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South India Heritage Tour with Ellora Caves & Goa

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From Mumbai to Goa
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Tourists exploring the entrance of ancient rock-cut caves.
  • Ancient temple with Dravidian architecture under a clear blue sky.
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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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Start point
    Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Western Express Hwy, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India (Main Entrance - On Arrival)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai)
  3. Day 2

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai
    • Visit Gateway of India
    • Photo stop at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
    • Explore Prince of Wales Museum (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya)
    • Drive past Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
    • Scenic drive along Marine Drive
    • Visit Mani Bhavan (Mahatma Gandhi's former residence)
    • Visit Hanging Gardens
    Landmarks
    Gateway of India
    Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
    Prince of Wales Museum (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya)
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
    Marine Drive
    Mani Bhavan
    Hanging Gardens
  4. Day 3

    Mumbai to Aurangabad

    Mumbai to Aurangabad
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (7 Apple Hotel or similar - Aurangabad)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ajanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Ajanta Caves
    Bibi Ka Maqbara
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  5. Day 4

    Aurangabad

    Aurangabad
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (7 Apple Hotel or similar - Aurangabad)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Kailash Temple
    • Explore Daulatabad Fort
    Landmarks
    Ellora Caves
    Kailash Temple
    Daulatabad Fort
  6. Day 5

    Aurangabad to Chennai

    Aurangabad to Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel NK Grand Park or similar - Chennai)
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  7. Day 6

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel NK Grand Park or similar - Chennai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit San Thome Church
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Visit Kalakshetra
    • Visit Theosophical Society
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    San Thome Church
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
  8. Day 7

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Mamalla Heritage or similar - Mahabalipuram)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
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  9. Day 8

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Le Royal Park or similar - Puducherry)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
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  10. Day 9

    Pondicherry - Thanjavur

    Pondicherry - Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Grand Ashok or similar - Thanjavur)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Pondicherry
    • Visit French Quarter
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Seaside Promenade
    • Visit churches and temples
    Landmarks
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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  11. Day 10

    Thanjavur - Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    Thanjavur - Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Grand Ashok or similar - Thanjavur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Shiva temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva Temple
  12. Day 11

    Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai

    Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Astoria Hotel or similar - Madurai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    Landmarks
    Srirangam Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
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  13. Day 12

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Astoria Hotel or similar - Madurai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Koodal Azhagar Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Koodal Azhagar Temple
  14. Day 13

    Madurai to Goa

    Madurai to Goa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along nearby beaches
    • Visit popular beach shacks for local cuisine
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  15. Day 14

    Goa

    Goa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Old Goa
    • Visit Se Cathedral
    • Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus
    • Visit Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
    • Visit Church of St. Francis of Assisi
    • Visit Church of St. Cajetan
    • Cruise on the Mandovi River
    • Explore charming streets of Panaji
    Landmarks
    Se Cathedral
    Basilica of Bom Jesus
    Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
    Church of St. Francis of Assisi
    Church of St. Cajetan
    Mandovi River
    Panaji
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  16. Day 15

    Goa

    Goa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
  17. Day 16

    Goa

    Goa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
  18. Day 17

    Goa

    Goa
    End point
    Dabolim Goa International Airport (GOI), Airport Road, Vasco Da Gama, Goa 403801, India (Main Entrance - On Departure)

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  • Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai

    Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai

    Hotel 3*
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    7 Apple Hotel or similar - Aurangabad

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    Hotel NK Grand Park or similar - Chennai

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    Hotel Mamalla Heritage or similar - Mahabalipuram

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    Hotel Le Royal Park or similar - Puducherry

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    day 8
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    Hotel Grand Ashok or similar - Thanjavur

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    Days 9, 10
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    Astoria Hotel or similar - Madurai

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    Days 11, 12
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    Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa

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    Days 13, 14, 15, 16
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