Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2027)

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16 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

2 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Kolkata, India

Mumbai, India

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Itinerary

Start your journey onboard the luxurious riverboat, the Ganges Voyager II. Travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our Wellness Program, centered around the destination’s ancient tradition and practice of yoga. From the awe-inspiring Hindu temple complexes of Kalna to the colorful flower markets of Kolkata, your Ganges voyage delves deeply into the myriad charms of India’s culture.

Then your travels continue onshore to explore India’s star cities by the Maharajas’ Express. This glamorous train will take you to Agra for the Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur and the Blue City of Jodhpur, the romantic “Venice of the East” Udaipur, New Delhi, and Mumbai, home to India’s famous Bollywood film industry. All this and more await on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through India.

day 1Kolkata (Embark)

Arrive at Kolkata Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Ganges Voyager II.

day 2Kalna

day 3Matiari

day 4Murshidabad, Baranagar

day 5Cruising the Ganges, Khusbagh

day 6Mayapur, Chandannagar

day 7Kolkata

day 8Kolkata (Disembark), Fly to New Delhi

day 9New Delhi (Embark), Agra

day 10Agra, Ranthambore

day 11Jaipur

day 12Bikaner

day 13Jodhpur

day 14Udaipur

day 15Mumbai (Disembark)

day 16Mumbai

What's Included

Accommodation

7-night cruise on the elegant Ganges Voyager IILavishly appointed riverview suites with private French balconies6 nights onboard the luxury train, The Maharajas’ Express1 night in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (or similar)1 night in Mumbai at The Oberoi Mumbai (or similar)

Meals

All meals onboard cruise and train prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinnersWelcome and Farewell Gala DinnersComplimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served onboard the train. Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard. Onshore lunches and dinners include complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

Transport

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Excursions

13 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

Experiences

1 country: India3 UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager during the cruise portion of your journeyComplimentary Wellness Program on every sailingCultural enrichment activities onboardFlight included between Kolkata and MumbaiGratuities 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

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