Chennai to Cochin Temple, Beach & Backwater Overland Tour

Durata	Destinazione	Partenza
14 giorni e 13 notti	India (Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Alleppey, Kochi)	India (Chennai)

Descrizione

The 14 days private tour include Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Thanjore, Trichy, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Alleppey & Cochin in its itinerary. Discover the colonial influence of British, French & Dutch in its respective colony. Visit the Hindu shrines and admire the unique grand structure done beautifully. Each shrine in South India, irrespective of its location displays fine artwork not only in the interiors but also outside on the Gopurams (spire). Enjoy boat cruise in Backwater and relax on the beach at Kovalam.

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Categoria
3 star hotels (Viaggio privato) Pernottamento e prima colazione en
La quota include  Assistance on arrival at airport.  13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  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. La quota non include  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 (Viaggio privato) Pernottamento e prima colazione en
La quota include  Assistance on arrival at airport.  13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  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. La quota non include  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 (Viaggio privato) Pernottamento e prima colazione en
La quota include  Assistance on arrival at airport.  13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  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. La quota non include  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.

Programma

Day 1:

Arrive Chennai
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later 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 - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:

Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Later visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:

Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:

Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Later visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:

Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Later visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:

Madurai - Rameshwaram (170kms)
Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel. Later visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple & Walk on Adams Bridge.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:

Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320kms)
Drive to Kanyakumari check in at hotel. Rest time to relax on the beach and watch sunset.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:

Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80kms)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Vattakottai Fort. Later drive to Kovalam check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:

Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through Shankumugham Beach & Vizhinjam lighthouse.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 11:

Kovalam
Day free for personal activities and relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 12:

Kovalam - Alleppey (160kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.

Day 13:

Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance. Overnight at hotel.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 14:

Cochin - Departure
Departure transfer to airport. Meal plan: Breakfast.

La quota include

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 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.

La quota non include

 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

Giorno	Pernottamento	Informazioni addizionali
1	UnratedChennai	Chennai - Chennai Airport or your hotel in the city
2	UnratedMahabalipuram
3	UnratedPondicherry
4	UnratedThanjavur
5	UnratedTrichy
6	UnratedMadurai
7	UnratedRameshwaram
8	UnratedKanyakumari
9	UnratedKovalam
10	UnratedKovalam
11	UnratedKovalam
12	UnratedAlleppey
13	UnratedKochi
14		Kochi

Sistemazioni previste in ciascuna località

Luogo	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Chennai	Raj Park/ MGM East Woods o similare	The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan o similare	ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace o similare
Mahabalipuram	INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort o similare	Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort o similare	Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove o similare
Pondicherry	Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International o similare	Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa o similare	Palais De Mahe/ La Villa o similare
Thanjavur	Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers o similare	Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort o similare	Svatma o similare
Trichy	Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia o similare	Sangam Hotels o similare
Madurai	Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similare	GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similare	Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similare
Rameshwaram	Daiwik Hotel o similare		Hyatt Place Rameswaram o similare
Kanyakumari	Sea Shore/ Hotel Seaface o similare		Anantya Resorts/ Annai Resorts and Spa o similare
Kovalam	Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort o similare	Esturay Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel o similare	Raviz Kovalam/ Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove o similare
Alleppey	Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) o similare	Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) o similare	Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) o similare
Kochi	The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza o similare	Casino Hotel/ Le Maritime o similare	Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien o similare