The Best of India with a Ganges River Cruise

Discover Muslim,
Hindu, and Christian sites
in this multi-cultural land,
including India’s oldest
mosque, the great
Rajbari Temple complex of
Kalna, and Kolkata’s
oldest Anglican church.
In Agra, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, a testament to eternal love.
NEW FOR 2015!
The Best of India with a
Ganges River Cruise
Delhi • Jaipur • Ranthambore • Agra • Kolkata • 7-night Ganges River Cruise
India’s history goes back millennia — appropriate for a country that is larger than life with amazing cultural
diversity. India is spiritual and colorful, noisy and serene, mystical and majestic … and mesmerizing at every turn.
This comprehensive journey is your opportunity to marvel at bustling Delhi, fortified Jaipur, Ranthambore’s tigerfilled national park, and Agra’s unparalleled Taj Mahal. Then, board the brand-new all-suite RV Ganges Voyager for
a fascinating seven-night cruise on the Ganges River, exclusively chartered for Vantage travelers. Hindus believe
it is the most sacred and holiest water in the world, and simply touching the water is thought to cleanse away all
sins. Glimpse local life along this blessed river with excursions to towns, temples, and local villages. Throughout
your journey, you have numerous opportunities to interact with the local people and get to know their way of life. Watch our video & Learn more at: www.vantagetravel.com/ing15
Your All-Suite Ship —
RV Ganges Voyager
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Vantage’s 28-suite RV Ganges Voyager, premiering
in 2015, takes you down the holy Ganges River to
places rarely seen by Westerners. Accommodations are reminiscent of India’s British colonial era,
but with modern conveniences and luxuries.
For complete details, visit our website.
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Delhi
Jaipur
Flight
Cruise
Motorcoach
Arrival
/Departure
Agra
Ranthambore
National Park
INDIA
Destination
Kathmandu
Varanasi
Murshidabad
Khushbagh
Baranagar
Matiara
Kalna Mayapur
Bandel
Kolkata
Chandannagar
Excursion
Optional
Extension
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Journey Highlights
•Vantage 7-night exclusively chartered cruise on the
Ganges River
•Safari at Ranthambore National Park with an
opportunity to see tigers
•A special itinerary that includes the Taj Mahal and
Jaipur, “the pink city”
•A home-hosted dinner and lunch at a Maharaja’s
palace in Jaipur
•Visits to remote villages and temples along the Ganges
•©The Vantage Travel Lifestyle — Enjoy features such
as a heritage walk in Old Jaipur, an elephant ride at
the Amber Fort, and a game drive in Ranthambore
National Park
YOUR Itinerary
day location
Highlights
➤Pre-trip extension to Delhi, India, & Kathmandu, Nepal
Your Price Includes
•Purchase your airfare from Vantage and airport
transfers, fuel surcharges, and government taxes and
fees are included
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Depart home / Overnight
Fly overnight to Delhi, India
flight to Delhi, India
Taj Mahal Delhi Hotel HHHHH
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Delhi
Panoramic tour of New Delhi;
Taj Mahal Delhi Hotel HHHHH Visit to Qutab Minar complex
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Delhi
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Tour of Old Delhi; Rickshaw ride
through the streets of Chandni
Chowk
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Delhi / Jaipur
ITC Rajputana HHHHH
Home-hosted dinner
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Jaipur
ITC Rajputana HHHHH
Photo stop at the Palace of
Winds; Visit to the Amber Fort
with an elephant ride; Visit to
Maharaja’s City Palace with lunch
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Jaipur / Ranthambore
Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
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Wildlife lecture at Ranthambore
National Park
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Ranthambore
Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge
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Game safari with opportunity to
view tigers; Visit to a women’s
cooperative
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Ranthambore / Agra
ITC Mughal HHHH+
Local train ride to Agra; Tour of
Agra Fort
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Agra
ITC Mughal HHHH+
Morning tour of the Taj Mahal
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Agra / Delhi / Kolkata /
Embark RV Ganges Voyager
Culture performance on board
•All transfers & baggage handling overseas (where
permitted) beginning with your first hotel night
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Ganges River Cruise
Panoramic Kolkata tour; Visit to
Victoria Memorial Museum; Boat
excursion to Bandel & the Hooghly
Imambara pilgrimage center;
Stops in villages; Buggy ride; Music
performance; Onboard lectures
•Vantage 5% Travel Reward, received upon your
return, to use toward your next Vantage Memorable
Journey®
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Kolkata / Disembark ship /
Delhi / Return home
Disembark; Visit to the Mother
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•34 sightseeing tours & Cultural Connections
— a value of $2,380 per couple!
