• Chinese Fishing Nets - The Glimpses of Kochi tour visits Fort Kochi beach to observe the operation of Chinese Fishing Nets.
• Church of Saint Francis - After visiting the Chinese Nets, the Glimpses of Kochi tour proceeds to the Church of St. Francis, where visitors can see the first tomb of Vasco de Gama.
• Fort Kochi - The Glimpses of Kochi tour continues with a walk around the Fort Kochi heritage area to explore the historic European settlement.
• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - The tour includes a visit to the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, one of India’s heritage edifices.
• Jew Town - The Glimpses of Kochi tour explores Jew Town, known for its ancient Jewish settlement in India.
• Paradesi Synagogue - In Jew Town, the tour visits the historic Paradesi Synagogue.
• Mattancherry Palace - The tour also includes a visit to the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, which is now a museum showcasing Kochi royalty.
• Kumarakom - The Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin tour heads to Kumarakom, a renowned international backwater tourist destination.
• Kerala Backwaters - This tour includes a drive to Kumarakom followed by a 3-hour cruise in the backwaters.
• Fort Kochi - The tour returns to the Fort Kochi heritage area for an hour of exploration.
• Alappuzha - Travelers opting for Backwater Cruising will be transferred to Alappuzha (a 1 hour 30 minutes journey) by car, SUV, or van, and then board a houseboat or Shikkara boat.

• Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan
• Local guide
• Entrance Fee at Dutch Palace Museum and Paradeshy Synagogue
• All Fees and Taxes
• Pick-up and drop off at the pier

• Soft drinks ( available to purchase.)
• Gratuities ( Optional )
• Entrance fee for foriegn nationals at Bastion Bunglaw Museum. This is INR 350

Hello! “Cruise” Passengers to Kochi, India… Avoid the costly shore excursions! Opt for a Budget-Friendly Group Tour!

Our staff will greet you beside the ship, holding a sign with your name.

Enjoy comfortable transportation, an entertaining and enriching travel experience, and sustainable travel.

The tours are tailored to match your ship’s arrival and departure schedule, ensuring a stress-free Shore Excursion. We guarantee your timely return after the tour.

Tours:

1. Glimpses of Kochi.

Explore Fort Kochi and Jewish Town to see the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and enjoy shopping, plus any other requests you may have.

2. Kerala Backwater Excursion and Explore Heritage Cochin.

This tour includes a morning drive to Kerala’s backwater region. After exploring the backwaters, return to Fort Kochi and Jewish Town to see the Chinese Fishing Nets and Dutch Palace.

• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.