08:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Cochin
Meet your expert English-speaking guide and driver at your hotel lobby. Begin your heritage journey northwards towards the ancient port of Muziris — the cradle of Kerala’s trade, religion, and cross-cultural exchange that once linked India with Rome, Arabia, and Egypt.

Muziris Heritage Trail Experience

Uncover the fascinating story of Muziris, the legendary seaport that flourished over 2,000 years ago and stood as a major hub in the global spice trade.

• Paliyam Nalukettu & Paliyam Palace – explore the ancestral homes of the Paliath Achans, hereditary prime ministers to the Kochi Maharajas. Exhibits showcase Kerala’s aristocratic heritage and domestic architecture. (Closed on Mondays)

• Paliyam Museum – discover ancient trade artifacts, Roman coins, and interactive exhibits narrating Kerala’s pivotal role in maritime commerce. (Closed on Mondays)

• Kottappuram Fort Ruins – explore the remnants of a 16th-century Portuguese fort overlooking the Periyar River and backwaters, later fortified by the Dutch. 

• Chendamangalam Synagogue – built in 1614, this beautifully preserved synagogue stands beside temples, churches, and mosques — a living symbol of Kerala’s religious harmony. (Closed on Mondays)

• Cheraman Juma Mosque – visit India’s first mosque (circa 629 AD), said to have been built during the Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime, reflecting Kerala’s historic openness to world cultures.

• Muziris Heritage Museum (optional) – explore a fascinating interpretation center showcasing Roman pottery, trade relics, and ship models that tell Kerala’s ancient maritime story. (Closed on Mondays)

• Kottappuram Market Walk – take a short stroll through a bustling riverside market filled with spice merchants, coir artisans, and fruit vendors reminiscent of ancient trade days.

• Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple – visit one of Kerala’s oldest and most revered temples dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, known for its deep-rooted Dravidian traditions. (Open daily; entry restricted for non-Hindus)

01:00 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy an optional lunch at a traditional Kerala restaurant.

02:00 PM – Drive Back to Cochin (Approx. 1 hr)

Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Heritage Walk

Step into the colonial past of Cochin, where Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences blend seamlessly with Kerala’s coastal traditions.

• St. Francis Church – India’s first European church (1503), where Vasco da Gama was originally buried before his remains were moved to Lisbon. 

• Santa Cruz Basilica – admire its majestic Indo-European architecture, intricate frescoes, and stained-glass artworks.

• Bastion Bungalow & Fort Immanuel Ruins – explore the remains of the earliest European fortifications along the Malabar Coast, offering glimpses into Cochin’s colonial defense history. (Bastion Bungalow closed on Mondays)

• Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace) – view exquisite Kerala murals illustrating Hindu epics and royal portraits of the Cochin Rajas. (Closed on Fridays)

• Jew Town & Paradesi Synagogue – wander through the aromatic spice-lined lanes of Jew Town and visit the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue, adorned with Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. (Closed on Saturdays)

• Princess Street & Local Boutique Visit – end your tour with a stroll along this charming colonial-era street, home to cozy cafes, art galleries, and handicraft shops.

06:30–07:00 PM – Drop-off at your hotel in Cochin
Arrive back at your hotel by early evening.

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.

English speaking local guide, if option selected.

Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.

Lunch, if option selected.

Bottled water in the car.

Government Taxes.

Camera charges at monuments.

Gratuities and optional activities.

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.