Feb 24 - Mar 9, 2026
2026 India & The Ganges River Holi Cruise
Stay in a luxurious New Delhi hotel as you explore the capital territory. Fly to exotic West Bengal for an unforgettable cruise along the lower Ganges River with powerful visits to Bandel, Kalna, Murshidabad, and Chandernagore. We cruise the mother Ganges during Holi Festival, which celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. It’s a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing colored water and powder at each other. Not only do you get to witness this colorful spectacle but you’ll have the opportunity to “play Holi” with your fellow guests and the friendly cruise staff of the Ganges Voyager.
Back in Kolkata, the journey continues to Rajasthan and India’s Golden Triangle, with astounding visits to the fabled pink city of Jaipur, the 11th century Agra Fort, and the legendary Taj Mahal. During the river cruise, you’ll return home each night to a soothing atmosphere of relaxation aboard the elegant, all-suite Ganges Voyager. Breathe in the scenery from the comfort of a top deck lounge. Explore the healing sensations of Ayurvedic or traditional European spa treatments. Gather with your new friends and discuss the meaning of enlightenment as you watch the world go by. No matter where you are on board, you’ll feel a renewing energy and comforting sense of peace.
2026 vacation
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar and the Taj Mahal
- Go inside the walls of the ancient Mughal capital of Old Delhi to see the Jama Mashid Mosque and Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
- Board an excursion boat for a tour of the Hooghly Imambara in the port of Bandel
- Sail the Ganges River, "Hindi Ganga", great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent
- Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors during your cruise on the Ganges River
- Visit the Mosque of Nawab Ali-Wardi-Khan in Khushbagh and the Rani Bhabani temples in Baranagar
- Tour the Hazarduari Palace in Murshidabad and visit the Katra Mosque
- Visit Jaipur, formerly Jeypore, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan
- Visit Kolkata, the educational, commercial, and cultural center of India, known for its stunning iconic landmarks
- Visit the Sacred Heart Church
- Pricing from $8,799*
- *Prices are per person based on double occupancy. All prices and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations are subject to availability.
Itinerary
- Day 1 New Delhi TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
- Day 2 New Delhi WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
- Day 3 New Delhi/Kolkata (Embarkatio THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
- Day 4 Kolkata/Bandell/Kalna FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
- Day 5 Kalna/Matiari SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
- Day 6 Matiari/Khushbagh SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026
- Day 7 Khushbagh/Baranagar/Murshid MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
- Day 8 Murshidabad/Chandernagore TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
- Day 9 Chanderagore/Kolkata WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
- Day 10 Kolkata/Jaipur THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
- Day 11 Jaipur FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
- Day 12 Jaipur/Agra SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
- Day 13 Agra/New Delhi SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
- Day 14 New Delhi MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
Inclusions
- FROM THE TIME YOU LAND UNTIL YOU LEAVE, NEARLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED.
- Welcome reception in New Delhi
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Imperial Room at Imperial Hotel New Delhi, including breakfast
- One lunch and one dinner in New Delhi
- Flight from Delhi to Kolkata
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation
- Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
- Free flowing house wine and local beer with lunch and dinner during cruise
- One hour pre-dinner cocktails of domestic spirits throughout the cruise
- Flight from Kolkata to Jaipur
- Two nights accommodation at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur including breakfast
- 1 night accommodation at the Taj Hotel in Agra
- 1 night accommodation at an airport hotel in Delhi
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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. All prices and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations are subject to availability.
