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Trip code India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges
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Delve deep into India’s fascinating historical and religious heritage.

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.

The details: 

  • 12 nights 
  • 10 included excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts 
  • 7th October 2027 
  • From £5,198 pp (30% discount applied. Book before 28th February 2026 to benefit). 

Price correct at time of publication (13/01/2026). Subject to change. 

At a glance: 

New Delhi, India -- Agra, India -- Jaipur, India -- Kolkata, India -- Ganges River, India -- Kalna, India -- Matiari, India -- Murshidabad, India -- Baranagar, India -- Khusbagh, India -- Mayapur, India -- Chandannagar, India -- Kolkata, India  

 

Itineraries

Day 1

New Delhi

Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel.

Day 2

New Delhi

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.

Included excursion: 

India’s Capital City with Rickshaw Ride to Old Delhi

Day 3

New Delhi, Transfer to Agra

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.

Included excursion: 

Majesty and Grace—the Taj Mahal at Sundown

 
 
 
 

Day 4

Agra, Transfer to Jaipur

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.

Included experiences: 

Early Morning at the Taj Mahal

 
 
 

Day 5

Jaipur

Pink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur.

Included excursions: 

Jaipur—Rajasthan’s Princely City and Amber Fort

 
 

 

Day 6

Jaipur, Fly to Kolkata (Embark), Cruising the Ganges River

Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II to begin your India river cruise.

Day 7

Kalna

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.

Included excursions: 

India’s “Temple City”

 
 
 

Day 8

Matiari

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.

Included excursions: 

Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass

 

Day 9

Murshidabad, Baranagar

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.

Included excursions: 

Visit to Murshidabad City, Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque, and Visit to Baranagar Village

Day 10

The Ganges, Khusbagh, Mayapur

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.

Included excursions: 

Khusbagh Walk 

Day 11

Mayapur, Chandannagar

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.

This evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner and take in a lively cultural dance performance, complete with music and dancing.

Included excursions: 

Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

India’s French Colonial Heritage

 

Day 12

Kolkata

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.

Included excursions: 

Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market

Kumartuli Visit (Potter’s Colony) And Colonial Sites

Day 13

Disembark Kolkata

Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home. Or, extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.

  • Dining
    • Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
    • 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
    • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
    • Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served throughout the cruise. Onshore lunches include complimentary coffee and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
  • Excursions
    • 10 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Accommodations
    • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant Ganges Voyager II
    • Lavishly appointed riverview suites with private balconies
    • 2 nights in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi (or similar)
    • 1 night in Agra at The Oberoi Amarvilas (or similar)
    • 2 nights in Jaipur at The Oberoi Rajvilas (or similar)
  • Experiences
    • 1 country: India
    • 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
    • Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
    • Complimentary Wellness Program on every sailing
    • Cultural enrichment
    • Flights included between Jaipur and Kolkata
    • 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
  • Flights & Transfers (can be arranged) 
  • 7th October 2027 
  • From £5,198 pp (30% discount applied. Book before 28th February 2026 to benefit). 

Price correct at time of publication (14.01.2026). Subject to change. 

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