Goa Cochin Tour

On arrival at Goa Airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Post breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing of North Goa. Drive to Dona Paula, an idyllic spot which overlooks Goa’s magnificent harbour of Mormugão, proceed to Panjim via Miramar Beach. In the year 1843 the Portuguese Court in Lisbon issued a Royal Decree making Panjim the new capital of Goa which was a fishing village until then. The Panjim of today still exudes that old charm, with typical Portuguese architecture mirrored in the houses and villas spread along the River Mandovi. Notable among the classic structures are the Panjim Church, Palácio Patriarcal (Bishop's Palace) and Palácio Idalcão (the present Secretariat) which was built by Adil Shah in 1492. Stop at the fruit and vegetable market to experience the sights and smells of Goa. Proceed to Old Goa, which was the old capital of Goa. Visit the Basílica of Bom Jesus where the incorruptible remains of St. Francis Xavier are kept in a silver casket entombed in a Florentine style marble mausoleum.

Post breakfast transfer to airport to board for Cochin. On arrival at Cochin Airport meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Post breakfast drive to Alleppey. Afternoon board the traditional houseboat and enjoy a meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala. The Kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, bath attached, bedroom and a kitchenette and are extremely Eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - chef, assistant and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.

Post breakfast disembark the houseboat and proceed to Cochin. In the afternoon proceed for the tour through the tree lined avenues and quaint little lanes of Fort Cochin. Visit St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays), Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese Fishing nets. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Post breakfast, time free to visit the local markets. Afternoon, post lunch transfer to Airport to board the onward flight.