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07 Apr
4 New Delhi, India
The imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious,
tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel by assistant, rest of the day at leisure
Breakfast: Lunch: Overnight at Jaypee Siddharth or equivalent
08 Apr
Dinner: Local
New Delhi ~ Agra
Agra is the historical city stands 200 km south of New Delhi, on the banks of river
Yamuna. Over three centuries ago, it was a powerful Mughal capital and the most important city of northern India. It
was at this time that Agra's many timeless architectural wonders were born: the wonderful Taj Mahal, the awesome
Agra Fort, and the sprawling Sikandara - a whole city in itself.
After breakfast, board your motorcoach for the approximately 5 hours (204km) drive to Arga, upon arrival, check in to
hotel; After lunch proceed for sightseeing tour of Argra, first visit Taj Mahal: The most photographed monument in the
world, the Taj stands in its splendor of white marble, an imposing citadel on the banks of river Yamuna. Built in 17th
century by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is an ode to
the emperor's eternal love for his wife. It took over 20,000 skilled workers from across the country, working day and
night, for 22 years for this architectural wonder to be created. Tour continues to Agra Fort: Built in red sand stone, it
is the one of the famous sights of Agra other than Taj Mahal. The semi circular fort was started by Akbar in 1565, and
completed in 1574.
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Local
Dinner: Local
Overnight at Jaypee Palace or equivalent
Entrance included: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
09 Apr
Agra ~ New Delhi, India
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi; upon arrival, check in to hotel then have lunch at
local restaurant.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Delhi, visit Qutab Minar - is a soaring, 73 m-high
tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of
Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. Bahai Temple and Museum - this temple is built in
the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built
around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens. Drive past Old Delhi Red Fort,
the Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of
the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders,
now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city. Jama Masjid - this great mosque of Old Delhi is the
largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Shopping opportunity before heading back to
hotel, dinner serve at local restaurant
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Local
Dinner: Local
Overnight at Jaypee Siddharth or equivalent
Entrance included: Qutab Minar
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10 Apr
New Delhi, India ~ Cochin, India
After breakfast proceeds for the remaining sightseeing of Delhi, visiting Lakshmi
Narayan Temple – also known as Birla Mandir, built by the Birlas, is dedicated to
the worship of Lord Lakshmi Narayan (Vishnu). City panoramic drive follow by
lunch at local restaurant, pass by India Gate: at the centre of New Delhi stands the
42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a
crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000
Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World
War I. Continue drive pass Connaught Place*, Rashtrapati Bhawan* and
parliament house* (*photo stop if time allow)
Transfer to airport for fly to Cochin in the afternoon; upon arrival, transfer to hotel by assistant, rest of the day at leisure
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Local
Overnight at Trident or equivalent
11 Apr
Dinner: Local
Cochin, India ~ Embark【Brilliance of the Seas】
Cochin is commercial town of Kerala. Ernakulam is the modern city where shopping
market, bazaar etc are located. From time immemorial, Arab, Chinese, Dutch and British
and Portuguese Seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi and left their impression on
the town. City tour of Cochin includes St. Francis Church, which is the oldest European
church on Indian soil. Visit The Jewish Synagogue which dates back to the 17th
century and has pretty patterned floor tiles that were brought in from China, enjoy a free
time to shop along the streets outside The Jewish Synagogue.
Photo opportunity at Chinese Fishig Nets, a very popular tourist attraction, their size and elegant construction is very
photogenic and the slow rhythm of their operation is quite hypnotic.
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Local
Dinner: Ship
Entrance included: the Jewish Synagogue
***Based on double occupancy***
***Payment by cheque/cash only & Non-refundable after payment. 3% service charge on credit card payment***
A minimum of 20 participants are required to operate 4N Delhi ~ Agra Indian Land tour or price adjustment for
less than 20 participants
Price Included
All arrangement as per itinerary
Cantonese or Mandarin speaking tour leader
Admission fees as indicated on itinerary
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Domestic air from Delhi to Cochin
Price Excluded
Travel Insurance
Personal expense, Baggage Handling, Beverage
Entrance Fee & Meals (Unless specified)
Gratuities to driver / local tour guide / tour leader
* Ucruising Vacations strongly recommended purchase the travel insurance; some policy would protect uncertain issue
* Price would various if fuel surcharge increases
* Exchange rate would always interference Package Selling Price, all rates would be Protected once payment in full
* The package price would various if passenger not books the cruise with Ucruising Vacations
* Suggested gratuity for tour guide, tour leader, transfer assistant and bus driver for the entire excursion is USD$50 per person
* Air schedule is base on exiting airline information; it is client’s responsibility for any schedule change supplement
* Traveler has the responsibility to determine valid documentation to enter all ports of call. It is necessary that passports have a minimum of 6 months
to expiry.
