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Azamara :2 Day Combo Tour
Kerala Backwater Cruise  
& Glimpse of Cochin   - Group Tour

Houseboat Cruise , Village life , Canals, Kerala Lunch on Board ,Chinese Nets ,Jew town etc

Azamara Special 2- Day Combo Tour
Alleppey Day Backwater Cruise by Houseboat & Glimpse of Cochin 
Type : Group Tour  with English Guide 
Type :Small Group Tour
Duration : 2 Days

Date : April 24 & 25 2017

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Our Special Rate : 90 USD Per Person for 2-day tour

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Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, on Day 1 tour from Port of Cochin, and discover the famous inland waterways of Kerala on board a traditional houseboat. See traditional villages and backwater boats, and more.Day 2 : Visit the Fort Cochin Chinese nets ,St francis Church ,Jew town etc 






Highlights:

  • 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

Full description:

Day 1 : 

Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat and Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Cochin

Pick-up from Cochin Port at 08.45-09.00 Am and transfer to Aleppey (approx 01.45 )to board your houseboat at 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 the guide to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for.

Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cuisine which includes Rice ,Vegetable dishes ,Fish ,Chicken ,Salad ,Pappad and a sweet which is  freshly prepared on Houseboat  .Check out from Houseboat by 13.45 hrs and for the transfer back at port to reach by  15.15-15.30 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.”

Day 2 : 

Glimpse of Kochi is a perfect shore excursion when your cruise dock in Kochi. We will pick you up at Kochi Port and start this relaxing 4-hour tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with a English-speaking Guide. Walk along its street and explore all the main attractions from the Chinese fishing nets to the Jewish Synagogue.
Highlights:

  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Santa Cruz basilica ,St Francis church
  • Jew town ,Jewish synagogue and Dutch Palace


We will pick you up Cochin Port Ships Berth by 09.00am and transfer to Fort Kochi i visiting Chinese fishing nets that were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods.

Continue your stroll down to St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The church was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese friars and is now the burial place of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first ships that sailed directly from Europe to India. 

Next we will visit Santa Cruz Basilica, one the largest and most impressive churches in India. The church has two soaring spires and a bright, white-washed exterior. Inside, you will find walls decorated with frescoes, murals, and large paintings depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. 

Visit the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India. Admire the ornate brass pulpit, the Belgian glass chandelier, and hand-painted Chinese porcelain floor tiles.

The tour will be concluded by wandering around Jew Town and Jewish Synagogue, a central location for the spice trade and inhale the aroma of ginger, cardamom, turmeric, and cloves. If your schedule allows, you can also do some shopping for spices, handicrafts, and antiques and reach back port by 13.00 -13.30 hrs

What's Included :

• Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth/Pier)
• Transfers by air-conditioned coach
•03.00 hour backwater cruise 
• Local Guide
• Lunch on board (only on Day 1)
• 1 bottle of drinking water per person
• All taxes

What's Not Included :

• Tips
•Lunch (Day 2), Liquors and wine

Rates

Cost  Per Person :90 USD for 2- day tour

Good to Know :

• For the pick-up, drivers/guides  will be holding a company sign board near the ships berth /pier for ease of identification
• Payment can be made after the tours in USD or any equivalent leading currency 

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