Santa Cruz Basilica Tours

When your Mein Schiff 5 ship docks at Kochi on December 11, 2017 or February 26, 2018, make the most of your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion. Board a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, and savor an onboard buffet lunch as you sail by palm groves, villages, and fields. Afterward, tour colonial-era Fort Kochi, seeing the Chinese nets, St. Francis Church, and more. Round-trip coach transport with port transfers included.

Maximise your time in Kochi with a special shore excursion tailor-made for Sapphire Princess cruise passengers. Available for 2018 cruise arrivals on April 4th and November 21st, choose from three different itineraries and cruise around the backwater villages of Kerala on a houseboat, tuck into a traditional Keralan lunch, visit landmarks such as Fort Cochin, or watch a thrilling martial arts show.

Kochi is a fascinating city full of history, and with this tour, you'll get to see the best of what the city has to offer in just half a day. Along with a guide and a driver, you'll visit attractions such as the Dutch Palace, Jew Street and its old Paradesi Synagogue, and the Santa Cruz Basilica. You'll also get to see some of the city's famous Chinese fishing nets in action.

Benefit from personalized attention and a fully customizable itinerary on this full-day private tour of Kochi in a tuk tuk (auto rickshaw). Ride through the streets like a local, listening to commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver/guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, the Cutch Palace, the Jain temple, and St. Francis church. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the best of Kerala on a private 7-day tour from Kochi. This partially guided tour features a half-day city tour of Kochi, a visit to a Munnar tea plantation, a choice of wilderness activities in Thekkady, and an overnight houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Aleppey (Alappuzha) for a relaxed journey through Kerala's scenic rural landscape. Includes six nights of accommodation, breakfasts, local guide in Cochin and Munnar, houseboat cruise with meals, and hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Kochi.

Experience one of southern India’s most unique cities on this private tour of Kochi, which showcases its captivating history and colorful culture. Wander through the Fort Kochi neighborhood with your guide, who will explain the city’s role in the spice trade. Settle in for a riveting performance by the local Kathakali dance troupe and witness the dramatic costumes, bright makeup and lively music of this17th-century classical dance form that originated in Kerala.

Spend five days exploring South India in the company of a guide, which allows you to learn much more than you would simply exploring on your own. With all transportation provided, this multi-stop tour is easy; highlights include the Munnar hills, a houseboat excursion in Alleppey, and the city of Cochin. Four nights of accommodations and all activities are included.

Want to experience the beauty, history and culture of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry on foot? Then this tour is for you. Travel back in time and through the streets as you follow your expert guide between the Chinese fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace that stand as icons of India's southern state. See beautiful murals that portray scenes out of Hindu scripture and learn how this incredible destination has come to be.

Kochi is a scenic port city in southern India with a rich cultural heritage. Learn about the Dutch, Portuguese, Arab, Chinese and Jewish influences that marked this vibrant maritime community. The city’s main historical sites contain little background information for visitors, making it difficult to get oriented. But this in-depth walking tour gives a fascinating and informative overview of Kerala’s prettiest seaside city.

Explore the best of Kochi in one day with this tour of the city. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Mattancherry area, where you'll experience the Dutch Palace and the Paradesi Synagogue before continuing on to Fort Kochi to spend time at the Santa Cruz Basilica, the Church of Saint Francis, and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.

See the best of Cochin with your own personal guide on this private half-day tour, with hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off. Traveling between sites by private air-conditioned vehicle, hop out to explore the lanes of Fort Kochi, viewing must-sees like St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Plus, admire the famous Chinese fishing nets and visit the old Jewish quarter of Mattancherry, with its spice market and Paradesi Synagogue. Entrance fees included.

Explore Kochi with your own private guide on a tour that includes a performance of Kathakali Dance, the classical form of Kerala. See city highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica, then attend the dance performance in the evening. Conveniently, the tour begins in the afternoon, leaving your morning free for other activities.

