13 days tour

India’S Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges (2024) (New Delh

India’S Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges (2024) (New Delh

This tour includes:

Transport

All transfers on arrival and departure days

Meals

Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 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 soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager

Others

1 country: India 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager Complimentary Wellness Program on every sailing Cultural enrichment Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines) Flights included between Jaipur and Kolkata Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions Excursions included: - India’s Capital City with Rickshaw Ride to Old Delhi - Majesty and Grace—the Taj Mahal at Sundown - Early Morning at the Taj Mahal - Jaipur—Rajasthan’s Princely City and Amber Fort - India’s “Temple City” - Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass - Visit to Murshidabad City, Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque, and Visit to Baranagar Village - Khusbagh Walk - Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium - India’s French Colonial Heritage - Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market - Kumartuli Visit (Potter’s Colony) And Colonial Sites Additional excursions to choose from: - NGO "Calcutta Rescue" Visit - Mother Teresa’s Home and Tomb

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant Ganges Voyager II Lavishly appointed riverview suites with private balconies 2 nights in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (or similar) 1 night in Agra at The Oberoi Amarvilas (or similar) 2 nights in Jaipur at The Oberoi Rajvilas (or similar)

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Others

Excursions not included: - Qutab Minar and Jagannath Hindu Temple €40 EUR EUR

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip India’S Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges (2024) (New Delh

  • Day 1 Day 1: New Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: New Delhi

      Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If your cruise/ tour 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 Oberoi New Delhi hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: New Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: New Delhi

      India’s sprawling capital city is colorful, 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.

      Excursions included:
      - India’s Capital City with Rickshaw Ride to Old Delhi

      Excursions not included:
      - Qutab Minar and Jagannath Hindu Temple €40 EUR EUR
  • Day 3 Day 3: New Delhi, Transfer To Agra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: New Delhi, Transfer To 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 colors draw comparisons to the shifting mood of the late Emperor’s wife.

      Excursions included:
      - Majesty and grace—the Taj Mahal at sundown
  • Day 4 Day 4: Agra, Transfer To Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Agra, Transfer To 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.

      Excursions included:
      - Early morning at the Taj Mahal
  • Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jaipur

      Pink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur.

      Excursions included:
      - Jaipur—Rajasthan’s princely city and Amber Fort
  • Day 6 Day 6: Jaipur, Fly To Kolkata (Embark), Cruising The Ganges River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jaipur, Fly To Kolkata (Embark), Cruising The Ganges River

      Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Kalna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: 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 marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.

      Excursions included:
      - India’s “Temple City”
  • Day 8 Day 8: Matiari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: 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.

      Excursions included:
      - Matiari master craftsmen with an introduction to brass
  • Day 9 Day 9: Murshidabad, Baranagar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: 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.

      Excursions included:
      - Visit to Murshidabad City, Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque, and Visit to Baranagar Village
  • Day 10 Day 10: The Ganges, Khusbagh, Mayapur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: 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.

      Excursions included:
      - Khusbagh Walk
  • Day 11 Day 11: Mayapur, Chandannagar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Mayapur, Chandannagar

      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.

      Excursions included:
      - Hare Krishna complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
      - India’s French colonial heritage
  • Day 12 Day 12: Kolkata
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: 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.

      Excursions included:
      - Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market
      - Kumartuli Visit (Potter’s Colony) And Colonial Sites

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - NGO "Calcutta Rescue" Visit
      - Mother Teresa’s Home and Tomb
  • Day 13 Day 13: Kolkata (Disembark)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: 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.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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