Celebrity Constellation Kochi Shore Excursions
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Celebrity Constellation Kochi Shore Excursions

4 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Carnival Tours & Travels, 1/361 Princess Street Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India

Itinerary A : Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets

After pickup from Kochi Port transfer to Alleppey (approx 1 hour 45 minutes) to board your houseboat.On arrival check in and short motor boat transfer to the houseboat . Houseboat Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms and traditional wooden houseboats. There will be 3 staff members along with your guide who will ensure that your experience is relaxed and comfortable. Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine lunch with rice, vegetable dishes, fish, chicken and more as you gently cruise. The houseboat cruise will for approx 2.00 hours and then you will disembark and transfer to Fort Kochi by air-conditioned coach. See and learn about the Chinese fishing nets which have dominated the coastline for more than 150 years.Later transfer to Cochin Port.

Itinerary B : Backwaters by Houseboat

Pickup from Kochi Port transfer to Alleppey (approx 1.45 hrs) to board your houseboat.On arrival check in and short motor boat transfer to the houseboat . Houseboat Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms and traditional wooden houseboats. There will be 3 staff members along with your guide who will ensure that your experience is relaxed and comfortable. Enjoy Local Snacks with Tea or Coffee on board. The houseboat cruise will be for approx 2.00 hours and then you will disembark and transfer back to Cochin Port.

Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin

We will pick you from Ships Berth and transfer to Mattancherry to visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese, The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Jewish Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India.Also go for a short stroll along the Jew Street/Jew Town shops. Later transfer to Fort Kochi for a short walking tour visiting St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The church was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese friars and is now the burial place of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first ships sailed directly from Europe to India. Next we will visit Santa Cruz Basilica, one of the largest and most impressive churches in India. Stroll along the street of Fort Kochi to see Chinese fishing nets that were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use the fishing nets to earn their livelihoods. Later transfer to cochin port. (The Jewish synagogue is closed on Fridays/Saturdays and all Jewish holidays. The Dutch palace is closed on Fridays.)


Pass By: Cochin Backwater Day Tours, Kochi (Cochin) India

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Pass By: cochin shore excursions, 1/361 Kappithns Fort Kochi, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India

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Included
  • Kochi Port pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch (for Houseboat Tour only)
  • River Cruise (for Houseboat Tour only)
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Only Tea/Coffee/Snacks (For Houseboat Tour: 13:35 Departure )
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, re-boarding time
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please note that this itinerary includes visit to a church and, therefore, modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended. No casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
  • Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Original
30%
Sport
30%
Adrenaline
25%
Reviews
5.0
12
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Sarah L
5 | 2018-04-12

Amazing trip. The coach was waiting at the port for us and our brilliant guides, Crispin and Babu, kept us informed and entertained on the 2 hour journey to Allepey. Our party was split in to 2 groups of 16 for each houseboat which meant that there was plenty of room on board. The trip through the backwaters was incredible. Keralan curry buffet lunch on the boat was fantastic. The trip on the way back to the Chinese fishing nets was a bit disappointing to be honest. Looks nothing like the amazing images you see online. Very crowded, rubbish everywhere, a fish market that smells rank and a lot of hassle from hawkers who will just not take no for an answer. Didn't spoil the day though because the houseboat had been so good. Would definitely recommend it.

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Frank K
5 | 2018-04-10

It was the best excursion on our India Cruise. Very relaxing and charming.

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William S
5 | 2018-03-15

I would highly recommend this trip it is good value for the money compared to rip off prices aboard cruise liner. We were on a lovely houseboat the trip lasted about two hours , there we were treated to Indian meal made on board which was excellent. After the trip up river we were taken to a church then on to see the Chinese Nets, the guide was very good explaining everything and he did not rush the trip unfortunately I have misled his name. Coming off the cruise sehip it was easy to find the guide as he had a large blue umbrella with companys name on it. This is a trip not to be missed.

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Christopher L
5 | 2018-02-12

Wonderful trip with very entertaining guides. Thoroughly enjoyed the backwaters and were given a very tasty Lunch.

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Terence R
5 | 2018-01-02

Excellent trip. Very helpful and informative guides. Would definitely recommend

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Wendy H
5 | 2017-10-01

Excellent

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William.strachan565
5 | 2017-04-17

We were absolutely delighted with the tour. Was met off the ship as said . Was greeted with flowers by our tour guide Sanjay. It was quite a long journey to Alleppey, but Sanjay kept us informed all the way with the history of Kerala. The trip on the houseboat was so peaceful and the weather could not have been better as it was not too hot. We had a lovely lunch onboard cooked by the staff, it was delicious. On the way back to ship we had a stop at the Chinese fishing nets . We also stopped at a washing dobhi which was really interesting. There were 12 of us on this tour. I cannot praise Sanjay high enough. Would highly recommend the trip and would certainly use Viator again as from start to finish everything was great.

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