-: South India Vacation :-
Duration of Trip -:: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Key Places Covered -::- Chennai - Thanjavur - Velankanni - Madurai - Trivandrum - Kottayam - Alleppey - Cochin - Kozhikode - Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrival at Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai Vacations International representative will greet and receive and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day you will be free to relax and explore the city. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai - Tanjore
After breakfast you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of the Chennai city. Visit attractions like the archaeological section and bronze gallery of the Museum, Dravidian style Lord Shiva's Kapaleeshwar Temple, East India Company's St. George Forte, Santhome Cathedral, Parthasarthy Temple, Guindy National Park and Snake Park. In time you will be transferred to Railway Station to board overnight train for Tanjore.
Day 03 : Tanjore - Velankanni - Tanjore
Arrive this morning at Tanjore and check-in at your hotel booked. Enjoy sightseeing of Tanjore and excursion tour to Velankanni. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Tanjore.
Day 04 : Tanjore - Madurai
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Madurai visiting en route Trichy City. Arrive in Madurai and check-in at your hotel. Freshen up and relax. Visit the world famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple and explore the city. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05 : Madurai - Trivandrum
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the morning drive to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Upon arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06 : Trivandrum - Kottayam
Have your breakfast. Drive to Kottayam to board the houseboat. Dinner and overnight will be onboard the houseboat.
Day 07 : Alleppey - Cochin
In morning, arrive at Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Arrive in Cochin at check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08 : Cochin
After breakfast, go on sightseeing of Kochi visiting various churches, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, etc. In the evening you will enjoy a performance of Indian classical dance, Kathakali. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09 : Cochin - Kozhikode
Have your breakfast. In the morning you will be driven to Kozhikode. Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel. Rest of the day you will be free to relax and explore the city. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 10 : Kozhikode
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Relish half-day sightseeing tour of the city including its various Churches. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel at Kozhikode.
Day 11 : Kozhikode - Mumbai
Vacations International representative will transfer you to airport for flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai you will be transferred to hotel by our representative. In afternoon enjoy half-day sightseeing tour of the city including Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales, Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens and Marine Drive. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel at Kozhikode. 
Day 12 : Mumbai - Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy some sightseeing and finish you last minute shopping. In time you will be transferred to Mumbai International Airport for flight back to home.
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