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india Magical South india with Backwaters and Bathing

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • In-depth Cultural
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  • Intl. Flights Included
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in German
Group Size 15 - 26
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Chennai's historic sites and museums
  • Visit Mahabalipuram's ancient temples and beach
  • Discover Auroville's utopian community and Pondicherry
  • Tour the grand temples and local cuisine of Tamil Nadu
  • Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a traditional houseboat

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vienna - Chennai
  2. Day 2 Arrival Chennai - Mahaballipuram (A)
  3. Day 3 Mahabalipuram (F/A)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (F/A)
  5. Day 5 Pondicherry - Kumbakonam (F/A)
  6. Day 6 Excursion Trichy and surroundings (F/A)
  7. Day 7 To Madurai (F/A)
  8. Day 8 Madurai - Periyar National Park (F/A)
  9. Day 9 Periyar - Kumarakom (F/M/A)
  10. Day 10 Backwaters - Allepey - Mararikulam (F/A)
  11. Day 11 Your day by the sea (F/A)
  12. Day 12 Cochin - Return flight (F)
  13. Day 13 Arrival in Vienna
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  • Accommodation
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Ruefa Studienreisen

Number of tours

52

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

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13 days
india Magical South india with Backwaters and Bathing
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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