Essence of South with Goa (9 Days / 8 Nights)
Destinations: Trichy – Madurai – Thekkady – Cochin – Goa – Mumbai
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Itinerary
Day 1: Trichy/Madurai
After arrival at Trichy, meet our representative who would greet you and arrange a city tour for you at Trichy. Also visit Rockfort and Srirangam Temple the popular tourist attractions. Later in the day move to Madurai. Spend overnight at a hotel.
Day 2: Madurai
Start the day by paying a visit to Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, biggest attraction in Madurai. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy overnight stay at hotel in Madurai.
Day 3: Madurai/Thekkady
Early morning start for Thekkady, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon explore the wildlife reserve at Periyar enjoying a boat ride. Spend overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Cochin
Have breakfast at the hotel, then head straight to Cochin. After arrival check-in a hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Thekkady/Cochin
Enjoy a guided tour to the city of Cochin that takes you to various tourist attractions like the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, spice market, Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town and St. Francis’ Church. Take delight in watching brilliant dance performance of the Kathakali dancers in Cochin. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Cochin/Goa
After breakfast, get deported to the airport and catch a flight to Goa. After arrival, meet our representative who will assist you to check in at a hotel. Enjoy overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Goa
Start your day going on an excursion sightseeing tour to Old Goa. Also visit major tourist attractions like Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Basilica of Bom Jesus dedicated to Infant Jesus, church of the Lady of Rosary Church and the Church of Se Cathedral. Halt for night at the hotel.
Day 8: Goa
Leisurely spend two days exploring the gothic churches, golden beaches and casinos of Goa.
Day 9: Goa/Mumbai Departure
On this last day of tour take a fight to Mumbai for your onwards destination.