The origin of Christianity in India dates back to Portuguese and British Rule in India. The Catholic Churches and Cathedrals made by them boast of the grandeur of their lifestyles and the dedication of the missionaries. India houses many ancient churches all over the country but especially in South India, from architectural point of view there are some exceptional constructions and designs, which reveal a fusion of European and British architecture. The presence of a mark of Christianity in the form of these churches has made the church tours in India quite popular. The purpose behind the church tours in India has been the study of their architectural beauty and the influence of Christianity in India. The church tours in India are organized in the southern states of India. The church tours in India familiarize the tourists with the Portuguese and British influence in the architecture of churches in India. The concept group tour in India is incomplete without a church tour in India as they form a principle part of Indian culture.

Day 01. ARRIVE CHENNAI.
On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Chennai.

Day 02. CHENNAI – THANJAVUR.
After breakfast full day tour of Chennai City and ( its various Churches ). The famous church are St. Mary's Church, St. George, St. Thomas, San Thome Cathedral etc. Evening you are transferred to the railway station to board overnight train to Thanjavur.
Overnight on Board.

Day 03. THANJAVUR – VELANKANNI.
On arrival at the railway station you are transferred to your hotel. Later excursion to Velankanni - made in honor of Our Lady of Health the Madonna of Velankanni.
Overnight at Velankanni.

Day 04. VELANKANNI – MADURAI.
After breakfast drive to Madurai (267 kms/ 6 hrs) en route visiting Trichy. Rest of the day is at leisure or you can visit near by churches.
Overnight at Madurai.

Day 05. MADURAI – TRIVANDRUM.
Morning drive to Trivandrum (254 kms / 5 hrs) and check into your hotel. Afternoon visit one of the famous churches and offer prayer.
Overnight at Trivandrum.

Day 06. TRIVANDRUM - KOLLAM – KOTTAYAM.
Morning drive to Kollam (71 kms / 2 hrs) and tour the area. Later you are transferred to Kottayam by boat. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest the day is at leisure. Overnight at Kottayam.

Day 07. KOTTAYAM – COCHIN.
After breakfast half-day tour of Kottayam visiting Syrian Christian Community and ancient Churches like the Valia Palli, the Cheria Palli and St. Mary's Church. Later drive to Cochin (70 kms / 2 hrs) and check into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Cochin.

Day 08. IN COCHIN.
After breakfast full day tour of Cochin city and the famous St. Franes Church. Evening enjoy a Kathakali Dance show.
Overnight at Cochin.

Day 09. COCHIN - KOZIKODE (CALICUT).
After breakfast drive to Kozhikode 224 kms / 5 hrs, and check into you hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Calicut.

Day 10. IN KOZHIKODE.
After breakfast half- day tour of Kozhikode City and its Churches. Rest of the day is at leisure.}
Overnight at Calicut.

Day 11. KOZHIKODE – GOA.
Morning you are transferred to the airport to board flight to Goa. Afternoon free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at Goa.

Day 12. IN GOA.
After breakfast  halfday tour Old Goa and its churches. Basilica of born Jesus, the body of St. Francis Xavier, the most famous and popular of all churches in Goa. Also visit Se Cathedral, the biggest in Goa, Churches of St. Francis of Assiss St. Cajetan Church, built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Goa.

Day 13. GOA – MUMBAI.
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Afternoon visit Mahim Church in central Mumbai.
Overnight at Mumbai.

Day 14. MUMBAI – OUTBOUND.
Morning city tour of Mumbai. Afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destinations.

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