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Travelmarvel Colours of India Escorted Tour & Cruise
Delhi to Kolkata
17 Days from $8,295 AUD pp
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
RV Rajmahal
Cruise the Lower Ganges River for seven nights aboard the premium river ship RV Rajmahal, staying in comfort and style
India's Ultimate Icon
Visit the incredible Taj Mahal, and gain an understanding of why this beautiful mausoleum draws so many visitors
Learn To Cook Like A Local
Be treated to a traditional Rajasthani-style cooking demonstration and sample the delicious authentic flavours.
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Insider Experiences
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Enhance your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Prices include airport transfers, port charges, tipping and sundries
Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
Flights to depart Kolkata after 8pm on the last day of the tour
Ask about our Varanasi extension
Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights within India as specified
Arrive Delhi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a stylish stay at Hyatt Regency and a Welcome Dinner this evening.
Upon arrival in Delhi, you’ll be met by a Travelmarvel representative and transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights: Delhi, Hyatt Regency
Daily : Dinner
Delhi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Embark on a rickshaw ride through the labyrinth of historic lanes in the Old City.
A guided tour of Delhi begins with a visit to the iconic Jama Masjid. Enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, see the impressive Red Fort before exploring historic Humayun’s Tomb, a fine example of Mughal architecture. After, stop at India Gate for a photo opportunity, which commemorates the Indian soldiers who died in WW1 and the Anglo-Afghan War of 1919.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch
Delhi, Agra
En route to Agra, make a stop at Qutab Minar – India’s tallest stone tower. Arrive at your hotel in Agra.
Stay: Two Nights: Agra, Courtyard by Marriott
Daily : Breakfast
Agra, Taj Mahal
Visit the stunning Agra Fort. Next, head to the Taj Mahal for a locally guided tour. See why it is adored as India’s ultimate icon and a place of unsurpassed beauty. Delight in a special dinner at Anise set within the Courtyard by Marriott.
Daily : Breakfast, Dinner
Agra, Jaipur
After breakfast, discover the beautiful deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri before heading to Laxmi Vilas Palace for lunch. This afternoon, travel towards Jaipur, commonly referred to as the Pink City.
Stay: Two Nights: Trident Jaipur
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch
Jaipur
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Climb aboard a Jeep for a trip to the Amber Fort.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Learn the traditional Rajasthani-style of cooking during a class, then sample your efforts over lunch.
Enjoy a tour of the beautiful city of Jaipur. See Hawa Mahal and explore the fascinating City Palace complex.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch
Jaipur, Kolkata
After breakfast fly to Kolkata and be transferred to your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights: Kolkata, Taj Bengal
Daily : Breakfast
Kolkata
Today you will embark on a sightseeing tour to take in some of Kolkata’s famous landmarks, including the vibrant Mullik Ghat Flower Market. Other highlights include the Howrah Bridge and ‘Nirmal Hriday”, most commonly known as Mother Teresa’s House. Later this evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch
Kolkata, Embark Ship, Serampore, Barrackpore
This morning, board your river ship. Sail past the old Danish colony of Serampore before arriving in the city of Barrackpore. Here, highlights include the Semaphore Tower, Flagstaff House, Government House and the Temple of Fame.
Stay: Seven Nights, Lower Ganges River, RV Rajmahal
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chandannagar, Kalna
Cruise to the former French colony of Chandannagar and spend some time exploring. See the 18th-century French church and the Dupleix’s House, home to former Governor-General of French India.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kalna, Matiari
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Embark on a traditional rickshaw ride through the town of Kalna and take in all its main sights.
Begin your day with an exciting Insider Experience. Kalna is famous for its iconic terracotta temples. It’s onwards through the countryside to Mayapur. See the ISKCON temple, which dominates the town’s skyline.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Matiari, Murshidabad
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
See first-hand how locals beat brass to make water pots and other utensils, while learning the heritage behind the workmanship.
Explore the riverside village of Matiari. Here you’ll take in an Insider Experience. Later, pay a visit to the iconic battlefield of Plassey.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Murshidabad
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Continue cruising upstream, where the remarkable Hazarduari Palace dominates the Murshidabad waterfront. You’ll be wowed by its impressive eight galleries, each containing exquisite collections of china, weapons and art.
Begin your day with a trip to the Khushbagh garden. You’ll then enjoy an Insider Experience. Later, see the great Katra Mosque before visiting the Nashipara and Kathgola Palaces.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Baranagar, Farakka
This morning, take a stroll through the fields of Baranagar. Here, visit three miniature terracotta temples before continuing up the Lower Ganges. Tonight, your ship moors close to the Farakka Barrage.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gaur
Discover the city of Gaur. The city is strewn with ancient monuments and the remains of mosques. Rejoin the ship above the Farakka lock gate and make the most of your last evening on board.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Farakka, Disembark Ship, Kolkata
Disembark the ship early this morning and transfer by local train to Kolkata. Enjoy lunch on arrival before paying a visit to Victoria Memorial, an intricate marble building and iconic symbol of the British Raj. Later, head to St Paul’s Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers at Sonargaon Restaurant.
Stay: Kolkata, Taj Bengal
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Kolkata
Your holiday comes to an end today. Spend the morning at your leisure before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily : Breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- Nine nights in Premium accommodation
- Seven-night Lower Ganges cruise aboard the RV Rajmahal
- The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director & Cruise Director
- 38 meals - 16 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners
- All meals plus local soft drinks, beers and spirits are included during your cruise
- Regional wines are available with lunch and dinner on board
- Flights within India
- All sightseeing and excursions as specified
- Airport transfers, port charges and tipping
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Tour departure dates
March 2020 - October 2020
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