OberoiRajvilas, a luxury hotel with 32 acres of landscaped gardens builtaround an ancient Shiva temple.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day
6
Jaipur
Jaipur, India
Today you'll tour the Amber Palace in Jaipur, followed by avisit to another of Jai Singh II's architectural projects, theJantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site devoted to astronomy.Each of the curious structures, called yantras, in this observatorywithout telescopes enabled court astronomers to study the heavens,measuring various celestial phenomena-eclipses, the position ofstars-or the time of day.
Take the afternoon to explore on your own. Shuttles will beavailable to carry you to and from the hotel to the major shoppingdistrict. Jaipur's bazaars are famous for their traditionalRajasthani crafts-jewellery, pottery, hand-printed textiles andcarpets-so go and enjoy the swirl of colours even if you aren'tinterested in buying souvenirs.
Meals - Breakfast
-
Day
7
Fly to Kolkata
Kolkata, India
Today you'll check out of your Jaipur hotel and fly to Kolkata,where you'll board the Ganges Voyager II and settle into yourbeautifully appointed suite.
Meals - Breakfast
-
Day
8
Kalna
Kalna, India
Today you'll stroll along the streets of Kalna as you head tothe Rajbari temple complex. The Pratapeshwar Temple, built in 1849,is embellished with exceptional terra-cotta carvings depictingmyths and rituals, as well as scenes of everyday life (see if youcan spot the girl in typical Victorian dress with a violin amongthe hundreds of figures).
Lalji, the oldest temple in the complex, dates to 1739; thethree-storied structure is topped with 25 distinctive pinnacles.Next to it is Krishna Chandra, built in a similar style.
Across the street you'll find the amazing Naba Kailash, twoconcentric circles of intricately carved temples dedicated toShiva. The inner circle is made up of 34 white temples symbolisingpure thought; the outer circle contains 74 temples symbolising theeveryday world.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
9
Matiari
Matiari, India
Today you'll travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari,where Artisans have been making ornamental brass objects - vases,lamps, figurines, platters - for more than a century.
It's no wonder that production is so well-organised and thecraftsmen so skillful.
Scrap metal is melted in the village foundry and pressed intonew sheets of brass, which are then turned into various objects.Each craftsman specialises in a different step of the process, soone artisan might cut the metal, while another shapes it into awide tray, and yet another etches an intricate pattern onto thesurface.
The sound of hammer on brass will fill the air as you strollfrom workshop to workshop to see each step of the fascinatingprocess.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
10
Murshidabad and Baranagar
Baranagar, India
Today's adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns -Murshidabad and Baranagar - each one boasting surprising andbeautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the rulingfamilies of the area.
You'll climb aboard a horse-drawn buggy for a ride to KatraMosque, built in 1723 by the first nawab, Murshid Quli Khan, whogave his name to the town. Your visit continues in Murshidabad,long ago the capital of Bengal and an important administrativecentre during the Raj. You'll see the Hazarduari Palace, a massiveneoclassical building erected in the mid-19th century for Britishofficials.
You'll then return to the ship for lunch and cruise to the townof Baranagar, with its beautiful brick temples built in the 18thcentury. Goats frolic among them now and vines cover them, but theterra-cotta carvings are considered among the best in Bengal andthe temples are well-tended.
After your tour, if time and weather allow, you can learn a bitabout India's favourite sport, cricket.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
11
Khushbagh and Mayapur
Mayapur, India
Today you'll visit Khusbagh, which literally translates to"Garden of Happiness" - the garden-graveyard of the Nawabs ofBengal. Take a walk through the village here, with a visit to seethe mausoleum and the arcade verandah that surrounds it.
You'll also get to watch as a skilled practitioner of mehndidemonstrates how the intricate henna patterns are created, anddiscover the meanings of the traditional motifs.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
12
Mayapur
Mayapur, India
Few places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale aswhat you will witness today in Mayapur, the centre of theinternational Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple ofthe Vedic Planetarium, still under construction. Most students ofhistory know a thing or two about the British colonial powers inIndia, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well.You'll visit this former French outpost today.
This evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner and take in a livelycultural dance performance, complete with music and dancing.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
13
Kolkata
Kolkata, India
The city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies ofMother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which youlearn more about today.
But your first stop will be a visit to the captivatinglycolourful Flower Market. Located adjacent to the Howrah Bridge,this vibrant and bustling market is filled with vendors and buyersexchanging money for flowers to be used in festivals, rituals,weddings and more.
You'll see Kolkata's varied architecture as you walk frompalaces and tenements, new developments and modern officebuildings, to grand hotels and parks. The city's historicarchitecture reflects its status as the longtime administrativeheart of the British Raj.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day
14
Kolkata
Kolkata, India
Your incredible India adventure ends early this morning, as youdisembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra BoseInternational Airport for your flight home or extend your journeywith an optional extension to Varanasi.
Meals - Breakfast
-
Day
15
Return to the UK
Kolkata, India
Travel back to the UK. You have the option to extend youradventure with an immersive journey to Varanasi (not included -please enquire for more information).
Accommodation
Ganges Voyager II
Cruise ship
A classically-styled ship built specifically to sail along India's Ganges River
The Ganges Voyager is an ornate ship, specially designed forcruises on the mighty Ganges. The ship's spacious suites are aserene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all thecomforts of a five-star hotel. All suites have a cosy sitting areaand a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Inside your roomy bathroom you'll find a rain shower, comfyrobes and slippers, and spa-quality bath products. Elsewhere onboard you'll find an observation deck, a stylish lounge bar, anexcellent restaurant, and a spa offering massages and othertreatments.
Brought to you by
Uniworld
This tour is operated solely by Uniworld
Uniworld is one of the world's outstanding luxury river cruise lines. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.
To view Uniworld’s supplier’s terms and conditions click here.
This tour is protected by the following:
Availability
From
Sun, Sun, Sep 1, 2024
To
Sun, Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Duration
18 days
Price per person
£6,749*
* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classiccabin, based on a 25 November 2024 departure date, subject toavailability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but maybe subject to change. Price includes saving of up to £750pp, savingis capacity controlled, book by 31 May 2024. Single supplement onrequest. Deposit 15%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply.In the case of unforeseen circ*mstances, expert(s) may besubstituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change.Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unlessotherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should betaken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold throughother selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tourexperience. Tour is operated by and subject to the bookingconditions of Uniworld River Cruises Limited.
Call now to book 08082394833
Quote ref: UWINDIACRUISE
Email us
