Cruise India on the Ganges – Save $5,280 per couple*

DAY 1 & 2- NEW DELHI

Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel.

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.

• Included excursion – India’s Capital City with Rickshaw Ride to Old Delhi.

DAY 3 – 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.

• Included excursion – Majesty and Grace—the Taj Mahal at Sundown.

DAY 4 & 5 – 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.

• Included excursion – Early Morning at the Taj Mahal.

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

• Included excursion – Jaipur—Rajasthan’s Princely City and Amber Fort.

DAY 6 – FLIGHT TO KOLKATA, CRUISE THE GANGES RIVER

Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II to begin your India river cruise.

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.

• Included excursion – India’s Temple City.

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.

• Included excursion – Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass.

DAY 9 – MURSHIDABAD, BRANAGAR

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.

• Included excursion – Visit to Murshidabad City, Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque, and Visit to Baranagar Village.

DAY 10 – THE GANGES, KHKUSBAGH, 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.

• Included excursions – Khusbagh Walk.

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.

This evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner and take in a lively cultural dance performance, complete with music and dancing.

• Included excursions – Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium & India’s French Colonial Heritage.

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.

• Included excursions – Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market & Kumartuli Visit (Potter’s Colony) And Colonial Sites and a choice of either, NGO “Calcutta Rescue” Visit OR Mother Teresa’s Home and Tomb.

DAY 13 – KOLKATA

Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home. Or, extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.

GANGES VOYAGER II

The ship’s spacious suites are a serene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all the comforts of a five-star hotel. All suites have a cozy sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. A bed dressed in soft linens, with a choice of pillows. Your roomy bathroom has a rain shower, comfy robes and slippers, and spa-quality bath products. Other high-end amenities include a generous amount of closet space, under-bed storage, a flat-screen television with a wide selection of on-demand movies, individual climate control, glass bottled water replenished daily, fresh fruit and flowers upon arrival, makeup mirrors, and universal electrical plugs.

Signature Suite (261 sq ft – 24.2 sq m)