Kochi Shore Excursions: Explore Fort Kochi, Jewish Town and Kerala Backwaters
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Kochi (Cochin)
Discover the best of Kochi on a thrifty group tour! Explore Fort Kochi, Jewish Town, and the serene Kerala Backwaters. Book now for an enriching and sustainable travel experience!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Excel India Tours - Staff of Excel India Tours will meet you at the ship. You can see him holding the pager board with the lead traveler of your group. The staff will escort you to waiting Van /Car / Coach

Tour # 1. Glimpses of Kochi Tour.

The group travels to Fort Kochi (30 minutes)

At Fort Kochi, the group will be transferred to the waiting Tuk Tuks (two people in one)

Ride in Tuk Tuk to Church of St. Francis. Visit the church and pay homage to Vasco de Gama who had his first burial in this church before taking him to Portugal. (30 minutes)

Then do a soft walk (5 minutes) to Chinese Fishing nets. Watch the operation of these. Interact with the fisher men and try your hand in operating the nets. (20 minutes)

Return to waiting Tuk Tuks and ride in it to Jewish Town.

Walk around Jewish town along the ancient streets of the Jewish community studded with the fascinating Jewish houses once occupied by the European Jews before they leaving for Israel after the state Israel formed. (30 minutes)

At the end of the Jewish town visit the Paradeshi Synagogue belonged to the European Jews who still use this synagogue on Sabbath. (Three resident Jews and visiting Jews from other countries form minion.)

You can wander around the area for hunting gifts in the shops. (30 minutes)

Walk to Dutch Palace (10 minutes)

the seat of administration of the Koch Royalty now a museum for most beautiful mural on the wall.

Dutch Palace (30 minutes)

Return to ship in the waiting Van /Car / Coach

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
  • Expert local guide
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at the pier
What's Not Included
  • Soft drinks ( available to purchase.)
  • Gratuities ( Optional )
Additional Information

Hello! ‘Cruise ‘ Passengers to Kochi India..Skip the expensive shore excursions ! Book a Thrifty Group Tour !

You will be met by our staff by the side of the ship holding the pager board with your name.

Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and traveling sustainable.

The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry free Shore Excursion. We ensure your timely return after the tour.

Tours.

  1. Glimpses of Kochi.

Fort Kochi and Jewish Town to visit Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church, Synagogue. Ditch Palace and Shopping plus your wish.

2.. Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin,

This tour gives you a morning drive to the backwater region of Kerala. After the backwaters drive back to Fort Kochi and Jewish Town for Chinese Fishing Nets and Dutch Place.

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required.
Location
Excel India Tours
No. 30/354, Nettoor, Nettoor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Daniel_n
Nov 20, 2023
Backwater Trip... - Our guide Rajan Joseph was very informative and friendly. He joined us on the house boat telling us about the people and landscape. Our driver Shifaz Akbar, was a very skillful driver that got us to and from the backwater region. He was also informative. Great trip...
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