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Treasures of India
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Lunch View Of The Taj Mahal: Enjoy an exclusive lunch overlooking the ultimate symbol of everlasting love, the Taj Mahal
- Ranthambore National Park: Take a safari to one of India’s best tiger reserves, Ranthambore National Park and enjoy high tea at a royal lodge
- Discover Local Flavours: Enjoy sublime gourmet creations showcasing the flavours of the region, while favourites from home are also available
Short Description
Explore the treasures of India from Kolkata to New Delhi upon the Ganges River on the RV Ganges Voyager. Explore attractions such as Udaipur's elaborate City Palace, the historic India Gate, and
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
On arrival in India, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Kolkata was once the biggest colonial trade centre in Asia, operated by the British East India Company, and is today regarded by many as India’s intellectual and cultural capital.
Stay: The Oberoi Grand
Day 2: Kolkata
After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure then transfer to the RV Ganges Voyager for your Lower Ganges River cruise, exploring the charming waterside villages in style. Dotted with some of most colourful villages in all of India, the Lower Ganges presents a tantalising mix of traditional Indian and French colonial influences. After lunch on board, visit Mother Teresa’s house and tomb, located in the buildings of the Missionaries of Charity. Return to the ship where IN08 passengers join the group as you enjoy a Welcome Reception and cultural performance including colourful dancers.
Stay: Seven Nights: RV Ganges Voyager
Day 3: Kolkata, Bandel
This morning, experience the rich culture and lingering colonial influence of Kolkata on an early morning tour. See well-preserved British colonial buildings, St John’s church and the Victoria Memorial Museum. After lunch on board visit the 19th-century Hooghly Imambara, a famous pilgrimage centre in West Bengal.
Day 4: Kalna
After breakfast, disembark in Kalna, known as the City of Temples. On a guided cycle-rickshaw tour, visit some of Bengal’s most distinct terracotta temples, including the Rajbari royal palace complex and see the eye-catching Shiva temples.
Day 5: Matiari
This morning, enjoy an excursion to Matiari. Here, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to peruse beautiful cooking instruments crafted from recycled copper and brass. Afterwards, continue cruising upstream passing the site of The Battle of Plassey. Learn how the British East India Company recorded a victory here in 1757, helping establish the company rule in Bengal and much of India.
Day 6: Khushbagh, Murshidabad, Baranagar
Disembark in Khushbagh, and pass through local farmers’ fields to the tomb of the last Nawab of Bengal. Back on board, enjoy the afternoon at leisure. As you approach Murshidabad, you’ll notice the Hazarduari Palace, which dominates the waterfront. After a tour, of the palace, visit the 18th-century Katra Mosque, and learn about the Mohammedan rulers. Later, cruise to the sleepy village of Baranagar. This evening, enjoy dinner on board.
Day 7: Mayapur
Enjoy a restful morning at leisure before a visit to the village of Mayapur, a holy site believed to be the
birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, regarded as the incarnation of Krishna. Mayapur is the home of the Krishna Consciousness Movement (ISKON) and is visited by over a million Hari Krishna pilgrims every year. Here you’ll learn about the Hari Krishna, faith, community and culture, and view the construction of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, just slightly smaller in size than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Return to your river ship for dinner.
Day 8: Chandannagar
This morning, cruise to the former French colony of Chandannagar. Stroll along the Chandannagar Strand, visit its 200 year-old church, and the house of former French Governor Joseph François Dupleix. This afternoon, continue cruising downstream towards Kolkata.
Day 9: Disembark Lower Ganges River Cruise, Kolkata, New Delhi
- FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Dining
This evening, choose from a range of enticing dining options at your hotel.
After breakfast, back in the bustling city of Kolkata be transferred to the airport for your flight to New Delhi. On arrival be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights: Delhi, Taj Palace Hotel
Day 10: New Delhi
After a morning at leisure, visit the home of a local family to enjoy a cooking demonstration followed by lunch. Later drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India, and visit India Gate. After lunch, drive to the iconic Humayun’s Tomb, one of the most experimental and innovative monuments of its time, which sparked an architectural revolution that would culminate in the building of the Taj Mahal. Tonight, dine at Bukhara Restaurant.
Day 11: New Delhi, Kochi
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kochi. Known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, Kochi has been luring wanderers and traders for over 600 years.
