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3000 Years Old Jewish Heritage


Monuments closed in Kochi
Dutch Palace: Closed on Fridays & National Holidays
Jewish Synagogue: Closed on Fridays afternoon, Saturdays and Jweish Holidays
Paravoor & Chendamangalam Synagogue: Closed on Mondays & Jewish Holidays
Paliath Museum: Closed on Mondays  ​
Meeting and Greeting at the Pier. Fort Cochin (or Kochi) – an ancient, intimate island city, where you can see Chinese fishing nets, a Dutch Palace, Vasco da Gama's burial site, and Jew Town. 
 
Start your tour in a vehicle to the old part of Kochi called Fort Kochi and board our private motor boat takes you along the harbor to Jew Town, you walk past the homes of ancient Jewish spice traders and visit a cemetery. On Jew Street, you shop for Kerala spices.
 
You will visit Sarah Aunty's embroidery shop. Sarah Cohen is one of the last Jews of Kochi, India. She is 95-years-old is the owner of Sarah’s Hand Embroidery. She is the last living remnant of the vibrant Jewish community that used to live in Jew Town in Kochi.
 
Later experience a private after-hours visit to the spiritual Paradesi Synagogue - India's oldest. Examine ancient Torah scrolls and other treasures. Miracle at 300-year old Chinese floor tiles.
 
After Lunch return to embark the cruise ship.
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Rates applicable for 2018 till 2019

​In American Dollars - Per Person cost


For 2 paying guests                  US$ 192
​Up to 4 paying guests              US$ 142

For 5 till 8 paying guests          US$ 98
For 9 till 15 paying guests        US$ 86
 For 16 till 25 paying guests     US$ 70​
Rates applicable for 2018 till 2019

​In Canadian Dollars - Per Person cost


​​For 2 paying guests                 CAD 261
​Up to 4 paying guests             CAD 193

For 5 till 8 paying guests         CAD 133
For 9 till 15 paying guests       CAD 117
For 16 till 25 paying guests     CAD 95
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  • Welcome at Pier with garland
  • Transport will be provided by latest model air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking local guide
  • Soft drinks, bottled water, chocolates and snacks during the tour
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Port entry fees for vehicle and assistant
  • Entrance fees
  • All applicable government taxes​
  • Personal expenses 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities for Guide, Driver & Assistant driver
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