* Please note: itineraries maybe changed due to weather, traffic conditions or port delayed/ cancelled. Ucruising Vacations reserves the right to
substitute itineraries due to conditions beyond our control. Any changes to itineraries will not result in eligibility for a refund***
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07 Apr
4 Dubai, UAE
**Transfer to ship from airport is not included in the Excursion Package Price. Private Transfer is available
for sale. Kindly ask our cruise consultants for rate and information.
08, 09 & 10 Apr
At Sea
Enjoy the delicious food and luxurious facility onboard
11 Apr
Cochin, India
Leisure on you own, or book excursion with Princess Cruise Line (Addition cost)
12 Apr
New Mangalore, India
New Mangalore Port, established in 1974 and located in Panambur near Mangalore, known by the name
of New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) is the one and only one major port of Karnataka. Its construction got
completed in 12 years
City sightseeing included visit two must see temple in Mangalore; visit Kadri Manjunath Temple: The
Kadri Temple dating back to about 1068 A.D. with its nine tanks, its square temple, nestling at thefoot of
the highest hill.The Lokeshwara bronze statue of the Kadri Manjunatha Temple is tipped to be the best
bronze statue in India. On top of the hill King Kundavarma Bupendra built a mutt which came to be called 'Jogimutt'. There are some stone caves on
top of the hill which are known as the caves of the Pandavas
Mangaladevi Temple: This city is called as Mangalore just because of this temple. This temple was built by the Ballal family of Attavar in memory
of a Princess of Kerala. The temple has its roots into the ninth century. The ardent devotees even today believe that the worship of Mangaldevi
brings them prosperity and happiness.
13 Apr
Goa (Mormugao), India
Visit award winning Spice Plantation situated amidst lush green surroundings at Curti A place for
relaxation under the dense forest cover, and aroma of a variety of genuine spices coming from the trees
grown around the farm, authentic Goan Hindu meal served in traditional Goan style.
City drive of Goa, passed Goa Velha, SE cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus (photo opportunity), built in
the 16th century; this magnificent edifice is the most popular and famous of all the churches in Goa. The
mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. The casket was wrought by
Goan silversmiths in 1636 - 37. Dedicated to Infant Jesus, this church is now a World Heritage Monument.
Lunch Included: BBQ
Entrance included: Spice Plantation
14 Apr
Bombay (Mumbai), India
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is India’s most dynamic, cosmopolitan and most affluent city. It is also home to the world’s biggest cinema
industry, popularly known as ‘Bollywood’. Colorful traditional bazaars adjoin glittering modern shopping malls.
Gateway of India, a prominent landmark of Mumbai city. This majestic stone arch on the shore of Mumbai Harbour commemorates the visit of King
George V in 1911. It was made in Indo-Islamic style with honey-colored basalt. The archway is 26 meters high and joined with four turrets and
intricate lattice work carved on stones. Behind the gateway there is a beautiful statue of the Maratha leader
Shivaji, astride his horse, erected in 1960.
Hanging gardens perched above Malabar Hill. These terraced gardens provide a beautiful anoramic view of
the Arabian Sea were laid out in the early 1880s. Crawford Market – also known as Jyotiba Phule Market as
and more than just a food items wholesale market.
Dhobi Ghats – Known as the world’s largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is where Mumbai’s traditional
washer folk – or dhobis – provide a wonderful service, collecting dirty laundry, washing it and returning it
neatly pressed, all fro a very small fee
15 & 16 Apr
At Sea
Enjoy the delicious food and luxurious facility on board.
