South India Temples Tour

Duración	Destino	Salida
8 días y 7 noches	India (Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Madurai)	India (Chennai)

Descripción

The private tour will begin with your arrival in Chennai a colonial port city. Explore the city and drive to visit Kanchipuram a city of thousands temples, Mahabalipuram an open air museum showcasing the art of sculpturing & Pondicherry the French colonial town. Continue to visit UNESCO WHS of the Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram & Thanjore. See one of the largest active temples in India at Trichy and drive to Madurai to visit another largest ancient temple complex and shrines that truly showcase its spiritual wealth and past glory. Fly back to Chennai and stay one night there before flying back to your onward destination.

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Categoría
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Cama y desayuno en
Incluido en el precio  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast at hotels.  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. No incluido en el precio  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Cama y desayuno en
Incluido en el precio  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast at hotels.  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. No incluido en el precio  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Cama y desayuno en
Incluido en el precio  Assistance on arrival at airport.  7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast at hotels.  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. No incluido en el precio  Any flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Programa

Day 1:
Arrive Chennai
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (240kms) (B)
Drive to Pondicherry via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city of thousands temple, and Mahabalipuram, Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. On aarrival check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 3:
Pondicherry (B)
Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass through stunning French Quarters, which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4:
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180kms) (B)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. Arrive Thanjavur check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 5:
Thanjore (B)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Rest time to explore the villages nearby. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:
Thanjore - Trichy - Madurai (190kms) (B)
Drive to Madurai via visiting Trichy Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple & Jambukeshwara temple. Arrive Madurai check in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 7:
Madurai - Chennai (Flight) (B)
Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:
Chennai - Departure (Flight) (B)
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Incluido en el precio

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 7 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast at hotels.
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

No incluido en el precio

 Any flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerario

Día	Pernoctacion	Informaciónes adicionales
1	Chennai	Chennai - Chennai Airport
2	Pondicherry
3	Pondicherry
4	Thanjavur
5	Thanjavur
6	Madurai
7	Chennai
8		Chennai (MAA), Chennai - Chennai Airport

Alojamientos proporcionados en cada lugar

Lugar	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Chennai	Raj Park/ MGM East Woods o similar	The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan o similar	ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace o similar
Pondicherry	Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International o similar	Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa o similar	Palais De Mahe/ La Villa o similar
Thanjavur	Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers o similar	Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort o similar	Sangam Hotels o similar
Madurai	Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similar	GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similar