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17 Night Colorful India and the Ganges River with Southern India and Varanasi Cruise and Land Tour from Cochin

Ship: Ganges Voyager
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed:  Friday, Jan 20, 2023 from Cochin, India
Ended: Monday, Feb 6, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jan 20, 2023 departure of the Ganges Voyager. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - Jan 20, 2023
Cochin, India
Cochin, India      
Welcome to India
Day 2 - Saturday - Jan 21, 2023
Cochin, India
Cochin, India      
Visit the Kerala Folklore Museum; cruise on the backwaters of Kerala
Day 3 - Sunday - Jan 22, 2023
Cochin, India
Cochin, India      
Air Travel      
Mumbai, India      
Fly to Mumbai
Day 4 - Monday - Jan 23, 2023
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, India      
Guided tour to see Victoria Terminus, the Gateway of India, and a traditional open-air laundromat; witness Mumbai's fascinating lunch box delivery system; visit Mani Bhavan
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jan 24, 2023
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, India      
Air Travel      
Varanasi, India      
Fly to Varanasi. Witness the Ganga aarti
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jan 25, 2023
Varanasi, India
Varanasi, India      
Air Travel      
Delhi, India      
Watch the Hindus' devotional bathing ritual; fly to Delhi.
Day 7 - Thursday - Jan 26, 2023
Delhi, India
Delhi, India      
See Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
Day 8 - Friday - Jan 27, 2023
Delhi, India
Delhi, India      
Bus Travel      
Agra, India      
Sightseeing including visits to Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; drive to Agra
Day 9 - Saturday - Jan 28, 2023
Agra, India
Agra, India      
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; sunset visit to Taj Mahal
Day 10 - Sunday - Jan 29, 2023
Agra, India
Agra, India      
Bus Travel      
Jaipur, India      
Drive to Jaipur; afternoon sightseeing including visits to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar
Day 11 - Monday - Jan 30, 2023
Jaipur, India      
Morning Excursion to Amber Fort; afternoon sightseeing including visits to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar
Day 12 - Tuesday - Jan 31, 2023
Jaipur, India      
Air Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Kolkata, India      
Fly to Kolkata; onboard welcome reception
Day 13 - Wednesday - Feb 1, 2023
Kalna, India      
Sightseeing by rickshaw; visit a temple complex to receive blessings from a priest and visit a muslin-weaver's home
Day 14 - Thursday - Feb 2, 2023
Matiari, India      
Walking tour of village to interact with brass craftsmen and see traditional sweets being made
Day 15 - Friday - Feb 3, 2023
Murshidabad, India      
Travel by electric rickshaw to see saree weaving in Jiaganj; guided walk through Azimganj to see the local crafts market, visit Bari Kothi; silver and gold making demonstration
Day 16 - Saturday - Feb 4, 2023
Mayapur, India      
Guptipara, India      
Morning visit to the ISKCON temple in Mayapur; rickshaw ride through Guptipara to see pottery-making workshop and a farmer's home
Day 17 - Sunday - Feb 5, 2023
Kolkata, India
Kolkata, India      
Guided walk through the flower market; visit Mother Teresa's Home, a home for orphaned children, and the Victoria Memorial Museum; farewell dance performance
Day 18 - Monday - Feb 6, 2023
Kolkata, India
Kolkata, India      
End of vacation