Colorful India & the Ganges River

6 nights departing Thursday 22nd Sep 2022

Enter a world of color, culture, and cherished spiritual tradition of India. Your guided tour of India and Ganges River cruise begins in the bustling city of Delhi. You’ll tour the city with your expert local guide, and take a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk bazaar—brimming with everything from silver and spices to saris of every color. You’ll visit Qutub Minar—the world’s largest brick minaret, and see Delhi’s largest Sikh gurudwara (house of worship), before traveling to Agra—site of the legendary Taj Mahal.

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You’ll enjoy the city of Jaipur, with its famous Palace of the Winds, and spectacular Amber Fort, before flying to Kolkata to board your Ganges river cruise. The holy river of Hinduism, the Ganges, slowly courses through one of the world’s most fertile and populated areas. Along its banks, human life is connected to its waters and you’ll get a glimpse of life away from India’s big cities. See muslin weaving in Kalna and candy making in Matiari. Stop in Murshidabad for an excursion to Azimganj and Jiaganj—to tour a historic mansion and see a gold and silver making demonstration. Explore the fascinating Hare Krishna headquarters in Mayapur, and visit Saint Mother Teresa’s former home upon your return to Kolkata.

All of this and more await you on this once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of India and a Ganges River cruise.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	22nd22	SepSep	202222	Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India, embark on the RV Ganges Voyager
JAIPUR–KOLKATA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to West Bengal. Your Ship Awaits. Fly to Kolkata this morning to transfer to your ship. Get acquainted with the ship prior to your welcome reception this evening. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO KALNA
	23rd23	SepSep	202222	Kalna, India
KALNA Rituals, Rickshaws, and Muslin Weavers DISCOVERY Ride on cycle rickshaws during your Guided Exploration of Kalna. Along the way visit the historic terracotta temple complex and receive blessings from the temple priest. Also visit a muslin-weaver’s home Enjoy a free afternoon on board your ship. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO MATIARI
	24th24	SepSep	202222	Matiari, India
MATIARI Sweet Shops and Shiny Brass DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walk through the village of Matiari where fascinating scenes of everyday life unfold in front of you. Stop to see how traditional sweets are made and explore the local produce market. The village is best known for brass-making and you’ll see how scrap metal is recycled to make figurines and functional items such as tea sets and vases. For the final step, watch a talented craftsman delicately hand-hammer intricate patterns into the brass Enjoy a free afternoon onboard your ship. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO MURSHIDABAD
	25th25	SepSep	202222	Murshidabad, India
MURSHIDABAD. EXCURSION TO AZIMGANJ & JIAGANJ Silversmiths, Tea Service, and Silk Sarees DISCOVERY Guided Sightseeing brings you to two towns on opposite sides of the river. In Jiaganj, travel by electric rickshaw to see the art of Baluchari saree weaving. In Azimganj, walk through the local crafts market and explore Bari Kothi, a former residence that has been restored to its former grandeur after being abandoned for over half a century. You’ll also witness a silver- and gold-making demonstration Relax this afternoon onboard your ship. AFTERNOON/EVENING SAILING TO MAYAPUR
	26th26	SepSep	202222	Mayapur, India
MAYAPUR–GUPTIPARA A Holy Pilgrimage on the Ganges CLASSIC Your Morning Excursion brings you to the fascinating ISKCON campus at Mayapur, the worldwide headquarters of the Hare Krishna movement. A Krishna leader will guide you throughout your visit to introduce you to their philosophy and life on campus. Along the way, you’ll tour the main temple and have time for questions DISCOVERY This afternoon, climb aboard a Rickshaw (Toto) for your visit to the small riverside village of Guptipara. Along the way, see pottery and idol making. You’ll also visit a farmer’s home to interact with the family AFTERNOON/EVENING SAILING TO KOLKATA
	27th27	SepSep	202222	Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India
KOLKATA Flowers, Faith, and Victorian Art CLASSIC This morning, take a Guided Walk through the colorful flower market. Afterward, focus on the life and work of Mother Teresa who dedicated her life to helping the city’s poor. Stop at her former home prior to visiting Nirmala Shishu Bhavan, a home for orphaned children run by Missionaries of Charity which she founded in 1950 CLASSIC After lunch, join a Guided Visit to the Victoria Memorial Museum. Built to commemorate Queen Victoria, the museum houses a beautiful collection of paintings, textiles, weapons, and other artifacts from the Victorian era Tonight, a farewell Dance Performance is presented on the ship.
	28th28	SepSep	202222	Kolkata (ex Calcutta), India, disembark the RV Ganges Voyager
KOLKATA (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

RV Ganges Voyager

Launch Year

2015

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Ganges
	Beer, wine & soft drinks at lunch & dinner
	One complimentary shore excursion In every port
	Free Wi-Fi Included
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality wine pairing meal @ Panorama Bistro
	Bikes for passenger use
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 22nd Sep 202222 Sep 22	Please call for availability
Tue 18th Oct 202218 Oct 22	3,845	3,225
Tue 18th Oct 202218 Oct 22	5,536	4,916
Thu 3rd Nov 202203 Nov 22	5,536	4,916
Thu 3rd Nov 202203 Nov 22	3,845	3,225
Tue 31st Jan 202331 Jan 23	5,732	5,142
Tue 31st Jan 202331 Jan 23	4,022	3,432
Fri 24th Feb 202324 Feb 23	4,022	3,432
Fri 24th Feb 202324 Feb 23	5,732	5,142
Sun 17th Sep 202317 Sep 23	5,132	4,542
Sun 17th Sep 202317 Sep 23	3,682	3,092
Wed 4th Oct 202304 Oct 23	5,572	4,982
Wed 4th Oct 202304 Oct 23	3,872	3,282
Fri 20th Oct 202320 Oct 23	4,022	3,432
Fri 20th Oct 202320 Oct 23	5,732	5,142
Sun 5th Nov 202305 Nov 23	5,732	5,142
Sun 5th Nov 202305 Nov 23	4,022	3,432