Stay: Two Nights: Crowne Plaza Kochi
Day 12: Kochi
- FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Dining
Tonight choose from a range of tantalising dining options.
Explore Fort Kochi on a guided tour seeing the Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewtown, Paradesi Synagogue and St Francis Church before lunch at the Brunton Boatyard Hotel. Later, see a Kathakali dance performance.
Day 13: Kochi, Kumarakom
- FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Following lunch, you may choose to learn the secrets of preparing a delicious and traditional Keralan meal, alternatively, you may partake in a lecture on the 5,000- year-old Indian health practice of Ayurveda, ‘a balance between body, mind, spirit, and social wellbeing’.
After breakfast, you’ll travel to Kumarakom.
Stay: Two Nights: Kumarakom Lake Resort
Day 14: Kumarakom
This morning, you may choose to participate in a yoga class to balance your chakras. Later, enjoy a cruise on the backwaters of Kerala which offer an unhurried, laidback travel experience along picturesque lagoons and canals. This was once the most important and economical means of transport and trade in Kerala. This string of interconnected waterways stretches along the Malabar Coast. Calmly glide through the beautiful Vembanad Lake, on board a majestic house boat, past a cluster of islands rich with beauty. Enjoy a seafood dinner this evening.
Day 15: Kumarakom, Kochi To Mumbai
In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival at the airport in Mumbai, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of the city that’s considered to be the most modern in India.
Stay: Oberoi Mumbai Hotel
Day 16: Mumbai, Embark Deccan Odyssey
Set out on a tour of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. Visit the India Gate, a monument overlooking the Arabian Sea that was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Later transfer to the World Heritage-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and board the Deccan Odyssey for Welcome Drinks. Enjoy free time to explore the train and dinner on board before an overnight journey, waking in Vadodara.
Stay: Seven Nights: Deccan Odyssey
Day 17: Vadodara
After breakfast alight your train to explore the World- Heritage listed Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, the only Islamic pre-Mughal city in India that remains unchanged. After lunch back aboard the Deccan Odyssey visit the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum to see a large number of artworks belonging to the Maratha Royal family and enjoy a high tea at the royal Laxmi Vilas Palace. Enjoy a special folk performance before reboarding your train where your odyssey continues tonight.
Day 18: Udaipur
Wake up to breakfast overlooking the Aravali Ranges as you roll into Udaipur, India’s ‘City of the Lake’ also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Nowadays Udaipur is known as the centre for performing arts and crafts. Today join a guided tour including the elaborate City Palace, standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake before lunch back aboard your train. This afternoon explore the Old Town by foot, a perfect opportunity to purchase unique handicrafts from the market including puppets, clothe lanterns, jewellery, wooden boxes, among others.
Day 19: Jodhpur
This morning you are spoilt for choicein Jodhpur, the Sun City of Rajasthan. The former capital of the Marwar kingdom, is a beautiful city with the Thar Desert as an epic backdrop. Jodhpur houses some amazing temples, forts and palaces which you will be given the opportunity to see. Visit the Bishnoi tribal village to see traditionalpotters and weavers at work. After lunch prepare to explore the mighty Mehrangarh Fort set on a rocky hill that rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain. Explore one of India’s largest forts, including the fascinating museum that houses royal palanquins, armoury, paintings, costumes, and personal belongings of the family of Rao Jodha who built this impressive fort in 1459. Your walking tour takes you to the Turban Gallery and past the Old Clock Tower market and striking havelis. Dinner tonight is a royal affair, a Marwar barbecue held in the maharajah courtyard at the fort.
Day 20: Agra, Taj Mahal
- SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a private and exclusive lunch at Taj Khema with sublime views of the Taj Mahal.
Wake this morning in Agra, home to some of the most magnificent architectural gems built by the Mughal emperors during their reign. After a relaxed breakfast, get set to visit the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After lunch pay a visit to the local markets of Agra popular for Mughal-style ornaments with marble- inlay.Reboard the Deccan Odyssey for dinner and overnight stay as you roll towards Ranthambore National Park.
Day 21: Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park
Following breakfast embark on a morning village walking tour. After lunch visit one of India’s best tiger reserves, Ranthambore National Park. Later enjoy high tea at a royal wilderness lodge.
