Spouses & spices

ATOC TOURS SPECIAL FEATURES

First Class Hotels with Private bath/shower
American Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner daily, All Meals during stay at Lake Periyar
Freedom-of-Choice Dining, Full buffets, Superb Multi-Choice
Assistance by a Touch of Class Tours Representative at Airport and Hotels
Local English Speaking Guide Sightseeing Tour
Boat ride (Seat in boat basis) on Lake Periyar
Airfare within India
Entrance Fees to Monuments and Museums
Baggage handling and porterage

ATOC TOURS VALUE ADDED FEATURES
Welcome Dinner with Cultural Dances & Music
Kathakali Dance performance

Your Journey begins:

DAY 1: Depart North America
Board your international flight for your romantic Spouses & Spices Tour of India, where couples can relax and enjoy various regional cuisines of India.

DAY 2: En Route
Relax and enjoy the in-flight service. 

DAY 3: Kochi (Cochin)
On arrival at Kochi (Cochin), you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show followed by a Welcome Dinner. The Brunton Boatyard (B/D)

DAY 4: Kochi (Cochin)
Your morning city tour includes a visit to the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1557. Continue to St. Francis Church, constructed in 1503 by the Portuguese Franciscan friars. Tour the Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, and the Chinese Fishing nets. This evening visit a Kerala family and witness a demonstration of Malabari cuisine. The Brunton Boatyard (B/D)

DAY 5: Kochi (Cochin) / Alappuzha (Houseboat)
From Cochin, drive to Alappuzha and embark on a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala. This evening experience a cooking demonstration by the houseboat cook. Deluxe Houseboat (B/D)

DAY 6: Kumarakom / Lake Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Disembark at Kumarakom and drive to Thekkady. The drive is one of the most beautiful, with coconut groves at the lower level and rubber, tea and spice plantations as you climb higher. Take an afternoon boatride on Lake Periyar to view wild animals drinking or taking a dip. A cooking demonstration is followed by dinner at your hotel. The Spice Village (B/D)

DAY 7: Periyar / Madurai
From Periyar, drive to Madurai. Check into charming your charming Taj Garden Retreat Hotel. In the afternoon visit Madurai, including the spectacular Meenakshi Temple. Fortune Pandian Madurai (B/D)

DAY 8: Madurai / Chennai
Today, fly to Chennai. Upon arrival you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon tour of this famous city and spice market. Visit Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, the oldest surviving British building, Mylapore the site of Kapaleeswarar Temple, San Thome, Parathasarthy Temple, and Government Museum. The Park (B/D)

DAY 9: Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Mahabalipuram for a visit to the Arjuna’s Penance, the Five Rathas, and the famous Shore Temple. Later continue to Kanchipuram, visiting the Varadaraja and Ekambareshwar Temples, and a silk weaving factory.  The Park (B/D)

DAY 10: Chennai / Bangalore
From Chennai, fly to Bangalore. On arrival you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vidhan Soudha, Fort Kempe Gowda, and Tipu Sultan’s summer palace. The Park (B/D)

DAY 11: Bangalore / Mysore
After breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival check in at your hotel. Visit the Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, plus sandalwood and jasmine markets. The Regaalis (B/D)

DAY 12: Mysore / Bangalore / USA
From Mysore, drive to Bangalore and transfer to the airport for your international flight to the USA. Your spectacular journey through the Spouses & Spices Tour of India comes to an end as you return with fond memories of the tastes, sights, sounds and spiritual facets of India. (B) 

Note: A Touch of Class Tours offers you the lowest international airfares available at the time of booking.