Southern Classic
Cochin – Backwaters – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
8 days
Tour Overview
Southern Classis is an 8 day tour covering Cochin, backwaters and Mahabalipuram. Cochin is one of the most popular destinations of south India. It is known for its rich heritage, culture and jovial people. An enchanting sightseeing tour of the city would give a peek-a-boo into glorious past. Portuguese Fort, Cherai beach, Cheri island, Jewish Synagogue and Varaha Venketeswara Temple are some of the attractions you would be visiting in Cochin. A ride through the backwaters would be highly enjoyable. You would also be visiting Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
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A Tours to India Travel Exclusive: Dinner & cooking lesson at a famous Keralan chef’s home.
Kathakali Dance performance in Cochin
Overnight in Houseboat
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Day 1
Arrival at Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin you get complete assistance by our representative. Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner
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Day 2
Cochin Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing in Cochin. You would be getting a guided tour to Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple. You would also be visiting Portuguese Fort and Pallipuram Church. Take a break for lunch and relax at Cherai Beach.
In the evening head to a local theatre to witness a spectacular Kathakali performance and then get driven back to the hotel.
Breakfast
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Day 3
Cochin Sightseeing
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and head out for exploring Cochin. You’d be visiting the Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church. Next stop would be Chinese Fishing nets.
In the evening take a walk through the might Kochi Fort and get driven back to the hotel.
Breakfast
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Day 4
Cochin – Backwaters Cruise
Post breakfast you are driven to Alleppey for backwaters cruise. Enjoy a splendid backwater cruise on a house boat and the make the most of your vacation. Cruise along the fresh water canals and rivulets and indulge in the impeccable hospitality. You’d be served delicious food on board. The boat would drop anchor at sunset and you can enjoy an overnight stay at the houseboat.
Breakfast
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Day 5
Backwaters Cruise – Mahabalipuram (Chennai)
Get transferred to Cochin airport for your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival meet our representative who would provide complete assistance and proceed for brief city tour of Chennai.
You’d be visiting St. Mary’s Church, followed by National Art Gallery & Museum and Saint Thomas Cathedral. In the evening check-in to the hotel.
Breakfast
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Day 6
Mahabalipuram
After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast at the resort proceed for Mahabalipuram sightseeing. Explore Mahabalipuram port – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon walk along the beach and soak in the vacation feel. Talk to locals, shop for souvenirs and taste local delicacies.
Get back to the hotel late in the evening.
Breakfast
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Day 7
Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram
After breakfast proceed for guided tour of Kanchipuram. The city is home to thousands of ancient temples. In the evening return to your resort in Mahabalipuram for an overnight stay.
Breakfast
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Day 8
Departure
Enjoy a heavenly breakfast at the hotel and proceed for Chennai airport/ railway station for journey back home or further journey.
Breakfast
- All three meals on the houseboat in Kerala
- Daily breakfast at the hotels except at houseboat where all meals are included.
- An Tours to India Travel Exclusive: Dinner & cooking lesson at a famous Keralan chef’s home.
- Kathakali Dance performance in Cochin
- Applicable monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
- All other meals as specified
- Hotel check-in is at 2 pm & check-out is at noon for almost all the hotels
- All transfers and sightseeing by your personal AC medium car.
- Availability of an Tours to India Travel Facilitator at all destinations.
- Services of an Tours to India Travel Facilitator or the best English speaking local guides at all destinations as per the itinerary.
- Tours to India Travel Facilitator for assistance on all arrivals/departures as well as hotel check-ins.
- Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and long drives.
- All currently applicable taxes.
- International and Domestic Air Ticket
- Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc.
- Meals other than those specified above.
- Travel insurance, visa etc.
- Camera fees – still & video.
Please contact us for dates and pricing.