Day 22: Jaipur
Today explore the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur which holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With its striking blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, this diverse balance of culture is noticeable throughout all structures, including the beautiful Amber Fort. Visit the Amber Fort, as well as City Palace, and the World Heritage-listed 18th-century observatory, Jantar Mantar. After lunch pay a visit the bustling local market to purchase some local handicrafts.
Day 23: Disembark Deccan Odyssey, Depart New Delhi
After breakfast disembark the Deccan Odyssey at the Delhi Cantt Railway Station and join a tour of Old Delhi beginning at the highly decorative Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Later, explore the labyrinth of tiny lanes of Shahjahanabad in a cycle-rickshaw. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and relax in the luxury of a day room at a local hotel before your evening transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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Amazing trip of a lifetime from Amsterdam
Amazing 15 day Amsterdam to Budapest.
This trip exceeded our expectations.
We loved our suite the owners plus certainly worth every penny. We highly recommend this tour and apt
My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous trip
The APT duo - Andrew and Arn were friendly, helpful etc.
The food was plentiful, tasty - especially at The Playford Hotel in Adelaide - our start & finish location.
Food breaks were timely.
And we visited some iconic places - Ikara - Flinders Ranges National Park [bloody cold], Marree, a scenic flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Travelled the iconic Birdsville Track, ate a curried camel pie at the Birdsville Bakery and survived, Saw some guys make 'fools' of themselves trying to climb BIG RED in their 4WDs. O I could go on.
There are some great pubs and locals out there - see for yourselves.
Thanks once again Andrew and Arn and our fellow travellers.
Danube to experience the sight ...Magnificent night.
Where do I start ...the Paris accommodation meet every expectation, then on to Amsterdam and boarded our ship MS AMA Venita
Well, what a absolutely amazing time was had by myself and the wonderful group of fellow travelers, right from the first night my thoughts of being a solo traveler and feeling awkward disappeared .
The service from this top class crew was in my opinion top level. It would be hard to mention just one person and leave out the rest but for the group I hung out with the MS AMA Venita was renamed MS Party Ship !!
Every night the super barman Alex, put up with us and made sure we were not going thirsty I think we kept him quite busy
The Cruise Director ...Cheri Coll ......amazing,brilliant at her job,her level of energy never fell away!
The entertainment at night was fun and I attended every night, following that we had the music maestro ...Peter....his love of music showed through and he had most of us up dancing till late into evening ...Thanks Peter
My suite was just perfect. The food and service was top drawer also
Would I recommend to my friends 100%i would, I am thinking of another cruise September 2019
The highlight for me was when Captain Rozsmann turned our Party Ship around in Budapest at night when all the lights were on and took us back up the glorious Danube to experience the sight ...Magnificent night.
Do the trip, if you think this is the adventure for you. I hope you have the brilliant crew we had. Well done APT !
Were classy and there was a good variety.
Magnificent Europe River Cruise
What can I say!, Gunther, you are the Best Cruise Director Ever!!! thank you so so much for going out of your way for making it possible for Cesare and I to get from the airport to the ship on time, and we want to thank all the Crew for their fantastic service and always full of smiles, and a big thank you to the Captain and Roberto for the smooth sailing, wonderfull food.
We will never forget our Fairytale Adventure.
And a Big thank you to Rachel for giving us a wonderful and unforgettable time in Paris.
Cesare and Patricia
Details
Ship Name
RV Ganges Voyager
Optional Activities
APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in three locations
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Dining
Choose from a variety of included dining options sure to tantalise the tastebuds of every guest
FREEDOM OF CHOICE - Sightseeing
Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Cancellation policy
For all holiday packages the following APT cancellation fees apply:
Days of Notice: Fee Per Person
100 days or more Loss of deposit
99-61 days 50% of holiday package price
60 days or less 100% of holiday package price
All cancellations must be received in writing by APT and are not effective until this notification has been received. If your holiday has commenced, 100% of the full holiday package price is charged. There is no refund for unused services or if portions of the holiday package are missed.
Additional cancellation fees may also be charged in respect of accommodation reserved outside the holiday package dates. These cancellation fees are in addition to any fees that may be levied by APT and your travel agent (if any). You acknowledge that the amounts estimated under the Cancellation Policy are reasonable and represent a genuine pre-estimate of APT’s loss. If you request changes after APT has issued your documents, APT may charge you a fee of AUD$70 per person in addition to any applicable cancellation fees.
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