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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 8-hour long day return tour will give you a wonderful experience and everlasting memories of a life time. The bountiful natural beauty of Kerala backwaters is dished out to you in platter of just 8 hours. It encompasses history, culture, tradition, heritage, and of course the lush green nature of Kerala the God’s own Country.
Later coming back to Kochi the tour visit Kochi.
In Fort Kochi at the beach you are taken to Chinese Fishing Nets.
Chinese fishing nets dotted along the shoreline that are still used in the Kerala.. Move on to St Francis Church, which was built by General Alfonso de Albuquerque in 1500. He arrived from Portugal with half a dozen ships to build the first European church in India
You’ll head to Jewish town and to Asia’s best preserved synagogue, which is paved with hand-painted blue-and-white porcelain tiles, before perusing the shops in Jew Town
The final stop is at Mattancherry at the Dutch Palace. It’s home to Hindu murals that cover entire walls
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Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from your hotel if the hotel you stay in is not mentioned here.
The cruise passengers after disembarking from the ship will be required to go to the immigration office which is 5 minutes from the ship. After completing the the immigration process the travellers will be allowed to come out. We will be at the exit door waiting for you with the pager board of your name.
Traveler pickup
Kochi (India) Port
Kochi Airport, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Aroor, Aroor, Kerala, India It is a one of the major towns on the way from Kochi to Alappuzha. The area is cluster of Sea Food Freezing and Processing Plants and business houses food packers and exporters. Apart from large scale production units the place is also of fish farms
St Augustine Church Aroor, Aroor, Kerala, India St. Augustine's Church is a fabulous Roman Catholic Church recently reconstructed is an example for the religious fervor of the Christians especially Roman Catholics in Kerala.
Chandiroor, Kerala 688535, India The next small town from Aroor is Chandiroor. This town where there are a few fish markets, coir yarn cottage industrial units and backwaters. the High way is studded with elegant residential buildings and small and some what shops selling daily need s of the people.
Kuthiathodu, Kodamthuruth, Kerala, India Another small town on the way towards Alappuzha is famous for backwaters and fish farms ( Pokkali Farms, where alternated rice and fish is farmed.)
Thuravoor Mahakshethram, Alappuzha, Kerala, India Thuravoor is famous for the great temple of Lord Siva. A typical temple with Kerala Temple architecture with a huge temple tank. This is a live temple and will see many devotees and pilgrims come to worship through out the day.
Alappuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala, India From your hotel/kochi port cruise terminal the tour will drive to Alappuzha the backwater village for a houseboat cruise. 120 minutes
Cherthala, Cherthala, Kerala, India This is a major town in Kerala between Kochi and Alappuzha. The place is famous for large scale factories manufacturing coir products- products made from coconut fiber like yarn mats carpets and ropes.) On the way to Alappuzha from Kochi we will be able to see these factories on the national highway side.
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India Visit The oldest European church built in India. 20 minutes
Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha, Kerala, India At Alappuzha backwaters on arrival the passengers will board a pre booked houseboat for a day cruise foe 3 hours. 180 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Paul_P
19 Jun 2023
Excellent tour from start to finish. We were picked up at our hotel by our guide, who also happened to be the owner of the tour company, and driven to Alappuzha. When we arrived at the boat we found we were fortunate to have it all to ourselves as there were no other guests. We had a relaxing few hours touring the canals and lake with some useful information from the guide a crew. After the cruise it was off for lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Kochi for a look around some of the historical sites there.
This tour in
India
is organized by
Excel India Tours
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