Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise)
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- HIGHLIGHTS Cruise on board a magnificent, colonial-style ship Cruise the Ganges through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world Discover : Visit fascinating Kolkata Varanasi, the sacred city where pilgrims come to find enlightenment Wander through small traditional villages The fabulous terra-cotta temples in Kalna EXTENDED STAY INCLUDED: Visit the 3 major attractions in Rajasthan: the Palace of the Winds, Amer Fort and the lost city of Fatehpur Sikri The dazzling Taj Mahal
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- >> CORE PROGRAM Domestic flight from Kolkata to Varanasi and airport taxes - your cruise in the cabin category of your choice - your stay in a 4* Hotel LS in a double room - your cruise with all meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the final day - drinks at all meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 glass of wine* + 1 tea or coffee per person at each meal) - all visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the assistance of English-speaking local guides - the services of our CroisiEurope cruise director on board - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - tips. Tips: To ensure our customers a more pleasant stay, we’ve included €45 (including tax and VAT) for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette. >> EXTENDED STAY Domestic flight from Varanasi to Jaipur and airport taxes - all meals - drinks at all meals (1 mineral water or 1 soft drink + 1 tea or coffee per person at each meal) - all visits and excursions mentioned in the program - the assistance of English-speaking local guides - your stay in a 4* Hotel LS in a double room - the services of our CroisiEurope cruise director on board (starting from 15 passengers) - travel assistance and repatriation insurance – tips. Tips: To ensure our customers a more pleasant stay, we’ve included €95 (including tax and VAT) for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.
Itinerary
Your program will begin according to your time of arrival in Kolkata. If your flight arrives before 6:00 a.m., your program will be: Enjoy a panoramic tour to discover the architectural richness of the city. Kolkata contains numerous colonial-era sites: Raj Bhavan—th...
Your program will begin according to your time of arrival in Kolkata. If your flight arrives before 6:00 a.m., your program will be: Enjoy a panoramic tour to discover the architectural richness of the city. Kolkata contains numerous colonial-era sites: Raj Bhavan—th...
Kolkata is a modern, cosmopolitan city with great cultural influence in the country. We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and visit St. John's Church, the third oldest church in the city. After, we’ll head to the Victoria Memorial, an impressive white marble build...
You’ll discover this out-of-the-way village from the seat of a rickshaw. Kalna is home to two circles of 108, small Hindu temples, each of which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. We'll have lunch on board as we continue to cruise the river in the afternoon. Take some time to enjoy the onboard activities or attend a lecture on the region of Bengal. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
Join us for a stroll through the charming market town of Matiari, where coppersmiths still work the metal using the techniques passed down from generation to generation. After lunch, departure for an afternoon of navigation and passage along the site of the battlefiel...
We’ll walk to Khushbagh, the Garden of Happiness, packed with history and beauty. We’ll then visit Baranagar Village to get a good feeling of rural life in the area and explore a bit of authentic India off the beaten path. The village contains hauntingly beautiful cla...
Our cruise continues as the wide river transforms progressively into a band of water that glides between mustard plantations, jute shrubs, and mango orchards. While the scenery floats by, your guide will explain the many customs during an onboard lecture on the region...
Chandernagore is a former French colony that has been able to preserve its unique identity over the years. We’ll visit the house that once belonged to the governor for the French East India Company in the 18th century. We'll then visit Sacred Heart Church, one of the ...
You’ll disembark this morning before visiting Kolkata. Enjoy a stroll through the splendid flower market under the Howrah Bridge, where Indians buy flowers for worship. Our trek will continue to the ghats along the banks of the Ganges. These are the steps leading to t...
As the sun rises, set out on a cruise to discover the unique rituals the river encounters each day. Then walk in the footsteps of devoted Hindus from one small street to the other before reaching the Alamgir Mosque and Kashi Vishvanath Temple. After our excursion, we’...
Visit the Bharat Mata Mandir (Mother India Temple) which was built in the 1930s and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. At the end of the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport in Varanasi for a flight to Jaipur. After lunch, you’ll check into a 4-star hotel LS. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and there is no better place to discover its charms than at its famous Palace of the Winds. We’ll also visit Amer Fort, known for its artistic style of elements and architecture. Located high on a hill, it is surrounded by over five...
Our day will begin at the white marble Birla Temple, which was built in 1988. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver, and his consort Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. After, we'll enjoy a moment of cultural sharing during a visit to one of the city’s sch...
We'll leave for Agra by bus, traveling through village after village where you’ll be able to glimpse the everyday life of the inhabitants. After lunch, we’ll visit the gated city of Fatehpur Sikri. Founded in 1571, it was completely abandoned by its inhabitants within 40 years. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our tour, you’ll check into a 4-star hotel LS and have dinner.
At daybreak, we’ll leave by pedi-cab for the Taj Mahal, the gorgeous white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan to hold the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Today, it attracts millions of visitors per year and is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the ...
Enjoy a panoramic tour of New Delhi, the bustling capital of the country. We'll see the India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the Red Fort, among other sites, and we’ll stop to visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib house of worship. The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, ...
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