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Classic South India Tour with Extension Option Kovalam

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai International Airport (MAA), Great Southern Trunk Rd, Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu 600074, India (We will arrange your pick up either from Chennai International Airport or your Pre booked accommodation.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lotus Apartment Hotel - Venkatraman Street),
  3. Day 2

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lotus Apartment Hotel - Venkatraman Street)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing of Chennai visiting Marina Beach
    • Guided tour of Fort St. George
    • Visit St. Mary's Church inside the fort
    • Explore Fort Museum with 10 galleries
    • Visit Santhome Cathedral
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit Kapaleshwar Temple in Mylapore
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Fort St. George
    St. Mary's Church
    Fort Museum
    Santhome Cathedral
    National Art Gallery
    Kapaleshwar Temple
  4. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Mamallaa Heritage),

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kailasanatha Temple
    • Visit Ekambaranatha Temple
    Landmarks
    Kailasanatha Temple
    Ekambaranatha Temple
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  5. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Annamalai International),

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Beach Temples (five rathas)
    • Visit Varaha Cave
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Draupadi Ratha
    Dharmaraja Ratha
    Varaha Cave
    Arjuna's Penance
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  6. Day 5

    Pondicherry

    Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Annamalai International)

    Included Activities

    • Full day excursion visiting Auroville City
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Promenade Beach
    • Visit Pondicherry Museum
    • Visit Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Promenade Beach
    Pondicherry Museum
    Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
  7. Day 6

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gnanam),

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    • Guided tour of Tanjore
    • Visit Brihadeeshwara Temple
    • Visit Tanjore Palace and Art Gallery
    Landmarks
    Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    Brihadeeshwara Temple
    Tanjore Palace
  8. Day 7

    Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai

    Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Germanus)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Trichy Rock Fort
    Landmarks
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
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  9. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar

    Madurai - Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Silver Crest Periyar),

    Included Activities

    • Visit Madurai Meenakshi Temple (Meenakshi Amman Temple)
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
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  10. Day 9

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Silver Crest)

    Included Activities

    • Periyar Wildlife Reserve exploration
    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Spice Plantation tour

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting in Periyar (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Reserve
    Periyar Lake
  11. Day 10

    Periyar - Alleppey

    Periyar - Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in Houseboat), Lunch (Lunch in Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner in Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Deluxe houseboats Alleppey)

    Included Activities

    • Board deluxe houseboat

    Optional Activities

    • Mangrove boat ride (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  12. Day 11

    Alleppey - Cochin

    Alleppey - Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin),

    Included Activities

    • Explore Fort Kochi
    • Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit spice market
    • Visit Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala)
    • Kathakali Dance show in Cochin

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class in Cochin (available at extra cost)
    • Kalaripattu in Cochin (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Cochin Spice Market
    Chinese Fishing Nets
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  13. Day 12

    Cochin

    Cochin
    End point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala 683111, India (We will arrange your drop at Cochin International Airport Cochin or your own arrange accommodation in Cochin.)

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  • Julian
    Julian4.0•July 2026
    Overall amazing, some awesome sights including the Kathakali dance in Periyar. This is a do not miss! The various...
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    Reply from: World Travel Experiences
    Dear Sir, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the incredible sights, especially the Kathakali performance, temples, and your houseboat stay. Your kind words about Mr. Umesh and our team's support mean a great deal to us. We also sincerely appreciate your valuable suggestions regarding hotel locations and upgrades, which we will certainly share with our team for future improvements. Thank you once again for choosing World Travel Experiences. We hope to welcome you back to India for another memorable journey! Warm regards, WTX | Team CRM
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    美鳳4.0•March 2026
    Thank you for the careful arrangement of the team. Our driver RENJITH A J has good driving skills. This young man is...
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    Reply from: World Travel Experiences
    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly delighted to know that you had a pleasant journey and that Renjith’s driving skills, attentiveness, and warm nature made your experience even more comfortable. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we will certainly share your lovely feedback with him. It was a pleasure assisting you during your trip, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another wonderful journey. Regards TEAM CRM | WTX
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  • Ute5.0•March 2025
    We enjoyed our Tour very much, the Hotels had been very nice, all over all those with a pool. „Dhanu“ our driver...
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    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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  • Amit5.0•October 2024
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    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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  • Mike5.0•July 2024
    The agency went over and above to create a tailor-made wildlife trip (and culture) to Karnataka. Agency and driver...
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    Dear Mr. Mike, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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      Kovalam is located at the most Southern part of India and famous for it's beaches. There are two main beaches at Kovalam, separated by a high cliff. It is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, & recuperation & regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurvedic. Overnight stay in Kovalam at Sagara Beach Resort.

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