INDIAN DELIGHT - ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
INDIA SHORE EXCURSIONS
Small group excursion and Private tours with English speaking guides!
MUMBAI & COCHIN on Nov 2024
Cruise Shore activities with these tour itineraries, you may quickly take in the sights and sounds of Cochin and Mumbai. Cruise Shore Excursions India provides four different shore excursions in Mumbai and Cochin to suit your lifestyle and your vacation to our nation.
This custom tour for Anthem of the Seas includes the assistance of our amiable, English-speaking national advisors who are dedicated to making sure your India trip goes well in both cities. We pick you up directly from the terminal, saving you from having to catch shuttle buses or walk up to the main gate.
This tour includes:
• Pick-up and drop-off at the dock;
• Small group tour with National Guides;
• Air-conditioned mini coach with English-speaking Licensed Tour guides
Select between a small-group or private tour. We will be pleased to pair you up with other passengers from your cruise ship so you won’t need to organize your own group.
Mumbai Bazzars & Night Tour
(late start due to Immigration on arrival)
Try this walking tour of Bhuleshwar’s “native” market regions and this nighttime drive around Mumbai’s lights if you want to travel to new places. The bright street markets, the colorful locals, the diverse array of foods, the multi-cultural mix of mosques, temples, and derasars, and the place’s overall palpable vitality will all captivate you.
The tour includes stops at the charming Madhav Baug, Mumbadevi Temple (the source of the city’s name), Phool Galli (Flower Street), Zaveri Bazaar (where everyone is obsessed about gold), and Mangaldas Cloth Market. Stop at the Colaba Causeway en route to the dock for some free shopping time.
Tour Fee: US$ 85 per person
MUMBAI AS LOCAL
On this full-day tour, discover the distinct local way of life, businesses, and populace in Mumbai, the bustling metropolis that serves as India’s capital and main economic hub.
Multi-faceted India’s most cosmopolitan city is Mumbai. Since the 17th century, a multitude of immigrant populations have shaped its growth. Home to more than 20.5 million people, it is also known as the City of Dreams. On this extensive panoramic full-day trip, you will learn about the city’s soul.
Depart to Crawford Market (Fruit / Flowers / Vegetable)
Arrive and visit Crawford Market explore
Depart to CST station (Victoria Terminus – World Heritage Site)
Arrive at CST station to see the Mumbai local lifeline
Depart to the Dhobhi Ghat at Colaba (Open air laundry) enroute drive past Marine drive, Nariman Point, Mumbai
University and High Court.
Arrive and visit Dhobhi Ghat and enjoy a photo-stop of the washing place.
Depart to visit Dabawalla.
Arrive and visit Dabawalla.
Depart to Hotel Taj Mahal Hotel
Arrive at Hotel Taj Mahal
Walk up to Gateway of India which is just opposite Taj Mahal hotel.
Arrive and visit Gateway of India.
Depart to Churchgate railway station to take a short ride by the local train.
Arrive at Churchgate railway station and take a local train ride till Charni road railway station.
Arrive at Charni road railway station and later depart to Girgaum Iskcon Temple.
Arrive and visit Girgaum Iskcon Temple.
Depart to the ship en-route drive past via Marine Drive.
3 .30 pm : Arrive back at the ship.
TOUR PRICE $85 PP
COCHIN HIGHLIGHTS WITH HARBOUR CRUISE AND LUNCH at Fort Kochi Heritage Hotel
On this ethnic trip, you will get a firsthand look at Cochin’s everyday life.
The best way to really experience the attractions of stunning old Cochin is to take advantage of this 7-hour city trip, which combines minibus transportation with a leisurely cruise on the backwaters. You will explore this beautiful city from every perspective.
Begin by taking a tour of the well-known Chinese fishing nets in Cochin. The enormous cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, which like enormous hammocks as they droop into the sea, have come to symbolize Fort Kochi on postcards.After that, you’ll go to the Dutch Palace, also called the Mattancherry Palace, which houses exhibitions about the Rajas of Cochin, murals from Kerala, and artwork from Hindu temples. This charming monument is constructed in the shape of a quadrangle, and in the center of the courtyard is a modest temple honoring the guardian gods of the Cochin royal line.
