Jules Verne - Favourites Collection 2026

£3,215 PP 13 NIGHTS FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM WITHOUT FLIGHTS FROM £2,395 PP

Southern India Splendours: Temples, Tea & Traditions

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In a feast of colourful history and colonial heritage, tour through Tamil Nadu to Kerala, on a magical journey from the eastern Coromandel coast at Chennai to Fort Cochin, on the Arabian Sea, visiting Hindu tower- temples; spice plantations; and an overnight stay on a houseboat.

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Discovery

Flight inclusive itinerary Day 1 Fly to Chennai Day 2 Enjoy a welcome dinner Day 3 Visit St Mary’s Church, enjoy a Tuk Tuk ride and experience the Peacock Trail Day 4 Transfer to Pondicherry and visit the local landmarks Day 5 Travel to Tanjore with a temple stop en route Day 6 Spend the day sightseeing, ending in Madurai Day 7 Enjoy a rickshaw ride and visit the local monuments Day 8 Travel to Periyar, enjoying a plantation visit and a local performance Day 9 Enjoy a boat ride in Periyar National Park Day 10 Visit a rubber plantation for lunch, before travelling to Kumarakom Day 11 Enjoy a cruise on a Keralan houseboat Day 12 Transfer to Cochin for a city tour and a local dinner Day 13 Visit Kumbalanghi village Day 14 Fly home from Cochin For the full itinerary for this tour visit vjv.com/india-splendours

Chennai (Madras) Mahabalipuram

INDIA

Pondicherry

Bay of Bengal

Tiruchirapalli

Tanjore

to/from Dubai Cochin

Madurai Kumarakom

Periyar Alleppey

Arabian Sea

Nights at a glance Flight - 1 night / Chennai - 2 nights / Pondicherry - 1 night / Tanjore - 1 night / Madurai - 2 nights / Periyar - 2 nights / Kumarakom - 1 night / Houseboat (Alleppey) - 1 night / Cochin - 2 nights Tour highlights • 3 breathtaking UNESCO listed sites • Explore Periyar National Park

What’s included – flight inclusive Air travel and taxes Transfers 11 nights’ accommodation 1-night cruise 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners Local tour leader / expert guides 2026 Departures: Jan - Apr, Sep - Nov All departure dates available online Solo travellers Single supplement from £945

• Visit spice and rubber plantations • Overnight on a Keralan houseboat • Canoe the backwaters of Kerala • Stay at CGH Earth Coconut Lagoon

Extend your trip – Marari Beach Amidst the serene surroundings of palm-fringed beaches and azure waters, relax and rejuvenate at the ‘CGH Earth’ Marari Beach Resort in the picturesque coastal town of Mararikulam. 3 nights from £555pp Single supplement from £475

For more information & to book online visit vjv.com or call us on 020 3733 9504 34

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