" Heritage & Backwaters in 01 Day " Tour is Combination of Fort Cochin main Sightseeing and Aleppey Backwater Houseboat cruise with Kerala lunch on board .
Highlights:
- Visit the Fort Cochin Chinese Nets
- St Francis Church ,Santa Cruz Basilica
- Cruise the backwaters of Kerala
- Discover the lush Alleppey region of India
- Drift past paddy fields and coconut palms
- Feast on a Keralan lunch on board your boat
A gateway to Kerala, Kochi is situated on the southwestern coast of the India. The city was the first European settlement in India. Its location between blue waters of the Arabian Sea and Kerala’s emerald backwaters, and its rich medley of Indian and foreign architecture makes it a favorite tourist spot. It is also the industrial and commercial capital of South India.
Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”
Full description:
Pick-up from Cochin Port at 09.00 Am and transfer to Aleppey (approx 01.45 hrs)to board your houseboat by 10.45 Hrs . Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There will be 3 staff members along with yoru guide to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for.
Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine as you gently cruise, cruise ending approximately by 13.30 hrs and transfer to and transfer to Fort Cochin to visit the Chinese Nets ,Basilcia , St Francis Church etc and later transfer to Cochin Port to reach by 16.30 Hrs
Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”
What's Included :
- Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- German Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing in Fort Cochin
- 02.00 hours backwater cruise
- Kerala Lunch on board
- 1 bottle of drinking water per person
- All taxes
What's Not Included :
• Tips
• Liquors and wine
Good to Know :
Nov 5 2019 : Departure time : 9.45 Am . Return : 4.45 PM
Apr 6 & 9 2020 : Departure time : 8.-45 Am . Return : 4.15 PM