Basically prepared for the Christian
devotee, this tour package takes care of four of the most cherished tourist
destinations of India, namely Chennai, Mumbai, Kerala and Goa. The churches
are splendidly built and still bear the mark of different cultures, far from
India, who came and made base stations while on Business or for other
purposes. During the tour, one gets to see the famous Churches in some of
the most attracting cities such as Kochi, Chennai, Madurai, Trivandrum and
Chennai.
Day
01 : Arrive Chennai
On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai - Thanjavur (342 kms/ 8 hrs)
Morning embark on a full day tour of Chennai City and (its various
Churches). The famous church are St. Mary's Church, St. George, St. Thomas,
San Thome Cathedral etc. Evening you are transferred to the railway station
to board overnight train to Thanjavur. Overnight on board. (about 8 hrs
journey)
Day 03 : Thanjavur - Velankanni
On arrival at the railway station you are transferred to your hotel. Later
excursion to Velankanni - made in honour of Our Lady of Health the Madonna
of Velankanni. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Velankanni - Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai (267 kms/ 6 hrs) en route visiting Trichy. Rest of
the day is at leisure or you can visit near by churches. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Madurai - Trivandrum
Morning drive to Trivandrum (254 kms / 5 hrs) and check into your hotel.
Afternoon visit one of the famous churches and offer prayer. Overnight at
hotel
Day 06 : Trivandrum - Kollam - Kottayam
Morning drive to Kollam (71 kms / 2 hrs) and tour the area. Later you are
transferred to Kottayam by boat. On arrival you are transferred to your
hotel. Rest the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Kottayam - Cochin
Morning a half-day tour of Kottayam visiting Syrian Christian Community and
ancient Churches like the Valia Palli, the Cheria Palli and St. Mary's
Church. Later drive to Cochin (70 kms / 2 hrs) and check into your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : In Cochin
Morning a full day tour of Cochin city and the famous St. Franes Church.
Evening enjoy a Kathakali Dance show. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Cochin - Kozikode (Calicut) (224 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning drive to Kozhikode 224 kms / 5 hrs, and check into you hotel. Rest
of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 10 : In Kozhikode
Morning a half- day tour of Kozhikode City and its Churches. Rest of the
day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Kozhikode - Goa
Morning you are transferred to the airport to board flight to Goa.
Afternoon free to relax on the beach.
Day 12 : In Goa
Morning a halfday tour Old Goa and its churches. Basilica of born Jesus,
the body of St. Francis Xavier, the most famous and popular of all churches
in Goa. Also visit Se Cathedral, the biggest in Goa, Churches of St. Francis
of Assiss St. Cajetan Church, built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in
Rome. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : In Goa
Day free to relax on the beach.
Day 14 : Goa - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Afternoon visit Mahim
Church in central Mumbai. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Mumbai - Out
Morning city tour of Mumbai. Afternoon transfer to airport to connect
flight for onward destinations.
