Trip title 03 Nights & 04 Days in COCHIN
Cochin popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, this was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese and Dutch etc. Ernakulam is the green commercial capital of Kerala. The harbour is the nucleus around which Cochin has grown to become the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi along with its mainland part. Kochi is the most modern city of Kerala where the best shopping, markets and bazaars are located. From time immemorial Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi and left their impressions in the town. The Chinese fishing nets, believed to be erected in 1350 AD, swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese Architecture, Bolghatty Palace etc.. The word Ernakulam comes from a Tamil ‘Erayanarkulam’ meaning abode of Lord Shiva.
Day |
Location |
Activity |
Standard
Accommodation |
Budget
Accommodation |
Superior
Accommodation |
1 |
Ovs / Cochin |
Arrival by Flight to Cochin. Upon arrival meet and assist and transfer to hotel for 03 nights. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight in Kochi |
Abad Atrium |
Harbour View |
Taj Malabar |
2 |
Cochin |
Breakfast. Half day sight seeing tour ,Including the Duch palace,Jewish Synagogue, where scrolls of the old Testament and copper plates inscribed in Hebrew script are preserved .St Francis Church (1510)Where ,Vasco da Gama was buried in 1524,Dutch cementery,the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance of Cochin Harbour and Willington Island .Overnight in Kochi . |
Abad Atrium |
Harbour View |
Taj Malabar |
3 |
Cochin |
Free for independent activities Or opt for optional tours. Overnight in Kochi |
Abad Atrium |
Harbour View |
Taj Malabar |
4 |
Cochin /Ovs |
Breakfast. Transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight to onward destination |
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PRICE INCLUDES
Meet & Assistance upon arrival with baggage by a GLOBES TRAVEL representative
All transfers & sightseeing’s as per itinerary in a standard, air-conditioned Ambassador car
Hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Entrance to monuments as per the itinerary
Services of a qualified, English-speaking guide for all sightseeing’s
PRICE EXCLUDES
Tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and any other item of a personal nature
Meals and services not specified,Anything not mentioned in the Price Includes section above
SUGGESTED EXCURSIONS FROM COCHIN
Day excursion to Alleppey with halday cruises on Houseboat cruise with lunch
Day excursion to Guruvayur visit popular temples and Elephant camp |
