Antara River Cruises to Discover Jewish India
Antara River Cruises invite to discover India with them and Tiyul Jewish Journeys. Experience an ancient civilisation, a treasure trove of culture and history, a stronghold of multiple faiths, a vibrant sensory surprise, and home to warm, welcoming people.
December 3-14, 2025
Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Mumbai • Pune
Optional post-trip extension December 14 to 17 to Cochin
This unique journey encompasses many of India’s best sights and destinations, while highlighting the country’s layered Jewish connect. Enjoy the cuisine, architecture, culture, history, and what might surprise some, the small but significant Jewish presence from ancient times to our own day.
While Indian Jewry has never experienced anti-Semitism and has blended with its host society, it has nevertheless preserved its faith and heritage to a remarkable extent. Our tour gives beautiful examples of this syncretism.
Explore the medieval and colonial architecture and delicious cuisine of Delhi, and the small but interesting Jewish community that made it their home.
Discover the Taj Mahal’s intricate craftsmanship, Jaipur’s majestic palaces, and the lively artisan streets filled with traditional crafts.
Next, explore Mumbai’s vibrant mix of Indo-Saracenic architecture, synagogues, and Bene Jewish heritage.
In Pune, discover David Sassoon’s grave and the intriguing history of Bene Israel pensioners and Baghdadi Jews who settled there.
For those who have taken the Cochin extension, visit ancient synagogues and Jewish communities, highlighting India’s rich tradition of religious harmony and coexistence.
(Antara River Cruises to Discover Jewish India)
