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Duration:
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5 hours - 6 hours
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Commences:
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Cochin, Kerala, India
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From:
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USD $38.76 Per Person
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Check In
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Dates and Times
01/Dec/2009 - 31/Dec/2015
Everyday
Available from 9am till 6pm
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Accompanied by a guide this tour explores Cochin. Cochin has a long history of trading connections as, Arab, Chinese, Dutch and British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Cochin. The influences of these differing cultures can still be observed today. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Boghatty Palace are all remnants of this past.
Start the tour with a visit to Fort Cochin where there are several historic sites. The Jewish Synagogue ( Closed Fri/Sat) was built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles are of interesting features here. The Dutch Palace ( Closed Fri) built by the Portuguese and 1555 AD acquired its present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out extensions and repairs of the palace. The interiors are decorated with murals from the Ramayana and there are some fine displays of royal costumes. Continue your day by visiting St. Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Then proceed to Jew town a bustling port area and location of the fragrant spice markets.
Finish your day by a relaxing 2hour cruise on the harbour. This is a lovely way to gain perspective and see the city sights as you relax on the water. You can also visit the Bolgatty Palace situated in Bolgatty Island. The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744. Later, it became the seat of the British Resident. During the cruise you may also see dolphins who regularly inhabit the harbour.
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Service Pricing Detail
- Jun-21-2012
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Full day tour of Cochin including afternoon Harbour Cruise
Available from
9am
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6pm
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Terms and Conditions
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Service Includes - English speaking guide, Entrance tickets & 2 hour harbor cruise
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