Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Your private tour will follow the footsteps of St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. You will visit the Basilica of San Thome as well as St Thomas Mount where he was killed. This has been a well known Christian pilgrimage site for centuries. After the tour, lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
Highlights
• San Thome Basilica
• Ancient image of Our Blessed Mother
• Cave at Little Mount to see prints of St Thomas
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Your private tour will follow the footsteps of St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. You will visit the Basilica of San Thome as well as St Thomas Mount where he was killed. This has been a well known Christian pilgrimage site for centuries. After the tour, lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
Highlights
• San Thome Basilica
• Ancient image of Our Blessed Mother
• Cave at Little Mount to see prints of St Thomas
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
You will be picked up in a private vehicle from your hotel in Chennai at 08:00 A.M. and proceed for your private day tour following the footsteps of Saint Thomas with an English Speaking Guide.
According to legend, St Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, introduced Christianity to India and preached here between AD 52 and AD 72, when he was martyred on St Thomas Mount.
In the 10th century AD, Christians from Persia founded the Christian village of Santhome. They built a Church and tomb over the burial site of St.Thomas. You can also see an ancient image of Our Blessed Mother.
After visiting the church and museum, you will go to St Thomas Mount. The cave at Little Mount is where St.Thomas in AD 68 did penance. Following the tour, you will be driven to a local restaurant for an included Buffet Lunch (Beverage Excluded). At the conclusion of your lunch around 02:30 pm, you will be driven back to your hotel in Chennai.
Duration: 6 hours
