India's Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges

Itinerary

25-Dec New Delhi, India
26-Dec New Delhi, India
27-Dec Agra, India
28-Dec Jaipur, India
29-Dec Jaipur, India
30-Dec Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India
31-Dec Kalna, India
01-Jan Matiari, India
02-Jan Murshidabad, India
03-Jan Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India
04-Jan Mayapur, India
05-Jan Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India
06-Jan Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India

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Full itinerary

DAY 1: Depart UK
Fly from the UK to New Delhi.

DAY 2: New Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the newly renovated Oberoi New Delhi hotel.

DAY 3: New Delhi
India's sprawling capital city is colourful, confounding and captivating. Your expertly led city tour provides an ideal first foray into this fascinating land. To cap your day taking in the sights of scenic New Delhi, relax this evening over a delicious dinner at the Oberoi. (B, D)
Featured Excursion: India's capital city with rickshaw ride to Old Delhi.

DAY 4: New Delhi, Agra
This morning you will check out of your New Delhi hotel and head south via motorcoach to Agra, the site of Shah Jahan‘s best-known building project, the exquisite Taj Mahal. You’ll visit the Taj Mahal this afternoon and stay for sunset, as the monument‘s changing colours draw comparisons to the shifting mood of the late Emperor’s wife. (B, L)
Featured Excursions: Majesty and grace the Taj Mahal at sundown.

DAY 5: Agra, Jaipur
Is the Taj Mahal best seen at sunset or sunrise? It‘s an impossible question to answer, so Uniworld guests have the rare pleasure of experiencing both. Wake up early this morning to see the white marble monument aglow with the rosy tinge of dawn. You’ll spend your next two nights at the beautiful Oberoi Rajvilas. The luxury hotel sits on 32 acres of landscaped gardens and is built around an ancient Shiva temple. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Early morning at the Taj Mahal.

DAY 6: Jaipur
Pink is the colour of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur. Take the afternoon to explore on your own shuttles will be available to carry you to and from the hotel to the city's shopping district. (B)
Featured Excursions: Jaipur: Rajasthan's princely city and Amber Fort.

DAY 7: Jaipur, Kolkata (Embark)
It's time to begin your luxury river cruise of a lifetime down the River Ganges. Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata. (B, L, WD)

DAY 8: Kalna
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 marvelling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colourful local market. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: India's “Temple City.”

DAY 9: Matiari
Your ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as we travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Matiari master craftsmen with an introduction to brass.

DAY 10: Murshidabad, Baranagar
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. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursions: Visit to Murshidabad City, ride by buggy to Katra Mosque and visit to Baranagar village.

DAY 11: The Ganges, Khusbagh, Mayapur
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. Also today, watch as a skilled practitioner of mehndi demonstrates how the intricate henna patterns are created, and discover the meanings of the traditional motifs. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Khusbagh Walk.

DAY 12: Mayapur, Chandannagar
Few places of worship exist on such a headspinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the centre of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction. This evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner and take in a lively cultural dance performance, complete with music and dancing. (B, L, FD)
Featured Excursions: Hare Krishna complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium and India's French colonial heritage.

DAY 13: Kolkata
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. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursions: Kolkata city tour visit the Flower Market, colonial sites and Kumartulli. Plus, your choice of NGOs Kolkata Rescue visit or Mother Teresa's home and tomb.

DAY 14: Kolkata (Disembark)
Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home or extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi. (B, L)

DAY 15: Arrive back in the UK

Included Meals
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner (WD/FD) Welcome/Farewell Dinner

THE FINEST LUXURY INCLUSIONS

On-board
• Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer served throughout the cruise
• Best Dining Experiences on the World's Rivers
• Stay onboard the 28 suite ship Ganges Voyager II
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Locally inspired onboard entertainment
• Cruise the sacred Ganges River and experience local life
• Free Wi-Fi access
• All on board gratuities

On-shore
• 2 nights in New Delhi at the Oberoi New Delhi
• 1 night in Agra at the Oberoi Amarvilas
• 2 nights in Jaipur at the Oberoi Rajvilas
• Immersive and inspiring shore excursions in every port of call, many of which exclusive to Uniworld
• Exclusive early morning visit to the Taj Mahal
• Visits to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Unforgettable Rickshaw ride in New Delhi
• Visit Mother Teresa's Home in Kolkata
• Marvel at the pink city of Jaipur
• Airport to ship transfers
• All internal flights throughout
• Return flights from London Heathrow

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