Kochi ( India) Shore Excursions Pick & Drop @ Ship

Hello! “Cruise ” Passengers to Kochi India..Skip the expensive shore excursions ! Book a Thrifty Group Tour !

You will be met by our staff by the side of the ship holding the pager board with your name. 

Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and traveling sustainable.

The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry free Shore Excursion. We ensure your timely return after the tour.

Tours.

1. Glimpses of Kochi.

Fort Kochi and Jewish Town to visit Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church, Synagogue. Ditch Palace and Shopping plus your wish.

2.. Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin, 

This tour gives you a morning drive to the backwater region of Kerala. After the backwaters drive back to Fort Kochi and Jewish Town for Chinese Fishing Nets and Dutch Place.

Staff of Excel India Tours will meet you at the ship. You can see him holding the pager board with the lead traveler of your group. The staff will escort you to waiting Van /Car / Coach

Tour # 1. Glimpses of Kochi Tour.

The group travels to Fort Kochi (30 minutes)

At Fort Kochi, the group will be transferred to the waiting Tuk Tuks (two people in one)

Ride in Tuk Tuk to Church of St. Francis. Visit the church and pay homage to Vasco de Gama who had his first burial in this church before taking him to Portugal. (30 minutes)

Then do a soft walk (5 minutes) to Chinese Fishing nets. Watch the operation of these. Interact with the fisher men and try your hand in operating the nets. (20 minutes)

Return to waiting Tuk Tuks and ride in it to Jewish Town.

Walk around Jewish town along the ancient streets of the Jewish community studded with the fascinating Jewish houses once occupied by the European Jews before they leaving for Israel after the state Israel formed. (30 minutes)

At the end of the Jewish town visit the Paradeshi Synagogue belonged to the European Jews who still use this synagogue on Sabbath. (Three resident Jews and visiting Jews from other countries form minion.)

You can wander around the area for hunting gifts in the shops. (30 minutes)

Walk to Dutch Palace (10 minutes)

the seat of administration of the Koch Royalty now a museum for most beautiful mural on the wall.

Dutch Palace (30 minutes)

Return to ship in the waiting Van /Car / Coach

Tour # 2. Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin,

This tour is designed to introduce Kerala and its attractive backwaters to travelers.

In the morning the tour start with an overland drive from the Kochi harbor to Alleppey / Kumarakom Backwaters. ( 1 hour 45 minutes )

Tour reaches the Jetty of the houseboat.

Board a pre arranged houseboat and start the backwater cruise (3 hours.)

The houseboats are previous spices boats of Kerala innovated into houseboats for tourists with bedrooms kitchen and a spacious lobby. The kitchen of the houseboat under an enthusiastic Chef will cook for you our traditional food to your taste.

The cruising along the backwaters and palm fringed rice paddies and tiny villages will be an experience you will never have anywhere else.

After the cruise the tour will return to Kochi (drive is 1 hour 45 minutes.)

An orientation drive to Fort Kochi to Chinese Fishing Nets and Jewish Town for photo stops. (30 minutes)

Returns to the pier. (30 minutes.)

The Glimpses of Kochi tour goes to the Fort Kochi beach to witness the operation of Chinese Fishing Nets.

Glimpses of Kochi tour after Chinese Nets walks to Church of St. Francis and inside visits the first tomb of Vasco de Gama.

Glimpse of Kochi tour proceed to walk around the Fort Kochi heritage area to explore the ancient European settlement.

Glimpses of Kochi tour walks to Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica which is one of the heritages edifices of India.

Glimpses of Kochi tour goes to Jew Town to explore the ancient Jewish settlement in India.

Glimpses of Kochi tour visits in Jewish Town the ancient Synagogue.

Glimpses of Kochi tour visits this palace of the Kochi royalty( now a museum ) aka Dutch Palace.

Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin tour goes to Kumarakom, the famous international backwater tourist destination.

Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin, will drive to Kumarakom and cruise in the backwaters for 3hours.

Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin, will return to Fort Kochi heritage area for exploration for 1 hour

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required.

• Backwater Excursion from Port
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  Duration: 8 hours
  Pickup included
• Tuk Tuk Tour from Kochi Port
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  Tuk Tuk Private Sedan/SUV/Van
  Pickup included
• Kochi city Tour from Port.
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  Duration: 5 hours
  Pickup included

• Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan
• Local guide
• Pick-up and drop off at the pier.

• Soft drinks ( available to purchase.)
• Gratuities ( Optional )

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• Dress code is smart casual
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship’s, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• A maximum of 10 people per booking

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Excel India Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.