Tour & Cruise
Pre-Cruise Tour Golden Triangle of India |
Thu 22 Feb- Fri 23 Feb |
London - Delhi
"Tour and Cruise" passengers fly to Delhi, arriving Thursday morning. Explore Old and New Delhi including the Red fort. |
Sat 24 Feb |
Delhi - Jaipur
Travel by train to the romantic pink city Jaipur to see the astrological observatory and City Palace. |
Sun 25 Feb |
Amber
Ascend the magnificent Rajput fort at Amber on elephant back. |
Mon 26 Feb |
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Explore the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra. |
Tue 27 Feb |
Agra - Delhi
This morning we will visit the magical Taj Mahal. Continue to Delhi, via Sikandra to see the Tomb of Akbar the Great. |
Wed 28 Feb |
Delhi - Colombo
Fly to Colombo to join Minerva. |
584 Cruise Itinerary |
Tue 27 Feb- Wed 28 Feb |
London - Colombo
"Cruise Only" passengers fly to Colombo to join Minerva. |
Thu 1 Mar |
Colombo (for Kandy)
Venture through the verdant Hill Country to Kandy, to see the Temple of the Tooth. |
Fri 2 Mar |
At Sea - Tuticorin
As Minerva sails through the Gulf of Mannar, acquaint yourself with her many facilities. |
Sat 3 Mar |
Tuticorin (for Madurai)
A full-day excursion to Madurai visits the vast and elaborately adorned Meenakshi Temple. |
Sun 4 Mar |
At Sea
Listen to our Guest Speakers' talks as Minerva rounds Cape Cormorin, India's most southerly point. |
Mon 5 Mar |
Kochi (Cochin)
Explore fort Cochin as well as the peaceful, shady backwaters of Kerala. |
Tue 6 Mar |
Mangalore
Travel inland this afternoon to see some fine examples of Jain temple architecture. |
Wed 7 Mar |
Goa
Discover the former Portuguese enclave of Goa. Explore the Old City or relax on a glorious beach. |
Thu 8 Mar- Fri 9 Mar |
Mumbai (Bombay)
Explore the hub of India's commerce and culture on a city tour and visit the eclectic Prince of Wales Museum. Also cross by boat to Elephanta Island to see the rock-cut caves. |
Sat 10 Mar |
Diu
Our maiden call at the island of Diu with its palm-fringed beaches and attractive town. |
Sun 11 Mar- Mon 12 Mar |
At Sea
Reflect on our Indian experiences with our Guest Speakers. |
Tue 13 Mar |
Muscat
We arrive in the wealthy Sultanate of Oman and tour its capital, Muscat. |
Wed 14 Mar |
Muscat - London
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London. Land by ship's boat or local tender. |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Pre-Cruise Tour Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka (6 days).
Post-Cruise Beach Muscat (3 nights). |