MV Ganga Vilas

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MV Ganga Vilas

Duration


19 Nights & 20 Days

Departure


08-Oct-2024

05-Dec-2025

FARE FROM,
Per Person

$9855

$9855

Following the river’s course upstream from the Hooghly in Kolkata through several tributaries to reach the holy city of Varanasi. A journey traversing through historical, archaeological, and cultural sites.

DAY DESTINATION
DAY 1
ARRIVE KOLKATA-EMBARKATION (L/D)
ARRIVE KOLKATA-EMBARKATION (L/D)

Arrival in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty for embarkation. Lunch onboard. Thereafter Panoramic Tour of Dalhousie Square’s heritage buildings; St. John's Church, Victoria Memorial, and Mother Teresa’s Home. Return to ship overnight. Enjoy cultural performance onboard.

Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 2
KOLKATA – KALNA (B/L/D)
KOLKATA – KALNA (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit the Flower Market, where you can see artists creating a variety of garlands, ornaments, and other items made of flowers and leaves for temples, weddings, and other uses. Thereafter, visit Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ quarter renowned for its sculpting prowess. Return to the ship for lunch and start sailing upstream, passing below the Howrah Bridge, and seeing various colonial buildings along the Ganges River. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 3
KALNA – MATIARI (B/L/D)
KALNA – MATIARI (B/L/D)

After breakfast ride e-rickshaws through the town of Kalna to visit the enchanting Rajbari Temple complex. The Nabakailas Temple contains 108 eight-slope-roofed shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the complex feature diverse architecture and terracotta plaques depict themes of Hindu epics and various aspects of day-to-day life in the region. Return to the ship walking through the local vegetable market. Begin sail towards the shore-side village of Matiari, while having lunch onboard. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 4
MATIARI – MURSHIDABAD (B/L/D)
MATIARI – MURSHIDABAD (B/L/D)

Early this morning walks in the village to see and experience the craftsmen at work. These master craftsmen utilize recycled copper to create exquisite pots, platters, and more from their workshops in the village. Return to ship for breakfast and sail full day towards Murshidabad, a hidden architectural gem with dramatic whitewashed colonial era structures. Lunch onboard. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 5
MURSHIDABAD – JANGIPUR (B/L/D)
MURSHIDABAD – JANGIPUR (B/L/D)

After breakfast ride the Toto (e-rickshaw) through the countryside to the Katra mosque, which has distinctive minarets. Thereafter visit the Hazarduari Palace, which dominates the waterfront. Built by an English architect, McLeod Duncan, in the Greek "Doric" style, the palace has more than a thousand real and false doors in the vast corridors and is filled with colonial-era antiques. Return to the ship for lunch and sail towards Jangipur. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 6
JANGIPUR – FARAKKA – SAMTAGHAT (B/L/D)
JANGIPUR – FARAKKA – SAMTAGHAT (B/L/D)

Enjoying breakfast onboard we sail in the morning to cross the historic Farakka Lock Gate. The travel through the Feeder Canal will give us a chance to see the different birds of the region. After crossing the Lock Gate, we cruise through the connecting canal to the Ganges revealing vast panoramas. We continue to sail towards Samtaghat. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

DAY 7
SAMTAGHAT – BATESHWARSTHAN (B/L/D)
 SAMTAGHAT – BATESHWARSTHAN (B/L/D)

Today we sail full day towards Bateshwarsthan enjoying breakfast and lunch. You will be fascinated by the passing landscape and the lively life on the river. We will arrive in Bateshwarsthan by evening. Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas

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MAIN DECK SUITE

SINGLE

$15770

DOUBLE

$19710

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UPPER DECK SUITE

SINGLE

$19220

DOUBLE

$24000

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MAIN DECK FRONT SUITES

SINGLE

$17190

DOUBLE

$21480

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UPPER DECK FRONT SUITES

SINGLE

$20630

DOUBLE

$25780

ACCOMMODATIONS:

  • 08 Suites on the Main Deck with French Balcony (265 sq. feet/24.4 sq. meters)
  • 10 Suites on the Upper Deck with French Balcony (265 sq. feet/24.6 sq. meters)
  • All Suites offer two twin-size beds that can be converted to one Queen-size bed
  • Luxury Honeycomb Spa Robes with Slippers
  • All-Natural Spa-quality Bath Amenities
  • In-room Electronic Safe & Individual Climate Control
  • High-quality linens with Duvet and Premium Mattresses
  • Bottled Water Replenished Daily
  • Complimentary Wireless Internet in All Public Areas
  • Make-up Mirror & Hair Dryer
  • Alarm Clock & Multi-Configuration Plugs
  • Generous Closet Space
  • Flat Screen LCD Television with Movie System
  • Mini Bar

COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSION AMENITIES:

  • Transfers to/from Jetty for embarkation/disembarkation 
  • Shore Excursions including all admissions and applicable local transport
  • Shoe Cleaning after Excursions
  • Welcome Drink and Cold Towel Service following Excursions
  • One English-speaking Guide on All Excursions

INCLUDED DINING & ENTERTAINMENT:

  • Expertly Trained Culinary Team providing Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and seated Multiple Course Dinner
  • Special meal requests like vegan, gluten/lactose-free, etc. can be arranged with advance information
  • Cultural Performances, Educational Talks, Cooking Classes, and Movie Shows
  • Spacious Air-conditioned Lounge
  • Indoor Board Games and Books to read in the Lounge
  • Gym facilities
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Spa Treatment for 60 minutes

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Drinks Package of house brands of wine & local beer served during lunch & dinner in the dining hall

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Laundry for 8 pieces of clothing during the cruise

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Taxes GST, subject to revision.
  • Airfare to/from Destination
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Shipboard Gratuities
  • All Incidentals
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