Kerala, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler. Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. It’s unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries In Thekkedy and Hill Station of Munnar with Tea Gardens’. You will enjoy this tour with your private vehicle and English Speaking Driver. Edit Step 2

In this 6 day tour enjoy 1 Night Stay in Cochin, 2 Nights Stay in Munnar, 1 Night Stay in Thekkady, 1 Night Stay in Alleppey.Enjoy visit of Cochin, Scenic hills of Kerala Munnar, Periyar wildlife sanctuary and Alleppey proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey for day and night.

• KATHAKALI DANCE SHOW • CRUISE DINNER  • ONE AYURVEDIC MASSAGE • DEWALOKAM VILLAGE HOME STAYActivities In The Village 1)Spice Walk2)Village Walk3)Cooking Demo4)Yoga ClassDepending on adverse weather conditions or other unavoidable inconveniences, the hosts may cancel any of the activities.THEKKADY • PERIYAR BOAT RIDE  • PERIYAR BAMBOO RAFTINGMUNNAR  • JEEP SAFARIALLEPPY • HOUSEBOAT (ALL MEALS INCLUDED)

Everything about Kerala is heaven. Book this amazing Kerala tour with 7-nights' accommodation to see the best that it has to offer. It's a very different aspect of India, where man has made a perfect ecological balance with the nature. Kerala is all about the breath-taking views of tea-plantations, well maintained national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, pristine beaches and enchanting back-waters (one of the best in the world). This tour covers a little of all the elements that make Kerala "God's Own Country". The resort in Munnar is specially chosen to give you a closer to the nature experience, located in desolation in the push green tea plantations, which will be your own fortress of solitude. From the hills of Munnar to Periyar National Park, and from the beaches of Kovalam to the serene backwaters of Alleppey, everything is a lifetime experience, a must do.

Everything about Kerala is heaven. Book this amazing Kerala tour with 7-nights' accommodation to see the best that it has to offer. It's a very different aspect of India, where man has made a perfect ecological balance with the nature. Kerala is all about the breath-taking views of tea-plantations, well maintained national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, pristine beaches and enchanting back-waters (one of the best in the world). This tour covers a little of all the elements that make Kerala "God's Own Country". The resort in Munnar is specially chosen to give you a closer to the nature experience, located in desolation in the push green tea plantations, which will be your own fortress of solitude. From the hills of Munnar to Periyar National Park, and from the beaches of Kovalam to the serene backwaters of Alleppey, everything is a lifetime experience, a must do.

Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.  Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.

Hello! "Quantum of the Seas" Passengers . Skip the Line ! Book a Private Tour!You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name..Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably.  Customized to meet your ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Sea Food and Tour of KochiKathakali and Tour of KochiCochin City Like a Native.Jewish Heritage of Cochin The tour will visit all popular tourist attractions in Kochi, Fort Kochi and Jew Town. Chinese fishing nets. St. Francis church (Vasco de Gama fame), Dutch Palace, Jewish Town and ancient synagogues at Paravoor, Chendamangalam,   A much relaxed tour includes time for Fresh sea Food in a boutique hotel / Kathakali Dance in an A/C. theater.

This 4 day trip of Kerala you can enjoy 1 Night stay in Cochin, Kumarakom and 1 Night in Alleppey Houseboat.

This 4 day trip Splendour of Backwaters provide 1 Night stay in Cochin, 1 Night stay in Kumarakom and 1 stay Night Houseboat in Alleppey. Enjoy half day guided tour at Cochin visit Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace. on 2nd day full day visit of Kumarakom. On 3rd day Alleppey proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey for day and night

In this 5 day Holidays in Kerala enjoy your 1 Night Stay in Cochin, 2 Nights Stay in Munnar, and 1 Night Stay in Alleppey Housebaot.

Enjoy the amazing variety of birds that Kerala attracts with this 9 Night Bird watching Tour. Tour includes: Stay in the vibrant port town of Cochin, Stay at a bird sanctuary, Stay in a wildlife resort, jungle treks to spot birds, Bamboo Rafting.

Enjoy 6 days Alappuzha Beach Tour, India with 1 Night Stay in Cochin, 1 Night Stay in Alleppey Houseboat and 3 Nights Stay in Kovalam. Half day guided tour in Cochin. Enjoy houseboat journey for day and night in Alleppey. Also Enjoy your Trip to Kovalam and Kanyakumari.