River Cruise Itinerary

Complex and beguiling, India is a country unlike any other. Wondrous sights rich in romance and intrigue come alive in the “Golden Triangle”—Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Delhi’s immense red sandstone marble tomb, commissioned by Emperor Humayun’s grief-stricken wife, will capture your heart, while Raj Ghat, a black granite memorial to the “Father of the Nation,” Mahatma Gandhi, will stir your soul. Jaipur’s Pink City and Agra’s Taj Mahal, a grand tribute to love, will leave you forever mesmerized. Start your trip with five luxurious nights at three different award-winning Oberoi hotels. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the Taj Mahal two times—once at sunrise and once at sunset. Once onboard, travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our new Wellness Program, centered around the destination’s ancient tradition and practice of yoga.

1. Day 1
   New Delhi

   Thu, Oct 02, 2025

   Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If your cruise/ tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel.
2. Day 2
   New Delhi

   Fri, Oct 03, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
3. Day 3
   New Delhi, Transfer to Agra

   Sat, Oct 04, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4. Day 4
   Agra, Transfer to Jaipur

   Sun, Oct 05, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Jaipur

   Mon, Oct 06, 2025

   Pink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur.
   Meals: Breakfast
6. Day 6
   Jaipur, Fly to Kolkata (Embark), Cruising the Ganges River

   Tue, Oct 07, 2025

   Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II to begin your India river cruise.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Kalna

   Wed, Oct 08, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Matiari

   Thu, Oct 09, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9. Day 9
   Murshidabad, Baranagar

   Fri, Oct 10, 2025

   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.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10. Day 10
    The Ganges, Khusbagh, Mayapur

    Sat, Oct 11, 2025

    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11. Day 11
    Mayapur, Chandannagar

    Sun, Oct 12, 2025

    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
12. Day 12
    Kolkata

    Mon, Oct 13, 2025

    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
13. Day 13
    Kolkata (Disembark)

    Tue, Oct 14, 2025

    Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home or extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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