North and South India Tour with Kolkata

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the evening, visit:

• Fatehpur Sikri: The fort and palace built by Mughal Emperor Akbar
• Taj Mahal: One of the seven wonders of the world, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal

Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi Airport for your flight to Goa. Upon arrival at Goa Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, explore North Goa, visiting:

• Dona Paula
• Calangute Beach
• Baga Beach
• Miramar Beach
• Basilica Bom Jesus
• St. Cajetan Church
• St. Francis of Assisi
• Se Cathedral
• Church of St. Monica
• Museum of Christian Art
• Archaeological Museum

Later, visit the aristocratic mansion Solar Souto Maior, and explore Panjim's colonial architecture. Enjoy lunch in Panjim and spend the evening at Baga Beach for water sports and shopping at the Tibetan market. Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, head towards South Goa, visiting:

• Margao
• Largo de Igreja
• Ancestral Goa
• Menezes Braganza House in Chandor, home to a library of 5,000 leather-bound books

Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Goa Airport for your flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kolkata, visiting:

• Howrah Bridge
• Victoria Memorial
• St. Paul's Cathedral

Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive towards Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Begin your sightseeing tour with:

• Aurobindo Ashram
• Pondicherry Museum
• Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Nineteenth Century Lighthouse

Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). Check in to your hotel and embark on a sightseeing tour of Trichy, including:

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
• Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple
• Rock Fort Temple
• Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Vellakoil. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and visit:

• St. Francis Church: One of the oldest churches in India, built in 1503

After breakfast, drive to Madurai. Check in to your hotel and visit:

• Meenakshi Temple
• St. Mary’s Cathedral
• Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Revisit Meenakshi Temple in the evening for prayer ceremonies. Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Periyar. Enjoy the scenic drive through jungles and plantations. Check in to your hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, proceed to Periyar Wildlife Tiger Reserve for a jeep safari and enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart from Thekkady to Vagamon, a hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Vagamon is known for its serene landscapes and pleasant climate. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave for Alleppey and embark on an overnight cruise on a houseboat. Stop midway at Kottayam to experience the mesmerizing Kerala backwaters. While cruising, enjoy the lush green paddy fields, palm-fringed coastlines, and the majestic scenery. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check in to your backwater resort and relax in the beautiful houseboat. Witness a breathtaking sunset and enjoy your overnight stay on the houseboat.

After breakfast, drive to Cochin, a major commercial hub with a rich history. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will escort you to your pre-booked hotel. After some rest, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin, covering:

• Mattancherry Palace
• St. Francis Church
• Jewish Synagogue

Enjoy the spectacular view of the giant Chinese Fishing Nets at Vasco-da-Gama Square. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying sweet memories of your trip.