Why choose this Kochi tour ?
Explore Cochin on a 5-Hour day tour and see its famous landmarks. The trip starts with a hotel pick up and takes you to Cochin Fort, the first European township in India. Here, you can see Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square (named to commemorate the first European explorer to set sail for India) and learn about the life of local fishermen then and now. Go on to visit two of the largest and oldest European churches in the region: St. Francis Church (the burial place of Vasco da Gama) and Santa Cruz Basilica Church. At around 11am you will arrive at the Mattancherry Palace where you can enjoy its beautiful murals depicting scenes from popular Hindu tales. Afterwards, you head towards the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations before exploring Jew Town and the Jewish Synagogue. If time allows, relax over a local lunch and shop around for souvenirs before heading back to the Port.
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What makes Shore Excursions Glimpse of Kochi a unique experience ?
A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach.
Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.
St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala.
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India.
Historic Jew Town, the heart of the once-thriving Cochin Jewish community, is known for its old-world charm and 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Watch out for a placard of Amaze Tours
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Shore Excursions Glimpse of Kochi Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Amaze Mumbai Tour.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Standard Tour start Time is 9am but if your cruise ship arrives at 8:30am or after 8:30 the Shore excursions will start post 1 Hour of Arrival of the Cruise
For Example : if your ship arrives at 9am the Tour will start at 10am
