Highlights of Tamil Nadu

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$943

Highlights of Tamil Nadu

11 Days Starting and ending in Chennai

Visiting: Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

11HOTN

Recommended For:

18-30 somethings, 50 plus, Couples

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From: $2695 $943 (USD) Operator discount: -$1752 -65%

NB: Prices correct on 30-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This tour will provide amazing experience to the most historical and fascinating tourist destinations of South India. This tour starting with the amazing Chennai then we will take you on a journey to the ancient temples of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Madurai. Where you will see the temples and monuments of Dravidian style, Pallava dynasty and Chola dynasty.

Highlights

Explor the heritage site of Mahabalipuram built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Visit holy pilgrimage in Kanchipuram home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explor the heritage site of Madurai famous for Dravidian-style temple.
Get to know about the ancient history of South India.

Places You'll See

Kanchipuram

Mahabalipuram

Puducherry

Madurai

Thanjavur

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai

Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Km / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple.

Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : At Mahabalipuram

Location: Mahabalipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball. After your sightseeing tour back to the hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (99 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Puducherry

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Puducherry

Location: Puducherry

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast continue to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar Backwater & the beautiful beaches of Puducherry. After sightseeing tour to Puducherry later back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Thanjavur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for half day city tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Thanjavur - Trichy (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Location: Tiruchirappalli

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trichy. Upon arrival at Trichy check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for sightseeing tour to Trichy, visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Trichy - Madurai (140 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : At Madurai

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Madurai visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Alagar kovil and Gandhi Museum. After sightseeing back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Madurai - Chennai (By Flight)

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai our representative assist you to transfer for your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Departure from Chennai

Location: Chennai

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Chennai airport to board the flight for your next destination.

What's Included

10 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

10 Overnight at Hotel.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English speaking guide at Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy
One mineral water bottle per person per day
Meals

10 Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation Type.

3 Star Accommodation.

What's Not Included

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Check out our Q&As

Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes

Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
What is the maximum group size?

10
Company Instant Book

Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
How long has the tour company been trading?

HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Justin Austria

Trip to India 2023

07-Jan-2023

It was a great tour to know the India. Our tour manager was great, he always answerable during our trip to resolve our points.

Bronson Scotland

Best tours of my life

17-Feb-2023

This was one of the best tours of my life. It was an awesome adventurous experience.

Peters USA

Great tour

19-Oct-2023

It was a great tour. we saw so much in the 11 days!

Sharpe Jordan

100% perfect tour

10-Jan-2022

The location was great for me. All the accommodations are comfortable. Every one provide his 100% to make there duties perfectly. Overall I had a great.

Jim Australia

Excellent trip

09-Feb-2024

All in all, we had a excellent trip. Will definitely booking with them again for our next trip. thank you Holidays At.

Carroll Freeman England

Awesome experience

24-Nov-2022

This was one of the best tours of my life. It was an awesome adventurous experience.

Bruna Hungary

Amazing trip

22-Feb-2022

Just finished up our India tour with HOLIDAYSAT. Amit was very knowledgeable and funny he planned our trip with comfortable services!! Showed us all the spots and really made our tour amazing. Can't wait to return to this beautiful country!!

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