17 Apr
Muscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the
population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately 1500 km² and includes six wilayats. Known
since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as
foreign powers such as the Persians and the Portuguese Empire at various points in its history. Drive past Oman’s exclusive residential area of Shati Al
Qurum with its elegant villas and arrive at the Sulan Qaboos Grand Mosque (outside visit), which is the main Mosque in the Sultanate of Oman,
complex on a site by a main road between Muscat and Seeb early in 1995. It was completed six years later and inaugurated by His Majesty the Sultan
in May 2001. Visit the colorful Muttrah Souq, the Muttrah Souk is composed of various little shops, which sell mainly: spices, fabric and clothes, Omani
traditional items like silver coffee pots, Omani knife called Khanjers. Continue to Bait Al Zubair Museum - dedicated to showcasing important
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ethnographic artifacts reflecting the highly specialized inherited skills that define Oman’s society, both past
and present. (Photography prohibited at Bait Al Zubair Museum)
Drive along Muscat’s pretty coastal road through the charming fishing village of Sidab to the old city of
Muscat where one can admire the splendor of Al Alam Palace (photo stop), the official residence of Sultan
Qaboos. The palace is strategically positioned between the two medieval fortresses of Jalali and Mirani,
built by the Portuguese towards the end of sixteenth century.
*Entrance to Bait Al Zubair Museum Included
* Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts,
beach wear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered
* Men are also to be full covered
* Shoes must be take off for inside visit Mosque, must wear socks
18 Apr
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is one of the seven emirates and the most populous state of the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the southern
coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The chief port and commercial center of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai
is a cosmopolitan yet exotic city.
Enjoy the morning onboard or take the cruise ship shuttle bus to Dubai Mall for shopping, return to ship for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a ride in the air-conditioned 4WD* “Desert Safari” to feel the up and down of sand dune also to
experience the thrill of like a roller coaster. You can try the Sand-Skiing activities that you never tried before. Also, you will
have the chance to wear the Arab’s traditional clothing to take photos.
**Camel rides, traditional barbecue dinner, and the belly dancing shows are included in the tour.
* 4x4 wheel drives for maximum 6 people per jeep only
Dinner included: Barbecue
19 Apr
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Leisure on your own or join our Optional Excursion
Dubai City tour and Lost Chambers (addition cost: CAD$60pp)
Breakfast on the cruise, the tour leader will assist with all disembarkation process.
Pass by Sheikh’s Palace. Then, take the Abra Water Taxi cross the Dubai creek. The next stop is Spice
and Gold Souk which contains over 200 stores. Take the deluxe coach to the Lost Chambers in Atlantis
the Palm. Imagine exploring the mysterious ruins of Atlantis, lost for thousands of years deep beneath the sea.
It has over 65,000 marine animals swimming in placid waters. You can live out their own Atlantean adventure
in The Lost Chambers, maze of underwater halls and tunnels.
Outside visit and photo stop at the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Burj Al Arab Hotel designed to resemble a billowing
sail; Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 meters, dominating the Dubai skyline. Illuminated at night by
choreographed lighting representing water and fire – Burj Al Arab Hotel is simply individual, inspired and
impressive. Transfer to airport for home/next destination flight departure in evening
Entrance included: Lost Chambers
***Payment by cheque/cash only & Non-refundable after payment. 3% service charge on credit card payment***
A minimum of 30 participants are required to operate this tour or price adjustment for less than 30 participants
Price Included
All arrangement as per itinerary
Cantonese or Mandarin speaking tour leader
Admission fees as indicated on itinerary
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Price Excluded
Transfer from Airport to Pier and Pier to Airport
Personal expense, travel insurance, Visa
Entrance Fee & Meals (Unless specified)
Gratuities for driver / local tour guide / tour leader
* Ucruising Vacations strongly recommended purchase the travel insurance; some policy would protect uncertain issue
* Price would various if fuel surcharge increases
* Exchange rate would always interference Package Selling Price, all rates would be Protected once payment in full
* The package price would various if passenger not books the cruise with Ucruising Vacations
* Suggested gratuity for tour guide, tour leader, transfer assistant and bus driver for the entire excursion is USD$72 per person (except Dubai city
tour optional)
* Suggested gratuity for tour guide, tour leader, transfer assistant and bus driver for Dubai City tour and Lost Chambers is USD$10 per person
* Air schedule is base on exiting airline information; it is client’s responsibility for any schedule change supplement
* Traveler has the responsibility to determine valid documentation to enter all ports of call. It is necessary that passports have a minimum of 6 months
to expiry.
* Please note: itineraries maybe changed due to weather, traffic conditions or port delayed/ cancelled. Ucruising Vacations reserves the right to
substitute itineraries due to conditions beyond our control. Any changes to itineraries will not result in eligibility for a refund***