DURATION 7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS
TYPE OF TRIPRoad TRIP
START CITY Chennai
END CITYCochin

Church Tour of South India

South India boasts some of the most stunning churches in India. Mostly built during the colonial era these Christian places of worship are not only divine but has architectural grandeur unlike other. In our 7N/8D Church Tour in South India, we will take you to some extremely sacred and architecturally spectacular churches. Ensuring that each church is given full time to be explored and that the essence of spirituality is not missed. Our tour begins with Chennai, where one of the oldest churches in India, Santhome Cathedral is situated. Praying at the feet of Saint Thomas, who is believed to have been buried here, we shall pay homage to other important churches in Chennai like St. Mary's and St. George Cathedral. While in South India, one cannot miss out on Velankanni Church that is known to have magical healing powers. A grand white church in Gothic Style, Velankanni is situated a short distance from Thanjavur. In order to get the most of this tour, we shall include the Temple City of Madurai, from where we will head out for Kerala's capital city Trivandrum. The city is the home to thre holy churches, namely St. Joseph's Cathedral, CSI Christ Church and Vettucaud Church. We shall also bow our heads in the churches of Kottayam like Syrian Christian community and Valia Palli, Cheria Palli and St. Mary's Church. Our journey will conclude with the blessings of St.Francis at Cochin, where we shall also take a leisure city tour.

Itinerary

Arrive Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer in to a hotel.
Chennai - Thanjavur

After the breakfast at the hotel, we shall proceed for full day city tour of Chennai, which includes visit to the famous churches St. Mary's Church, St. George Cathedral, Santhome Cathedral etc. Later, we shall drive to Thanjavur. On arrival, check-in to a hotel for overnight stay.
Thanjavur - Velankanni - Thanjavur

Today we shall visit the famous Velankanni Church, which is also known as The Church of Our Lady of Health. Later, drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Thanjavur - Madurai

After the breakfast today, we shall drive to Madurai. On arrival at Madurai check-in to a hotel. Later, we shall go for a city tour of Madurai. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Madurai - Trivandrum

In the morning today, we shall drive to Trivandrum. On arrival at Trivandrum, we shall check-in to a hotel. Later, we will visit St. Joseph's Cathedral, CSI Christ Church and Vettucaud Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Trivandrum - Kottayam

Post breakfast, we wil drive to Kottayam today. On arrival at Kottayam, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, we shall visit Syrian Christian community and churches like Valia Palli, Cheria Palli and St. Mary's Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Kottayam - Cochin

Today, we will drive to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin, check-in at the hotel. After city tour of Cochin , we will visit St. Francis Church. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Cochin Departure

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will drop you to the airport to board a flight to your onward destination.