I attend a wedding in Tiruchirappalli and travel to Chennai on the 7th of december in the evening (6 pm in Chennai) and I´ll leave from Chennai on the 10th of December early (3 am). Would it be possible to attend to the trip maybe the other way around? Check-in at the Hotel on the 7th, travel around on the 8th and visit Chennai with your help on the 9th?

Day 1: Thursday, December 7, 2023 - Trichy to Pondicherry (210 kms) Anytime pick up from your location in Trichy. Drive to Pondicherry (approximately 210 kms). Check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax. Overnight stay in Pondicherry. Day 2: Friday, December 8, 2023 - Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram to Chennai (160 kms) Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing in Pondicherry: Promenade Beach Auroville Sri Aurobindo Ashram Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus French War Memorial Aayi Mandapam Drive to Mahabalipuram (approximately 100 kms, 2 hours). Explore Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butter Ball Five Rathas Mahabalipuram Beach Check-in at the hotel in Chennai. Overnight stay in Chennai. Day 3: Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Chennai Sightseeing and Departure Morning excursion to Kanchipuram Temples (approximately 70 kms one way). Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Kamakshi Amman Temple Varadharaja Perumal Temple Return to Chennai. City tour of Chennai, visiting landmarks such as: Kapaleeshwarar Temple Government Museum Fort St. George San Thome Basilica Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for your departure.

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Operator: Agora Voyages OPC Pvt Ltd
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
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Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Start point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 09:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel 4* (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )
Included Activities
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit Marundheeswarar Temple
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Sightseeing tour of Chennai with English speaking local guide
Landmarks
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Marundheeswarar Temple
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church
Day 2
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel 4* (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Kanchipuram
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Full-day excursion to Mahabalipuram
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Rathas
- Visit Krishna Butter Ball
- Sightseeing tour with English speaking local guide
Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple
Shore Temple
Pancha Rathas
Krishna Butter Ball
Day 3
Chennai
Chennai
End point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport, 09:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Marundheeswarar Temple
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church

Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple
Shore Temple
Pancha Rathas
Krishna Butter Ball

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ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park
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SALLY
April 26th, 2026
Excellent tour with an excellent guide, Jitendra!
Michael
April 20th, 2026
Our journey through Mumbai and central India was an outstanding experience, blending vibrant city life with...
Our journey through Mumbai and central India was an outstanding experience, blending vibrant city life with remarkable history and culture. In Mumbai we explored highlights such as the iconic Gateway of India, the sweeping waterfront of Marine Drive, and the magnificent Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. A visit to Dhobi Ghat offered a fascinating glimpse into daily life, while the cruise to the ancient Elephanta Caves was a real highlight. Travelling onward through Nashik, Aurangabad, Burhanpur, Maheshwar and Indore, each stop revealed something unique—from wine tasting in Nashik and the sacred Trimbakeshwar Temple to the spectacular UNESCO sites of the Ellora Caves and Ajanta Caves. Historic forts such as Daulatabad Fort and Asirgarh Fort, along with the beautiful Maheshwar Fort and the atmospheric ruins of Mandu, made the journey incredibly rewarding. The trip finished with a visit to the sacred Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, providing a memorable conclusion to a beautifully organised and unforgettable itinerary.Show more
RENATA
April 15th, 2026
Very good organization, driver and all the guides

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Asked on November 10th, 2023
I attend a wedding in Tiruchirappalli and travel to Chennai on the 7th of december in the evening (6 pm in Chennai) and I´ll leave from Chennai on the 10th of December early (3 am). Would it be possible to attend to the trip maybe the other way around? Check-in at the Hotel on the 7th, travel around on the 8th and visit Chennai with your help on the 9th?
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- Agora Voyages OPC Pvt LtdOperator•Written November 2023
  Day 1: Thursday, December 7, 2023 - Trichy to Pondicherry (210 kms)
  Anytime pick up from your location in Trichy.
  Drive to Pondicherry (approximately 210 kms).
  Check-in at the hotel.
  Rest and relax.
  Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
  
  Day 2: Friday, December 8, 2023 - Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram to Chennai (160 kms)
  Breakfast at the hotel.
  Morning sightseeing in Pondicherry:
  Promenade Beach
  Auroville
  Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  Immaculate Conception Cathedral
  Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  French War Memorial
  Aayi Mandapam
  Drive to Mahabalipuram (approximately 100 kms, 2 hours).
  Explore Mahabalipuram:
  Shore Temple
  Arjuna's Penance
  Krishna's Butter Ball
  Five Rathas
  Mahabalipuram Beach
  Check-in at the hotel in Chennai.
  Overnight stay in Chennai.
  
  Day 3: Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Chennai Sightseeing and Departure
  Morning excursion to Kanchipuram Temples (approximately 70 kms one way).
  Kailasanathar Temple
  Ekambareswarar Temple
  Kamakshi Amman Temple
  Varadharaja Perumal Temple
  Return to Chennai.
  City tour of Chennai, visiting landmarks such as:
  Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  Government Museum
  Fort St. George
  San Thome Basilica
  Dinner at a local restaurant.
  Transfer to the airport for your departure.
- J
  Jen
  Traveler•Written November 2023
  if it is okay, that I can leave Trichy on the 7th not earlier than early evening?
- Agora Voyages OPC Pvt LtdOperator•Written November 2023
  Price for Solo traveler private tour
  
  With 3-star hotel accommodation: INR 67,422 | EUR 766
  Pondicherry x 1 night: Shenbaga Hotel/Anandha Inn Convention Centre
  Chennai x 1 night: ZONE By The Park/Raj Park
  
  With 4-star hotel accommodation: INR 71,719 | EUR 815
  Pondicherry x 1 night: Le Pondy/Accord Puducherry
  Chennai x 1 night: Accord Metropolitan/The Residency Towers
  
  With a mix of 4 & 5-star hotel accommodation: INR 82,656 | EUR 939
  Pondicherry x 1 night: La Villa/Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay
  Chennai x 1 night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/Hilton Chennai
  
  With 5-star luxury hotel accommodation: INR 113,125 | EUR 1,286
  Pondicherry x 1 night: Palais De Mahe
  Chennai x 1 night: ITC Grand Chola/The Leela Palace
  
  Price includes:
  - 2 nights accommodation in selected price category hotels or similar, depending on availability.
  - Private AC Car for transfer and sightseeing as per the program.
  - Guided sightseeing as per the itinerary with flexibility to add and skip any sightseeing point based on your interest.
  - Monuments entrances.
  - Bottled water in the car.
  - All taxes.
  
  Price Does Not Include:
  - Room for late checkout (Standard checkout time 11 am).
  - Camera charges at monuments, if any.
  - Meals other than those mentioned in the inclusions.
  - Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  - Gratuities and optional activities.
  - Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

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