Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai to Pondicherry
A driver picks you up from your Chennai hotel or airport for the drive south toward Pondicherry, a scenic route covering about 235 kilometers. You'll stop in Kanchipuram to see the famous silk sarees and browse the ancient temples there. From there, you head to Mahabalipuram to visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with real historical significance. Once you've taken in the temple and surrounding area, the drive continues to Pondicherry where you check into your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up from Chennai airport or hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel (Palais De Mahe/ La Villa )
Included Activities
- Explore cultural sites in Kanchipuram
- Visit Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Shore Temple - Day 2
Pondicherry
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll spend the day getting to know Pondicherry's personality. First up is Auroville, an experimental township from 1968 that was created around the idea of universal harmony. Later, you'll walk through the French Quarters, where you can see colonial villas, French schools, Raj Nivas, and Government Square mixed in with Tamil architectural styles and various churches scattered throughout. By evening, you'll head to the beach to unwind before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel (Palais De Mahe/ La Villa )
Included Activities
- Visit Auroville experimental township
- Explore French Quarters of Pondicherry
- Visit colonial villas, French schools, Raj Nivas, Government Square, and churches
Landmarks Auroville 
- Day 3
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
After eating breakfast, you'll leave Pondicherry and travel toward Thanjavur, approximately 185 kilometers away. The route passes through Chidambaram, where you'll stop at the Nataraja Temple to see the Chidambara Rahasya. Later, you visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram, both known for intricate stone carvings and historical importance. You'll arrive in Thanjavur by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangam Hotels ), Hotel (GReaT Trails Riverview Resort ), Hotel (Svatma )
Included Activities
- Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
- Explore Gangaikonda Cholapuram (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore Darasuram (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Darasuram 
- Day 4
Thanjavur to Trichy
Your morning starts with breakfast before heading to the Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of India's largest temples. After that, you'll check out the Vijayanagar Fort, Thanjavur Palace, and the Thanjavur Art Gallery, which has bronze and stone sculptures on display. Then it's a drive to Trichy, about 60 kilometers away, where you'll see the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the Rock Fort, and the Jambukeswarar Temple before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Fox Hotel/ Hotel Blossoms ), Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott )
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Vijayanagar Fort
- Visit Thanjavur Palace
- Visit Thanjavur Art Gallery
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
- Visit Rock Fort in Trichy
- Visit Jambukeswarar Temple in Trichy
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Vijayanagar Fort Thanjavur Palace Thanjavur Art Gallery Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Jambukeswarar Temple 
- Day 5
Trichy to Chennai
After breakfast, you'll leave Trichy and head back to Chennai on the final leg of your tour, covering approximately 330 kilometers. Your driver drops you off at your Chennai hotel or airport, bringing this cultural tour to an end.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off to chennai airport or hotel.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
