Multi Port Package - Mumbai and Cochin (minimum 4 Pax)

Multi Port Package - Mumbai and Cochin (minimum 4 Pax)

This is the specially designed Private multi port offer clubbed with HERITAGE COCHIN & HIGHLIGHTS OF MUMBAI.

1. Private tour with English speaking guide takes you through the historic twin towns of Fort cochin & Mattancherry, a glimpse into Kochi’s rich history and heritage, showcasing the mixed Dutch, Portuguese, British and Jewish influences that make the city unique you will conclude your tour with the iconic Chinese fishing nets.Tour ends with a Private Harbor cruise

2. Private English speaking guided tour to the Mumbai Highlights.(Art Deco Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach, Dhobi Ghats, Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s Bombay residence, Prince of Wales Museum...etc)

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala

You will be welcomed by Globes Travel representative & your private guide at the pier & will be taken to Old Cochin for Cochin Heritage tour. Your tour comprises of visit to the Dutch Palace (closed on Friday). It was built by the Portuguese, and presented to the Raja of Cochin in 1555. Though built by the Portuguese, it is popularly known as the 'Dutch Palace', as the Dutch renovated it during their brief reign here. The glory of the Palace lies in the murals which are in the traditions of Hindu Temple Art. You will continue with a visit to the Jewish synagogue (closed on Friday noon & Saturday). Built in 1568 A.D, it includes The Great Scrolls of Old Testament and a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew Script, and are still preserved in the Synagogue. Dutch cemetery which was constructed in the year 1724 and considered as one of the oldest cemeteries in India. Indo-Portuguese museum located in the garden of Bishop’s house is the best place to gain insights into the Portuguese culture and India’s first Catholic communityThe next stop on your tour will be a visit to St Francis Church. Built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D, it is believed to be the oldest European Church built in India. Vasco-da-Gama was buried here, and fourteen years later, his mortal remains were taken to Portugal. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica was constructed by the Portuguese during the year 1505 and is one among the two churches which the Dutch refrained to demolish. The current structure of the church as we see it today was renovated by the British in the year 1887. You will have the opportunity to also see the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance to the harbor, and the mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi. Also enjoy a private harbor cruise for 1 hour. At the end of your tour you will be returned to the port.


Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Proceed for Mumbai City Sightseeing Experience the highlights of this fascinating city, with its western monuments and eastern sensibilities. The tour begins at the Gateway of India, the city’s most famo us landmark – an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

You will then drive on to the western shores of the island and on to the Art Deco Marine Drive, at night also known as the Queen’s Necklace, because of its illuminated curve around the bay. At the far end of this promenade you will see the popular Chowpatty beach with its enticing array of food stalls epitomising the city’s celebrated street food culture!

Continue to your next stop, the Dhobi Ghats, where you’ll be fascinated by a simple activity that is common all over the world but a highlight in Mumbai: the laundry. Each morning laundry from all over Mumbai is brought here to be soaped, soaked, boiled, beaten, and thrashed. The next day, after being aired, pressed, folded and wrapped, the bundles are returned to their owners. Th e secret that keeps the operation running smoothly is the coded symbol that each Dhobi-Wallah places on every item. Invisible to the untrained eye, this mark ensures that nothing will be lost.

The tour then takes you on to Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s Bombay residence between 1917 and 1934. Mani Bhavan is now a permanent museum and memorial to the mahatma. It contains a research library of more than 20,000 volumes, and a series of tiny dioramas, a fascinating depiction of his life story. The walls are covered with photos of historic events and world-famous people.

You will then visit the Prince of Wales Museum, built in a blend of Gothic and Moorish styles, and crowned by a sparkling white dome. The most impressive features of Bom bay’s cityscape are the Gothic revival buildings built in the last century after its original fortifications were removed. Fine examples include Bombay University, the High Court, and Victoria Termin s, a remarkable railway station enriched with domes, spires, Corinthian columns and minarets. India’s first train departed from this station in April 1853; today half a million commuters use the statio n each day.

Please note: While little walking is required on this tour, there are a considerable number of stairs involved in the visit to the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhawan

Duration: 4 hours