8-Hour Kochi and Alleppey Tour with Fort Kochi and Backwater Cruise
About This Tour
Explore the landscapes and monuments of Kochi on this 8-hour tour, then continue to Alleppey for a backwater cruise in a Shikari boat. Visit Fort Kochi, the San...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kochi, Alappuzha · Languages: English, Japanese
About Alappuzha
Alappuzha
The gateway to the famed Keralan backwaters, this coastal town of brackish inlets and winding rivers has some fine Alappuzha local guides eager to help travelers to the boathouses, beaches and jungle-covered backcountry.
What's Included
- English-speaking Kerala tour guide
- Air-conditioned luxury vehicle
- Backwater boat
- Monument fee
- Mineral water/tender coconut
Not Included
- Food
- Drinks
- Shopping and other personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Fort Kochi Sightseeing and Alleppey Backwater Cruise
Get picked up from Kochi Port. Meet your local tour guide and drive to Fort Kochi. On the way, see the Chinese fishing nets and visit the Santa Cruz Basilica. Head to St. Francis Church, built in 1503, with your Kochi tour guide. Visit the handwashing laundry factory in Kochi. Proceed to the oldest Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese. After visiting the local markets, drive to Alleppey and go for a 2-hour boat ride covering fish farms, paddy farms, Coconut Tree Island, and more. Head back to the ship or hotel after the tour ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kochi Port · Tour start: Kochi Port — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
