Tour Details

Rhapsody of the Seas Land Excursion

Cochin – Mangalore – Goa

Small group excursion and Private tours

10th , 11th & 12th May 2015
Small group excursion with private Guide

Cochin – 9 AM to 1600 Hrs
Mangalore – 9 AM to 1500 Hrs
Goa – 8 AM to 1400 Hrs

Backwater cruise : Full Day + Cochin city orientation tour
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Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat.

Following a pick-up from Cochin Port at 09:00, transfer to Aleppey to board your houseboat at 10:30. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There will be 3 staff members to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for.

Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cusine as you gently cruise, ending at approximately 14:30 for the transfer back to Cochin Port by about 16:00 hrs

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was “The Venice of the East.”

All Houseboat tours are exclusive and private tours

What’s Included :

Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
3-hour backwater cruise
. Lunch on board
. Private guide for whole day
. Mineral water on the van
.fort cochin orientation tour

Rate shall be $ 75 pp

Goa private Tour

This is a tour of Panjim (the current capital of Goa), combined with a visit to ˜Velha Goaâ or Old Goa (the previous capital). The tour covers some of the popular tourist must-sees in Goa, including a heritage walk in the interesting Latin quarter of Panjim. It also includes a visit to a vibrant and colorful traditional bazaar to experience the bustle of daily life in Goa.

What the tour covers: The tour includes the following

A drive to the top of a hill for a panoramic view of Goa. Here, our guides will show you the layout of the land, highlighting the rivers, islands, transport systems, and providing an overview of life in Goa.

A visit to the churches of Old Goa, the Rome of the East, which was the administrative seat of the Portuguese. We will visit Se Cathedral (the seat of the Archbishop of Goa), and the Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the body of Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary who was canonised in 1622.

A brief walk through the heritage district of Fontainhas – this is a residential area, the Latin quarter of Panjim where the traditional colourful houses of the Catholic and Hindu community are still preserved. Here you will see the original fountain after which the area was named.
Bazaar walk through the bustling Panjim fish and vegetable market – this is a large colourful market where you can see all sorts of interesting things on offer, including household wares, spices, fish, meat, vegetables and many other goods. Its a great way to see daily life in Goa!

A visit to a Hindu temple to see the local architectural styles and prayer rituals
If you are interested, you can also visit the Museum of Christian Art in Goa or the State Museum, go shopping for handicrafts, at the end of the tour we will have a spice plantation visit and will have lunch at plantation

Rate shall be $85 pp

Mangalore Land Excursion

Itinerery

1. Pick up from the cruise terminal

2. Cashew factory visit

3. Kadri and Gogarnatha temple visit

4. Visit Central market

5. St. Aloysius Chapel visit

6. Orientation tour of Mangalore city

7. Drop you at the cruise terminal according to your schedule.

Lunch stop at ocean pearl hotel ( 5star hotel , if you require lunch)
Rate shall be $75 pp