Private Cochin Tour with Backwater Houseboat cruise and Kathakali dance show
1 day
Private
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About this activity
At around 7-30 am, our friendly chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel/Airport/Railway Station and drive you towards Kumarakom. On arrival board into the Backwater houseboat cruise. Here you can enjoy the serenity and the allure the nature like an enchanting backwater, chirping of birds, and lush greenery along with lunch at houseboat.
After lunch and check out from the houseboat, our experienced guide will accompany you and take you for a Cochin day tour. This one day Cochin tour initiates with visiting the Jewish Synagogue this 15th-century synagogue houses rare antiques of that era.
Afterward, we will take you to the St. Francis Church, renowned for its amazing architecture and enchanting ambiance. This church is marked as one of the oldest churches in India. The other influential thing about the church is this, the church is acclaimed for being the initial burial place of Vasco DA Gama, later the remains were taken by the Portuguese.
Later, we will take you to the Portuguese Museum this museum is divided into five sections name Procession, Altar, Treasure, Cathedral, and Civil Life. This museum exhibits artistic & architectural marvels, sculptures and other precious and antique objects.
Subsequently, we reach to visit the site of the Chinese Fishing Nets, this is one of the most major attractions in Cochin. These 10 meters high and 20-meter wide fishing nets are made up of teak wood, bamboo poles, and work on the technique of balance.
After a Cochin City tour now proceeds to enjoy one of the incredible dance forms of India i.e. Kathakali Dance highly praised for its striking makeup, facial expressions, and heavy colorful costumes. The performers perform the dance based on the Hindu epics and the Puranas.
After watching this Powerpack performance, we will take you to the local restaurant for a delicious Indian food. Afterward, we will drop you back to the hotel.
Note:
*Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish holidays only outside view on these days are offered.
• The Dutch Palace will be closed on every Friday.
• Indo-Portuguese Museum will be closed on every Monday and all Public holidays.
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After lunch and check out from the houseboat, our experienced guide will accompany you and take you for a Cochin day tour. This one day Cochin tour initiates with visiting the Jewish Synagogue this 15th-century synagogue houses rare antiques of that era.
Afterward, we will take you to the St. Francis Church, renowned for its amazing architecture and enchanting ambiance. This church is marked as one of the oldest churches in India. The other influential thing about the church is this, the church is acclaimed for being the initial burial place of Vasco DA Gama, later the remains were taken by the Portuguese.
Later, we will take you to the Portuguese Museum this museum is divided into five sections name Procession, Altar, Treasure, Cathedral, and Civil Life. This museum exhibits artistic & architectural marvels, sculptures and other precious and antique objects.
Subsequently, we reach to visit the site of the Chinese Fishing Nets, this is one of the most major attractions in Cochin. These 10 meters high and 20-meter wide fishing nets are made up of teak wood, bamboo poles, and work on the technique of balance.
After a Cochin City tour now proceeds to enjoy one of the incredible dance forms of India i.e. Kathakali Dance highly praised for its striking makeup, facial expressions, and heavy colorful costumes. The performers perform the dance based on the Hindu epics and the Puranas.
After watching this Powerpack performance, we will take you to the local restaurant for a delicious Indian food. Afterward, we will drop you back to the hotel.
Note:
*Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish holidays only outside view on these days are offered.
• The Dutch Palace will be closed on every Friday.
• Indo-Portuguese Museum will be closed on every Monday and all Public holidays.
Included
- All Transfer and sightseeing by Private AC Car and minivan
- Lunch at Backwater Houseboat
- 3-4 Hours Backwater Houseboat cruise Ride in Backwater.
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide for Cochin City Tour
- Fixed menu Dinner in Local Restaurant
- Tours as per given itinerary
- Bottled water during tour
- All applicable Taxes.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis
- Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets
- Entry/Admission - Indo-Portuguese Museum
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 01 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 08 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Nightlife
75%
Cultural
70%
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