•Accommodations: 10 nights in Deluxe, Moderate
Deluxe, and Superior First-Class hotels, and 7 nights
aboard the Deluxe all-suite RV Ganges Voyager • T
he services of a Cruise Director and City Host
from the region, plus shipboard commentary,
experienced local guides, and private motorcoach for
excursions
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ew! FREE Vantage Deluxe Concierge Service on
board ship to assist with all your personal requests
•43 meals: 17 breakfasts, 14 lunches, and 12 dinners,
including a Welcome Dinner and a Farewell Reception
and Dinner aboard the ship. Plus, domestic beer, soft
drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages during your cruise.
Liquors, wine, and imported beer are available at an
additional cost.
•1 internal flight, travel by private air-conditioned
motorcoach and train, and a Ganges River cruise
• 4 unesco World Heritage Sites
➤Post-trip extension to Varanasi, India
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H ighlights preview
Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This trip includes 34 sightseeing
tours plus Cultural Connections
— a value of $2,380 per couple. Here are just a few
examples of the discoveries that await you.
For complete details, visit
www.vantagetravel.com/ing15
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is far more than its name implies. Within this 94-acre
walled city, red sandstone was carved into intricate patterns.
Earth-tone courtyards front marble mosques and lush private
residences that belonged to emperors. The first sultan of Delhi
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Delhi
Taj Mahal
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Delhi is a thrilling whirlwind of ancient and modern. New
In the 17th century, Shah Jahan constructed this gleaming
Delhi, the nation’s capital, boasts an endless parade of gracemarble mausoleum, long a symbol of India, in memory of his
ful government buildings and, most notably, the sprawling,
third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took thousands of craftsmen 22
domed Presidential Palace. Old Delhi’s 60,000 monuments and
years to build. It stands today as the most elegant example of
treasures make it one of the richest historic quarters anywhere.
Mughal architecture.
Here, you’ll see Raj Ghat, the memorial to Gandhi; and Jama
Masjid, India’s largest mosque. You’ll also explore the Chandni
Chowk district by rickshaw.
7-Night Ganges River Cruise aboard
Jaipur
The “pink city” of Jaipur got its hue in 1876 when residents
painted the town to welcome the Prince of Wales. The city’s
most remarkable structure is the Palace of the Winds; its latticed
façade allowed women to look out from the palace’s confines
without being seen by passersby.
Ranthambore
Ranthambore was once part of India’s vast jungles. Today,
these national parklands are home to leopards, wild boars,
and 270 species of birds. But the Bengal tiger is the real find
here. Your guides will keep their eyes open for them during
two thrilling game drives
All-Suite Ship
Cruise aboard the brand-new RV Ganges Voyager to experience
the rich history and diverse culture of the lower Ganges River.
This amazing voyage begins in Kolkata and takes you to
destinations rarely visited by Westerners, exposing you to a
peaceful, yet energetic, and very spiritual part of India.
And there’s more...
Panoramic tours of New and Old Delhi and Kolkata • Visits to
four UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Local interaction during
a Heritage Walk in Jaipur, a rickshaw ride, and visits to a local
bazaar, a women’s cooperative, and local villages • Onboard
Lecture Series on Ranthambore wildlife, India’s British Colonial
era, and the Ganges’ impact on society • And more!
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Extend Your River Voyage: More Travel, More Value!
Learn more about these extensions online: www.vantagetravel.com/ing15
Add 5 Days Pre-Trip to Delhi & Kathmandu, India
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— just $180 a day!
Begin your travels with a journey to historic Kathmandu, Nepal’s
capital city. On this four-night pre-trip extension, a panoramic
tour shows you the city’s highlights, including Durbar Square;
Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess; and Swayambhunath
Stupa. Then, visit Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the
world, and tour Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monks circle around Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu.
Your Price Includes:
•4 nights’ accommodations: 1 night at the Radisson Plaza Blu Delhi
and 3 nights at the Deluxe Hyatt Regency Kathmandu (or similar)
•7 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
•City tour of Kathmandu, including a visit to Boudhanath, one of
the world’s largest stupas
•Visit Patan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the arts and crafts
center of Nepal
•All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted)
•Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
Add 4 Days Post-Trip to Varanasi, India
— just $175 a day!
After your cruisetour, fly to Varanasi, the sacred Hindu city on
the banks of the Ganges — an experience no visitor to India
should miss. Varanasi is the city of the Hindu god Shiva and one
of India’s holiest cities. Pilgrims flock here to wash away their
sins in the Ganges. A highlight of your visit here is witnessing an
evening aarti ceremony, an offering to the gods, on the banks of
the river.
Explore Varanasi, a holy city on the banks of the Ganges River.
Your Price Includes:
•3 nights at the Superior First-Class Gateway Ganges (or similar)
in Varanasi
•6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners
•4 sightseeing tours and Cultural Connections, including an aarti
ceremony on the Ganges River
•All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted)
•The services of a City Host and experienced local guides Family & Friends 1 800 322-6677 / Diplomat Club 1 800 322-6677 / Affinity Group Travel 1 800 994-6321
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