Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express
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Start your journey onboard the luxurious riverboat, the Ganges Voyager II. Travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our Wellness Program, centered 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.
Note: For the January and November departures, the rail portion of this itinerary will begin in New Delhi and travel to Mumbai. For the December departure, 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.
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Uniworld is one of the most luxurious river cruise lines in existence, operating a fleet of 13 unique, opulent and lavish six-star river ships.
The company was founded in 1976, becoming part of the Travel Corporation in 2004 – a group which also includes luxurious Red Carnation Hotel.
The cruise line operates on the waters of Europe, Arica and Asia, and each Uniworld ship is inspired by its destination.
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The ship's spacious suites are a serene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all the comforts of a five-star hotel.
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