You will drive to Fort Cochin to see the churches and historic Tudor-style residences built by the English merchants who once called this place home after exploring this small haven. Here, before you walk to the harbor, you may see St. Francis Church, a charming white-washed religious facility established in 1503 by Franciscan friars. You will have a refreshing drink or high tea at a nearby resort before hopping on a boat for a tour around the harbor, which used to be crowded with foreign traders on the Malabar Coast looking to make big money. You will be able to see numerous villages, churches, and landmarks as you go on a serene guided tour around the scenic islets of Gundu, Bolghatty, and Vallarpadam. You may see a 1676-built church in Vallarpadam that is home to a portrait of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to traditional beliefs, the image possesses supernatural abilities and has repeatedly prevented terrible storms from rescuing its followers.
You will be able to see the inhabitants going about their everyday lives as you cruise about the harbor. At a jetty near the pier, your boat tour will come to an end. At the conclusion of the excursion, there will be a brief transport to your ship. We’re going to the Fort Kochi Heritage Hotel for lunch.
TOUR PRICE $85 PER PERSON
COCHIN – OPTION II
Backwaters Of Alappuzha By Houseboat & Lunch at Marari Beach Resort
You will travel through one of India’s most picturesque and serene landscapes as you depart Cochin by minibus: a rural stretch of lush rice terraces and coconut palms.
The network of rivers, lakes, canals, and lagoons that intricately connects the coastal and interior areas south of Kochi is referred to as the “backwaters.” These canals have been a reliable and effective way for people and products to go between Kerala’s interior and the coastal port towns for generations. Rice, coconuts, pepper, and other products are still transported down the waterways by traditional barges called kettuvallams.
A dense network of tropical waterways encircles the town of Alappuzha. Here, you’ll board a houseboat and embark on a three-hour, picture-perfect journey through the backwaters shaded by palm trees and woodlands. From the cozy boat deck, cruise past glistening canals dotted with lush tropical vegetation while taking in the rural Keralan way of life. Views vary from expansive vistas of vivid green paddy fields to little canals surrounded by dense vegetation. Along the palm-lined banks, acres of papaya, mango, jackfruit, and cassava grow, and among the trees, one may see glimpses of churches, mosques, and temples.
Keep an eye out for the bright green of a wild parakeet or the blue flash of a kingfisher.
After the cruise, take a motorcoach back to Cochin, stopping on route at the Marari Beach Resort for a lunch buffet including regional specialties and some free time.
Please remember to apply sunscreen, bring a hat, and pay for any use of the beach, pool, or other facilities at Marari Beach Resort. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tour cost: $135 per person
MUMBAI & COCHIN JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR
TAJ MAHAL TOUR AVAILABLE AT $1350 PER PERSON WITH ALL FLIGHTS AND 5 STAR HOTELS
OVERLAND – TAJ MAHAL: THE ETERNAL MASTERPIECE
Discover Agra, one of the most famous cities in India, over the course of two nights. You’ll get to see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and gorgeous Delhi. Take in the distinctive culture of India to enhance your already amazing trip.
Day 1: Reach Mumbai. After the disembarking process is finished, head to the airport to get a direct flight to Agra. Visit the Agra Fort upon arrival. Spend the night at the Marriott Agra or a comparable hotel.
Day 2: See the Taj Mahal at Dawn We will travel to Delhi after breakfast, where we will check into our hotel, eat lunch, and then tour the city before having dinner there.
Day 3: Transfer to the airport in Delhi early this morning. Upon arriving at the airport, pick up your boarding cards, go through security, and board the aircraft to travel to Cochin. Breakfast is served in the air.Once you reach Cochin, proceed to the port to re-board your vessel. Traveling to the port can be combined with a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Jewish town tours and Chinese fishing nets are among its features. Return by 2:00 PM to the pier.
Transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking Tour Guide
Private tour
Port Pick up and drop-off
Gratuities prohibited
Unless a reservation is made less than one hour before departure, confirmation will be provided at the time of booking. In this instance, subject to availability, confirmation will be received as soon as feasible.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Generally, the tour concludes earlier if picked up from south Mumbai.
Tour duration varies depending on the selected choice.
A full refund is available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the experience.
The amount you paid will not be returned if you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience begins.
Any alterations requested with less than 24 hours until the experience’s start time won’t be approved.
Cutoff times are established based on the experience’s local time.
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