2-Day Cochin and Alleppey Houseboat Tour with Heritage Sightseeing

• 8:00 AM - Pickup from Cochin (Hotel/Airport)
  Padma Holidays representative will pick you up for a private tour of Cochin.
• 9:00 AM - Fort Kochi
  Explore colonial-era streets with Portuguese and Dutch influences. Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.
• 10:00 AM - Chinese Fishing Nets
  Witness the iconic fishing nets operated manually, a historic symbol of Cochin's maritime trade.
• 11:00 AM - Mattancherry Palace
  Also known as the Dutch Palace, this 16th-century palace features murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Kerala's royal heritage.
• 12:00 PM - Jew Town & Paradesi Synagogue
  Walk through the historic Jewish Quarter and visit the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue with Belgian chandeliers and hand-painted tiles.
• 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
  Enjoy a traditional Kerala meal at a local restaurant.
• 2:30 PM - Marine Drive & Santa Cruz Basilica
  Relax at Marine Drive, a scenic waterfront promenade. Visit the grand Santa Cruz Basilica, a historic Indo-European church.
• 4:00 PM - Transfer to Alleppey
  Drive to Alleppey for the houseboat stay.
• 6:00 PM - Houseboat Check-in & Sunset View
  Board the private houseboat and enjoy a serene evening cruise.
• 8:00 PM - Traditional Kerala Dinner
  Freshly prepared dinner served onboard with local delicacies.

Overnight stay on the houseboat.

• 7:30 AM - Breakfast on the Houseboat
  Enjoy a Kerala-style breakfast with appam, idiyappam, coconut chutney, and fresh fruits.
• 8:30 AM - Punnamada Lake & Vembanad Lake
  Sail through Kerala's longest lake, famous for its tranquil waters and birdlife.
• 9:30 AM - Village & Canal Exploration
  Pass through narrow canals lined with traditional houses, coconut palms, and fishermen at work.
• 11:00 AM - Checkout & Transfer to Cochin
  Disembark from the houseboat and drive back to Cochin.
• 1:00 PM - Drop at Cochin (Hotel/Airport)
  End of the tour with a comfortable drop-off.