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The Best of South India, French-speaking guide, Private Tour

11 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up at Chennai International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Harisson Chennai), Hotel 4* (The Residency Tower Chennai)

    Included Activities

    • Chennai city tour including National Art Gallery, Kapaleshwara Temple, and Cathedral of St. Thomas
    • Airport transfer
    Landmarks
    National Art Gallery
    Kapaleshwara Temple
    Cathedral of St. Thomas
  2. Day 2

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (MGM Beach Resort), Hotel 4* (Ideal Beach Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kanchipuram silk weaving factory
    • Ekambareshvara Temple tour
    • Vaikuntha Perumal Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Ekambareshvara Temple
    Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Shenbaga), Hotel 3* (Atithi), Hotel 4* (Residency Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Mahabalipuram city tour including bas-relief sculptures, Ratha temples, and Shore Temple
    • Sri Aurobindo Museum and Ashram visit including Samadhi
    • Rickshaw ride through French Quarter of Pondicherry
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Sri Aurobindo Museum and Ashram
    Alliance Française
  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Swamimalai

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Swamimalai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Indeco Swamimalai)

    Included Activities

    • Chidambaram Nataraja Temple complex tour
    • Gangakondacholapuram temple visit
    Landmarks
    Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    Gangakondacholapuram Temple
  5. Day 5

    Swamimalai - Tanjore - Trichy - Swamimalai

    Swamimalai - Tanjore - Trichy - Swamimalai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Indeco Swamimalai)

    Included Activities

    • Tanjore city tour including Brihadishwara Temple and Nayak Palace art gallery
    • Sri Ranganathasvami Vishnavite sanctuary tour in Trichy
    Landmarks
    Brihadishwara Temple
    Nayak Palace
    Sri Ranganathasvami Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Swamimalai - Madurai

    Swamimalai - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fortune Pandyan), Hotel 4* (GRT Regency Madurai)

    Included Activities

    • Madurai city tour including Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Goddess Sunset Ceremony with tuk-tuk ride to temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple
    Tirumalai Nayak Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai - Periyar

    Madurai - Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Green Forest), Hotel 3* (Peppervine), Hotel 4* (Elephant Court)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Periyar
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Lake Periyar
  8. Day 8

    Periyar - Kumarakom

    Periyar - Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Whispering Palm), Hotel 4* (Lakesong)

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic massage
  9. Day 9

    Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat

    Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch on board the houseboat), Dinner (Dinner on the houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through Kerala Backwaters
  10. Day 10

    Alleppey - Cochin

    Alleppey - Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board the houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium), Hotel 3* (Travancore Court), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn), Hotel 4* (Dutch Bungalow)

    Included Activities

    • Cochin city tour including Dutch Palace, Church of St. Francis, and Synagogue
    • Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration
    Landmarks
    Dutch Palace
    Church of St. Francis
    Jewish Synagogue
    Chinese Fishing Nets
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  11. Day 11

    Cochin

    Cochin
    End point
    Airport Road, 683111, Nedumbassery, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, India (Drop off at Cochin International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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