Your package begins as you fly from US to your destination.

Transfer to Kolkata Port to embark the Antara MV Bengal Ganga. After lunch on board, join your guide for an introductory tour of the city, taking in Dalhousie Square, St John’s Church and the Victoria Memorial.

Wander through Kolkata’s fragrant Flower Market, alive with colour and scent, then explore the potters’ quarter of Kumartuli. Return to the ship for lunch, then set sail beneath the iron span of Howrah Bridge as the city slips behind you.

After a relaxed lunch on board, step ashore at Bandel. Explore the historic Hooghly Imambara, an atmospheric landmark rising above the riverbank, before returning to the ship as afternoon light falls across the water.

An e-rickshaw carries you through the narrow lanes of historic Kalna, alive with everyday life. Discover the terracotta temples of the Rajbari complex, then browse the stalls of the local market before returning to the ship.

Explore a riverside village where daily life continues much as it always has. Then cross the water by boat to Mayapur, home to a major temple sacred to followers of the Hare Krishna movement.

Visit Guptipara to see its temples and terracotta architecture, a quiet corner of rural Bengal. Continue to Fulia, a weaving village known for its handwoven saris, where looms clatter in open-fronted workshops.

Tour Chandannagar’s Sacred Heart Church and museum, legacies of its French colonial past. Continue to Serampore to see its colonial-era buildings, then enjoy a final dinner on board as you sail back to Kolkata.

Disembark from the Antara MV Bengal Ganga in Kolkata and fly on to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. Transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay, with the rest of the day free to settle in before exploring this most sacred of India’s cities.

Rise early for a boat ride on the Ganges as the city wakes around you, the ghats coming alive with ritual and prayer. Return this evening to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony illuminate the water after dark.

Visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum at Banaras Hindu University, home to a rich collection of Indian art and sculpture. Continue to Sarnath to explore its ancient ruins and archaeological museum.

India’s vast capital is a fusion of several ancient cities that have evolved together over the centuries. Here, UNESCO World Heritage sites stand side by side with striking examples of modern architecture.

Set out on an enriching tour of Old and New Delhi. Wander through lively lanes filled with Mughal architecture and vibrant markets, then take in iconic landmarks such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and India Gate.

Your journey through the Golden Triangle continues in Jaipur, the Pink City, famous for its lively streets set against a dramatic landscape of rugged mountains and desert.

Visit the Amber Fort, perched atop a mountain, and marvel at one of India’s most stunning architectural treasures. Rajasthan’s capital is also home to the Hawa Mahal, a striking palace with intricate lattice balconies where royalty once observed the bustling streets below.

Your journey continues in historic Agra with a two-night stay. Stroll through lively markets, savor rich Mughlai cuisine, and soak up the vibrant energy of this storied city.

Spend the morning at the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most celebrated monuments to love, its white marble glowing in the morning light. Afterwards, transfer back to Delhi for your final night.

Your package complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.