Day: 01 | Arrive Mumbai Our representative welcomes you at Mumbai International Airport and escorts you to the hotel for overnight stay. |
Day: 02 | Mumbai After breakfast, get ready for a full day exciting tour through the vivacious Mumbai city. Visit the city’s most important historic landmark, Gateway of India,an imposing stone archway built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. Stop to marvel at the majestic Elephanta Caves hewn from huge rocks and perched atop a hill. These 7th century caves are home to the divine Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and are thronged by tourists for their remarkable intricate architecture. Mid-noon visit to our own Bollywood, the Film City where you can witness a movie being shot right before your eyes! Spend the evening at Juhu Beach crowded with visitors or take a stroll down the winding stretch of Marine Drive. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
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Day: 03 | Mumbai – Goa Morning drive to Airport to board flight to Goa. Proceed to the hotel upon arrival. After refreshments and rest, leave for a guided ‘beach city’ tour. Discover the joy of playing around at the awe-inspiring Candolim and Calangute beaches flanked by azure waters and shimmering sands or the glorious heritage of Portugal era in the old Aguada and Chapora forts. Merry at the traditional Goan Carnival in the evening. Carnivals, complete with song, dance and exotic seafood, are an indispensable part in the life of Goans. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
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Day: 04 | Goa Leave for post-breakfast full day guided tour to explore North and South Goa. Visit Panjim (now Panaji), former capital of Old Goa and now the modern capital city thriving with life. A brief halt at Vasco da Gama, a strategic shipping center, before proceeding to Margao, Goa’s second largest town. Shop for traditional spices and cashews at the local bazaar. Evening visit to the Fishing Village, a rustic ambience complete with exemplary craftsmanship by local artisans, traditional music and dance by locals and seafood bar-be-cue. Return to hotel for overnight stay. |
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Day: 05 | Goa – Cochin Leave the city of beaches and proceed to the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ - Cochin. Our representative welcomes you and escorts you to the hotel upon arrival. Leave for post-lunch city tour. Visit the 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue, the oldest among all Commonwealth countries. Proceed to the tranquil ambience at St. Francis Church, the spectacular Dutch Palace and the huge yet elegant Chinese Fishing Nets. Experience the beauty of Kerala from a dazzling ‘Moonlight Boat Cruise’ in the evening on the unruffled expansive backwaters. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day: 06 | Cochin Day free to enjoy the scenic beauty of ‘nature’s paradise’ Kerala. Tour through the lively Kerala Village on ‘vallams’ (wooden boats) and witness the picture- perfect city flanked by lush palm trees, calm backwaters and tranquil environs.Lunch served on board. Get the feel of traditional rural life far away from the commercial city. Watch locals fish at the fish farms and see the huge Chinese Nets, the hallmark of Kerala. Take a sneak peek at a variety of beautiful birds like Kingfishers, Cormorants, Woodpeckers and Kites on the way. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. |
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Day: 07 | Cochin – Mumbai After breakfast, get ready to take back sweet memories as you proceed to the Airport to board connecting flight to Mumbai. A short stay at hotel upon arrival to help you freshen up. Day free to freak out in the bustling city or do some last- minute shopping for souvenirs to take back home. Leave after dinner for the International Airport to board onward flight home. |