Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Railway Station, where our representative will receive you and assist with a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in, take some time to freshen up and relax before beginning your exploration of Cochin (Kochi)—Kerala’s historic port city and the cultural gateway for many curated Kerala tour packages.
Your guided sightseeing begins in Fort Kochi, a charming heritage quarter shaped by centuries of Portuguese, Dutch and British influence. Walk through colonial streets as you visit the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), famed for its beautifully preserved Kerala murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and royal traditions of the Cochin dynasty. Continue to Jew Town, once a thriving centre of spice trade, and visit the historic Paradesi Jewish Synagogue, one of the oldest functioning synagogues in the Commonwealth.
Next, stop at St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India and an important landmark in Kochi’s colonial past. Conclude the sightseeing at the iconic Chinese fishing nets, a centuries-old fishing technique unique to this coastline and a symbol of Kochi’s maritime heritage.
In the evening, attend a traditional Kathakali dance performance, where elaborate costumes, expressive eye movements, facial makeup and live percussion narrate mythological stories—an essential cultural experience in most Kerala heritage tours.
Return to your hotel for rest.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
