- Excel India Tours - Staff of Excel India Tours will meet you at the spots mutually agreed, like Kochi Airport, Kochi Harbor, and select hotels mentioned here. ( Also mutually agreed other hotels.)
- Fort Kochi Beach - From the meeting point at Port./ Hotel / at mutually agreed point the tour goes to Fort Kochi beach.
- Vasco da Gama Square - From Fort Kochi Beach the tour goes to Vasco da Gama Square where we will be able to see the lone Bastion Building built during the Dutch period in Koch ( 1660 - 1799 C.E.).
- Chinese Fishing Nets - From Vasco da Gama Square the tour goes to the area where the Chinese Fishing nets are operating in the Fort Kochi beach.
- Church of Saint Francis - From Chinese Fishing Nets the tour goes to Church of St. Francis wherein is the first tomb of Vasco da Gama is preserved.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - From Church of St. Francis the tour will go to Santa Cruz basilica which is one of the heritage edifices of Kochi
- Mattancherry Palace - From Santa Cruz Basilica the tour will go to Mattancherry Palace Museum which is also known as Dutch Palace Museum.
- Jew Town - From Mattancherry Palace Museum the tour will go to Jewish Town.
- Paradesi Synagogue - From Jewish Town the tour will go to The Paradeshi synagogue.
- Tour escort/host
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
This expedition incorporates various forms of transportation used by the locals of Kochi, offering a unique glimpse into the city’s heritage, specifically in Fort Kochi.
A combination tour that lasts 4 to 5 hours, utilizing a private car or van, public transportation, Tuk Tuks, and a leisurely stroll down the iconic streets of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. The itinerary also includes trips to the charming coastal fishing villages surrounding Kochi.
The group will be taken to heritage sites in a private vehicle before exploring Fort Kochi and Jewish Town in Tuk Tuks. Short walks will be made between points of interest, and some distances will be covered on public buses, allowing participants to truly experience the local lifestyle.
The tour itinerary includes visits to Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church (home to the first tomb of Vasco de Gama), the Paradeshi Jewish Synagogue of Cochin, Jewish Town, and the Dutch Palace. The tour provides a deep dive into the local culture and way of life, under the guidance of a local guide who will accompany the group throughout the journey.
- Dress code is formal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.