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SOUTH INDIA 12 DAYS

Day 1

Depart

Take your departure flight. Your meals will be served on board.

Day 2

Cochin

Upon arrival at Cochin, transfer to the hotel. Later we will visit St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica, Edapally George’s Syro-Malabar Forane Church & National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom (Vallarpadam). Dinner and overnight in Cochin.

Day 3

Cochin

Morning proceed to visit St.Thomas Shrine in Malayattoor which is one of the oldest Catholic churches in India. Evening free to relax. Dinner and overnight in Cochin.

Day 4

Cochin – Kumarakom

Morning after breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Enroute stopping at Alleppey to enjoy a houseboat day cruise with authentic lunch. Later continue your drive to Kumarakom, upon arrival, check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 5

Kumarakom – Full day visit of Churches and Shrines

Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day excursion. visit St. Joseph’s Church in Mannanam and St. Alphonsa shrine church & Pilgrim Center in Bharananganam. Later proceed to visit Syrian Christian community and churches like Valia Palli, Cheria Palli and St. Mary’s Church. Return to Kumarakom for overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Kumarakom – Madurai (260 kms/7 hrs)

Morning after breakfast you will be driven to Madurai. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Madurai.

Day 7

Madurai

Breakfast at hotel. Later, city tour of Madurai visiting churches and St. Santhome Cathedral Church. Dinner and overnight in Madurai.

Day 8

Madurai – Kumbakonam (219 Kms/04 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. Later drive for Kumbakonam. On arrival check in at hotel. Later in the day visit Darasuram Temple. Dinner and overnight in Kumbakonam.

Day 9

Full day excursion to Velankanni Church

After the breakfast, we shall drive to Velankanni. Visit famous Velankanni Church, which is also known as The Church of Our Lady of Health. Return to Kumbakonam for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10

Kombakonam – Pondicherry

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit Church of the sacred Heart of Jesus, Aurbindo ashram & French colony. Dinner and overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 11

Pondicherry – Chennai

After breakfast, drive to Chennai. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later visit St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica in Mylapore and other famous churches of St. Mary’s Church, St. George Cathedral, Santhome Cathedral etc. Dinner and overnight in Chennai.

Day 12

Chennai Airport

After breakfast, departure. You’ll be assisted for your check-in formalities.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES

5 stars hotels
– 2 nights hotel Cochin
– 2 nights hotel Kumarakom
– 2 nights hotel Madurai
– 2 nights hotel Kumbakonam
– 1 night hotel Pondicherry
– 1 night hotel Chennai

 

  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Breakfast and Dinner daily
  • Water/Tea/Coffee at restaurants
  • Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
  • 24 hrs Assistance of professional English speaking Tour Manager, from arrival to departure
  • Professional English speaking local guides
  • Sightseeing and admission fees as per itinerary
  • Daily Mass & Spiritual activities
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at hotels

NOT INCLUDES

  • Any personal expenses
  • Tips for guides, driver, porters, waiters, etc. ($ 50 cash will be collected by Tour Manager on arrival)

Travel Protection

We strongly suggest purchasing an optional travel insurance plan which can provide a number of benefits including coverage for Trip Cancellation / Interruption and Medical Emergencies.( AXA, Travelex, Allianz, etc ). Be sure to check with your health insurance provider as many US medical coverage plans may not cover you outside of the country.

Only land services $ 2280,00
Including airfare from major US cities $ 3880,00

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