Ancient Port Town Tour
1 day
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About this activity
Visit synagogues, museums, excavation sites and old churches along the backwaters of Kerala to explore, what used to be, a busy spice trading port town called Muziris centuries ago. The trip begins with a visit to Paravur Synagogue, an old Jewish prayer house turned into a museum, that reveals a lot about how the Jewish arrived in India and settled in Kerala. Set sail in a water taxi and head towards another museum dedicated to a 19th century politician and social reformer named Sahodaran Ayyappan. Take a break for lunch before visiting Manjumatha Portuguese Church and witness the art of making traditional wooden boats along the way. Visit Kottappuram Fort and end the trip with a visit to the Paliam Palace Museum and traditional Kerala homes called Nalukettu.
Places of interest: Paravur Jewish Synagogue, Sahodaran Ayyappan Museum, Manjumatha Portuguese Church, Kottappuram Fort, Paliam Palace Museum.
Note:
• A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
• You will receive a separate redemption voucher/code.
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Places of interest: Paravur Jewish Synagogue, Sahodaran Ayyappan Museum, Manjumatha Portuguese Church, Kottappuram Fort, Paliam Palace Museum.
Note:
• A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
• You will receive a separate redemption voucher/code.
Included
- Lunch
- 1 mineral water bottle per group
- Refreshments
Not included
- Pickup and drop
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
- You will receive a separate redemption voucher/code.
- The water taxi can accommodate a maximum number of 6 people.
- Visit to Manjumatha Portuguese Church may require appropriate attire, that covers knees and shoulders.
- Flash photography and video cameras are not permitted inside the museums.
- Cary-on bags and luggage are not allowed inside the museums. Guests will have to check them in at the entrance.
- Photography is not permitted inside synagogues.
- Meeting point: Paravur Synagogue at 9:30 A.M.
- The boat is equipped with a first-aid kit, life jackets and fire extinguishers.
- Smoking and consumption of alcohol are not permitted onboard.
- There is a parking facility near the meeting point
- Please find your way to the redemption counter at the park and present the redemption voucher/code provided. At the counter you will then receive physical tickets that will give you access to the park.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Original
50%
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