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Cruise on the Ganges: The Sacred Waters between Kolkata and Varanasi (port-to-port cruise) (from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Delhi)

10 days

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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Delhi

4.3

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kolkata
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Kolkata's colonial architecture
- Visit to Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity
- Welcome cocktail with crew
Landmarks
Raj Bhavan
Council House Street
Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity
Day 2
Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Kolkata
- Visit to St. John's Church
- Visit to Victoria Memorial
- Excursion to Bandel via small local boats
- Visit to Hooghly Imambara
Landmarks
St. John's Church
Victoria Memorial
Hooghly Imambara
Day 3
Kalna - Matiari
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rickshaw exploration of Kalna village
- Visit to two circles of 108 Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Onboard activities or lecture on Bengal region
Landmarks
Kalna Temple Circles
Day 4
Matiari - Khushbagh
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll through Matiari market town
- Observation of coppersmith craftwork
- Navigation and passage along Plassey battlefields
Landmarks
Plassey Battlefields
Day 5
Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Khushbagh (Garden of Happiness)
- Visit to Baranagar Village
- Exploration of rural life and clay temples
- Scenic river cruise past small villages
- Tour of Hazar Duari Palace and museum
- Visit to Katra Masjid
Landmarks
Khushbagh
Hazar Duari Palace
Katra Masjid
Day 6
Murshidabad - Mayapur
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture on regional customs
- Visit to Mayapur International Society for Krishna Consciousness complex
- Observation of marble temple
Landmarks
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple
Day 7
Mayapur - Chandernagore - Kolkata
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to former French governor's house
- Visit to Sacred Heart Church
- Farewell cocktail
Landmarks
Sacred Heart Church
Day 8
Kolkata - Varanasi
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to flower market under Howrah Bridge
- Walk along Ganges ghats
- Visit to Pareshnath Jain Temple
- Visit to Kumortuli artisans' quarter
Landmarks
Howrah Bridge
Pareshnath Jain Temple
Kumortuli
Day 9
Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise cruise on the Ganges
- Walking tour to Alamgir Mosque and Kashi Vishvanath Temple
- Tour of Ramnagar Fort and museum
- Visit to Sarnath
- Visit to Buddhist museum at Sarnath
- Cycle rickshaw ride through bazaar
- Aarti ceremony with songs and light offerings
Landmarks
Kashi Vishvanath Temple
Alamgir Mosque
Ramnagar Fort
Sarnath
Day 10
Varanasi - Delhi
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Bharat Mata Mandir (Mother India Temple)
Landmarks
Bharat Mata Mandir

Landmarks
Raj Bhavan
Council House Street
Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity

Landmarks
St. John's Church
Victoria Memorial
Hooghly Imambara

Landmarks
Kalna Temple Circles

Landmarks
Plassey Battlefields

Landmarks
Khushbagh
Hazar Duari Palace
Katra Masjid

Landmarks
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple

Landmarks
Sacred Heart Church

Landmarks
Howrah Bridge
Pareshnath Jain Temple
Kumortuli

Landmarks
Kashi Vishvanath Temple
Alamgir Mosque
Ramnagar Fort
Sarnath

Landmarks
Bharat Mata Mandir

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Insurance
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Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(463 reviews)

Number of tours

555

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

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Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Sara
February 23rd, 2026
5
We really enjoyed our river cruise on CroisiEurope Indochine 2. The boat was very comfortable, the service exemplary...
We really enjoyed our river cruise on CroisiEurope Indochine 2. The boat was very comfortable, the service exemplary and the itinerary varied and interesting. We found ourselves as the only two English-speaking guests which worked in our favour because we had our own private guides in Cambodia and Vietnam. We felt very privileged to have such personal attention and we learnt a lot from both the guides. The downside was that our interaction with our fellow guests was limited.Show more
ALEKSANDER
April 16th, 2025
4
Very nice crew. Comfortable ship.
Jonathan
October 21st, 2024
5
The cruise was excellent. However the initial meeting was badly organised and it was difficult to know where we would...
The cruise was excellent. However the initial meeting was badly organised and it was difficult to know where we would meet up. Only after meeting did we find out that the first day of the cruise was cancelled and we would have to go by bus to start the cruise next day. No one from Croisi or from TourRadar had told us about this, but everyone else knew. Although the cruise was advertised as English speaking, we were the only native English speaking people on the cruise. Luckily the Finns who were more than half the passengers all spoke excellent English and we got on well with them. At the end of the cruise, the cruise director and local guide were very helpful in getting us to our hotel in Siem Reap, which was different to the one the others were staying at.Show more

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29 Nov, 2026
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Tour ID: 287473

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Cruise on the Ganges: The Sacred Waters between Kolkata and Varanasi (port-to-port cruise) (from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Delhi)

Itinerary

Kolkata

Included Activities

Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna

Included Activities

Kalna - Matiari

Included Activities

Matiari - Khushbagh

Included Activities

Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad

Included Activities

Murshidabad - Mayapur

Included Activities

Mayapur - Chandernagore - Kolkata

Included Activities

Kolkata - Varanasi

Included Activities

Varanasi

Included Activities

Varanasi - Delhi

Included Activities

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