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15 Night and Rail The Sacred Ganges and the Maharajas Express and Land Tour

From Kolkata to Mumbai

Ganges Voyager II

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 11405182
  • Departs: Sat, Jan 18, 2025
  • Returns: Sun, Feb 2, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jan 18, 2025
    Day
    1
    Kolkata, India
    • Kolkata, India
    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.
    Sunday - Jan 19, 2025
    Day
    2
    • Kalna, India
    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. ...
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    Monday - Jan 20, 2025
    Day
    3
    • Matiari, India
    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.
    Tuesday - Jan 21, 2025
    Day
    4
    • Murshidabad, India
    • Badanagar, India
    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.
    Wednesday - Jan 22, 2025
    Day
    5
    • Khushbagh, India
    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.
    Thursday - Jan 23, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Mayapur, India
    • Chandannagar, India
    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. ...
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    Friday - Jan 24, 2025
    Day
    7
    Kolkata, India
    • Kolkata, India
    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.
    Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
    Day
    8
    Kolkata, India
    • Kolkata, India
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Saturday - Jan 25, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Air Travel
    • Delhi, India
    Disembark the ship for your flight to New Delhi. Take the afternoon at leisure to rest at your hotel, The Oberoi New Delhi.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jan 26, 2025
    Day
    9
    Delhi, India
    • Delhi, India
    • Maharajas' Express Train Travel, India
    • Agra, India
    Settle into your cabin onboard the Maharajas' Express as your journey by rail begins. Later today, enjoy a visit to the majestic Taj Mahal.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jan 27, 2025
    Day
    10
    Agra, India
    • Agra, India
    • Land Travel
    • Ranthambore National Park, India, India
    Following a visit to Agra Fort, you will journey to stunning Ranthambore, home to a national park known for its large population of Bengal tigers.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jan 28, 2025
    Day
    11
    Ranthambore National Park, India, India
    • Ranthambore National Park, India, India
    • Land Travel
    • Jaipur, India
    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.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jan 29, 2025
    Day
    12
    Bikaner, India
    • Bikaner, India
    • Train Travel
    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 our afternoon explorations. Tonight, a special dinner experience awaits in the deserts outside the city. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jan 30, 2025
    Day
    13
    Jodhpur, India, India
    • Jodhpur, India, India
    • Train Travel
    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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jan 31, 2025
    Day
    14
    • Udaipur, India
    • Train Travel
    Sprawling across seven lakes and a range of hillsides, Udaipur has earned itself the moniker "Venice of the East". It is certainly amongst the most scenic locales in all of India, and a highlight of our adventures in this many-splendored country. During your explorations of Udaipur today, sit for lunch at a local spot in town. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Feb 1, 2025
    Day
    15
    • Train Travel
    • Mumbai, India
    Disembark the train and transfer to your luxury hotel, The Oberoi Mumbai, which is situated right on the coast of the Arabian sea.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Feb 2, 2025
    Day
    16
    Mumbai, India
    • Mumbai, India
    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 the airport in Mumbai for your flight home.


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