CRUISE & RAIL: THE SACRED GANGES & THE MAHARAJAS' EXPRESS in 2026 or 2027
Our Wellness Program, centred 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”, 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.
Experiences
1 country: India
3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager during the cruise portion of your journey
Complimentary Wellness Program on every sailing
Cultural enrichment activities onboard
Flight included between Kolkata and Mumbai
Gratuities 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
Dining
All meals onboard cruise and train prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served onboard the ship and train. Onshore lunches include complimentary coffee and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
Excursions
- 13 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Ganges Voyager II
The ship's spacious suites are a serene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all the comforts of a five-star hotel. All suites have a cozy sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glassdoors. A bed dressed in soft linens, with a choice of pillows. Your roomy bathroom has a rain shower, comfy robes and slippers, and spa-quality bath products. Other high-end amenities include a generous amount of closet space, under-bed storage, a flat-screen television with a wide selection of on-demand movies, individual climate control, glass bottled water replenished daily, fresh fruit and flowers upon arrival, makeup mirrors, and universal electrical plugs.
Accommodations
7-night cruise on the elegant Ganges Voyager II
Lavishly appointed riverview suites with private French balconies
6 nights onboard the luxury train, The Maharajas’ Express
1 night in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (or similar)
1 night in Mumbai at The Oberoi Mumbai (or similar)
Note: For the January and October departures, the rail portion of this itinerary will begin in New Delhi and travel to Mumbai. For the February, March, and December departures, the rail portion will begin in Mumbai and travel to New Delhi.
*Note: Due to cultural differences and other factors, the beverage policy for our India program differs from our European programs. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details. Check out this incredible cruise and rail adventure here