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Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to your luxury hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure settling into India’s cultural capital.
Explore Kolkata with iconic Signature Experiences, including an elegant High Tea at the Glenburn Penthouse and a private chartered ride on Kolkata’s historic air-conditioned heritage tram.
Enjoy Freedom of Choice touring options in Kolkata before transferring to the jetty to embark on the luxury river ship, the Ganges Voyager. Settle into your suite as you begin your Lower Ganges cruise.
Sail upstream towards Bandel and Kalna. Take an e-rickshaw ride through Kalna to explore Bengal’s unique terracotta temples, including the Rajbari palace complex and 108 Shiva temples.
Cruise to the brass-working village of Matiari. Interact with local artisans and learn about their traditional metal-beating and etching processes to craft brass vessels.
Explore Murshidabad and its magnificent Hazarduari Palace, Katra Mosque, and colonial-era architecture before sailing onwards to Baranagar.
Take a morning walk through Khushbagh’s peaceful Mughal-style gardens and visit Mayapur, the global headquarters of ISKCON.
Explore the former French colony of Chandannagar with its 18th-century church and riverside promenade before cruising back towards Kolkata.
Disembark the Ganges Voyager in Kolkata and board a domestic flight to Varanasi. Transfer to your hotel and prepare for spiritual exploration.
Experience an immersive evening Aarti ceremony along the Ganges from private seating, watching priests offer fire, chants, and music in nightly worship.
Embark on an early morning sunrise cruise along the Ganges accompanied by live sitar and tabla music. Later, visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon.
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Soak in the rich culture and spiritual heritage of magnificent India on a 12-day adventure with the Kolkata, Varanasi and Lower Ganges Cruise by APT. Featuring a 7-night luxury river cruise along the Lower Ganges aboard the Ganges Voyager, this tour seamlessly combines city explorations of Kolkata and Varanasi with exquisite high teas, cultural heritage rides, and traditional spiritual ceremonies.
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Cancellation and Refunds Policies
Land Portions Refund Datelines: ( Hotels, Tours services, Sightseeing tours )
| Number of days prior to Departure | Cost of Cancellation (Minimum Cancellation after booking) |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | 15% of the total tour cost |
| 119 to 60 days | 25% of the total tour cost |
| 59 to 30 days | 50% of the total tour cost |
| Below 30 days | 100% of the total tour cost |
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Food concerns are extremely common. Travelers worry about hygiene, food spice levels, and digestive issues. Private tours ensure meals are taken in reputable restaurants and hotels where hygiene standards are controlled. Spice levels are adjusted, and dietary needs are respected. Most food-related problems occur when travelers eat randomly or without guidance.
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