Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

29 Book online or call us 0800 954 9329 Sri Lanka, India & Central Asia Explore Tamil Nadu and Kerala’s treasures: ancient Chola temples, European- Asian fusion in Pondicherry and Kochi, Munnar’s lush tea hills, and South India’s bold cuisine. Sacred South India Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 ‹ UK TO CHENNAI: Depart London on your overnight flight to Chennai. DAY 2‹4 ‹ CHENNAI: TTour the San Thome Basilica and uncover the resting place of “Doubting Thomas”. Experience the British influence in Chennai by visiting Fort St. George, an emblem of British power with a history-laden museum and the oldest Anglican church in India, St Mary’s. Journey to Mahabalipuram to visit this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with monolithic shrines and rock-cut temples. DAY 5 ‹ THIRUVANNAMALAI: Explore Thiruvannamalai, home to the majestic Arunachaleswara Temple. Visit an ancient Agni Linga that has remained unmoved for millennia. Discover the Virupaksha cave where Sri Ramana Maharshi meditated for 23 years on the extinct Arunachala volcano. DAY 6 ‹ PUDUCHERRY: Journey through Puducherry’s French Quarter by rickshaw, enjoying Gallic colonial architecture. Uncover the legacy of French rule at the Puducherry Museum, Governor Dupleix’s bed and the Notre Dame des Anges. Experience a spiritual commune with a visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the ‘City of Dawn’ at Auroville. DAY 7 & 8 ‹ KUMBAKONAM: Marvel at the magnificent Nataraja Temple with marks of dedication to Shiva as the Natajara - Lord of the Dance. In the evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of South Indian cuisine. DAY 9 ‹ MADURAI: Traverse Madurai, one of the world’s oldest cities. Witness the vigorous life of the flower market and later visit the mesmerising Meenakshi Temple. Visit the “Potters Village” of Vilacheri, with a thriving craft community. DAY 10 & 11 ‹ MUNNAR: Travel to Munnar, South India’s largest tea-growing region. Explore and learn about the tea plantation and enjoy the cool climate and serene mountain scenery. Visit the Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. DAY 12 & 13 ‹ KOCHI: Explore the melting pot of Kochi, influenced by Arabs, Chinese and Europeans. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace, the Paradesi (Jewish) Synagogue and more. A Kathakali dance performance is the perfect end to your Indian adventure. DAY 14 ‹ RETURN TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Tea Plantation, Munnar Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Emirates from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 3 H The Residency, 3 H Sparsa Resort Tiruvannamalai, 5 H The Residency Towers, 4 H INDeco Swamimalai, 3 H JC Residency, 4 H Silvertips Munnar, 4 H Holiday Inn Cochin 8 EXCURSIONS MEALS 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches 12 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Lead-in price based on 10 Sep 2025 & 27 May 2026 and 26 May 2027 . NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £439 Extend your tour Kerala Backwaters 4 nights, 5  Full Board from £435 Marari Beach Stay 3 nights, 3.5  Full Board from £355 Maldives Beach Stay 4 nights, 4  All-Inclusive from £1,335 Dubai City Stay 2 nights, 4  Bed & Breakfast from £175 Kochi Munnar Madurai Kumbakonam Puducherry Chennai Thiruvannamalai 14 Days Escorted Tour from £1,599 Private tour an extra £41pp per day MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £1,999 £1,999 FEB £1,999 £1,999 MAR £1,999 £1,999 APR £1,999 £1,999 MAY £1,599 £1,599 JUN JUL AUG SEP £1,599 £1,699 £1,699 OCT £1,999 £2,099 £2,099 NOV £1,899 £1,999 £1,999 DEC