Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
Your Go Book Tours representative meets you at Mumbai Airport and takes you to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of your day is open so you can rest up after traveling.
- Start point
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Western Express Hwy, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India (Pickup from Mumbai International Airport - as per your flight timing.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai)
- Day 2
Mumbai
Following breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Mumbai on a guided tour. A ferry takes you out to Elephanta Island where you can walk through ancient caves dating back to the 5th century BC. Next, the Prince of Wales Museum shows you artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization, and then you head to Mani Bhavan to see Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. By evening, you have time to check out the busy market lanes if you're interested in shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grande or similar - Mumbai)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Elephanta Island
- Explore Elephanta Caves heritage site
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Mani Bhavan (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Guided tour of Mumbai city
Optional Activities
- Shopping in busy market lanes
Landmarks Elephanta Caves Prince of Wales Museum Mani Bhavan - Day 3
Mumbai to Aurangabad
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad. Once you arrive and check in at your hotel, you'll freshen up and then explore the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO site with rock-cut Buddhist sculptures and paintings from the 2nd century BCE. Later you can see Daulatabad Fort with its impressive defenses and views across the landscape.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Aures Hotel & Banquets - Aurangabad)
Included Activities
- Explore UNESCO-listed Ajanta Caves
- Visit Daulatabad Fort
Landmarks Ajanta Caves Daulatabad Fort 
- Day 4
Aurangabad
You'll have breakfast and then head out to the Ellora Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut temples and monasteries from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. The Kailash Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is particularly notable here. You get back to Aurangabad by evening with time to either wander through local markets or relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Aures Hotel & Banquets - Aurangabad)
Included Activities
- Explore Ellora Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Kailash Temple
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets in Aurangabad
Landmarks Ellora Caves Kailash Temple - Day 5
Aurangabad to Chennai
After breakfast, you transfer to Aurangabad airport for your flight to Chennai. A local representative greets you and takes you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, you explore Marina Beach, Fort St. George, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple. There's also the Government Museum and the bustling George Town area to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Belstead Hotel or similar - Chennai)
Included Activities
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit Government Museum
- Explore George Town
Landmarks Marina Beach Fort St. George Kapaleeshwarar Temple Government Museum - Day 6
Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Following breakfast, you drive toward Mahabalipuram with a stop in Kanchipuram, known as the city of 1000 temples and one of India's seven sacred cities. You'll visit several temples including Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, and Ekambareswarar Temple. Then you continue to Mahabalipuram and check in at your hotel. Later you explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 7th and 8th century Hindu monuments like the Pancha Rathas and Shore Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamalla Heritage or similar - Mahabalipuram)
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments
- Visit Pancha Rathas
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Ganesha Ratha
- Visit Cave Temples
- Visit Descent of the Ganges
- Visit Olakkannesvara Temple
- Visit Mukunda Nayanar Temple
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Pancha Rathas Shore Temple Ganesha Ratha Descent of the Ganges Olakkannesvara Temple Mukunda Nayanar Temple 
- Day 7
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
After breakfast, you drive to Pondicherry and check in at your hotel to unwind. Later, you visit the Aurobindo Ashram, walk through the Botanical Garden, and see the Memorial House. Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple both show nice architecture worth seeing. The rest of your day is free to stroll along Promenade Beach or explore Nehru Street Market at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Royal Park or similar - Puducherry)
Included Activities
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Explore Botanical Garden
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Promenade Beach
- Explore Nehru Street Market
Landmarks Aurobindo Ashram Botanical Garden Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple Promenade Beach - Day 8
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
After breakfast, you travel to Thanjavur and check in at your hotel. You'll explore Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple, and Sangeetha Mahal. Then you head back to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur)
Included Activities
- Visit Schwartz Church
- Visit Sivaganga Gardens
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Sangeetha Mahal
Landmarks Schwartz Church Sivaganga Gardens Lord Murugan Temple Sangeetha Mahal - Day 9
Thanjavur to Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
You travel to Kumbakonam to see the Airavatesvara Temple, a UNESCO-listed architectural site from the 12th century. You also visit the historic Adi Kumbeswarar Temple and Nageswaraswamy Temple, both significant for their ancient heritage. After that, you drive back to Thanjavur for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Airavatesvara Temple
- Visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Visit Nageswaraswamy Temple
Landmarks Airavatesvara Temple Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Nageswaraswamy Temple - Day 10
Trichy - Madurai
After breakfast, you head toward Madurai with a stop in Trichy to see its cultural sites. You'll check out the Rock Fort Temple, the ancient Jambukeshwara Temple, and the revered Srirangam Temple. Then you continue to Madurai and check in at your hotel. By evening, you can attend the special evening Aarti ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple for the spiritual atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal Court or similar - Madurai)
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
- Visit Srirangam Temple
- Witness Meenakshi Temple evening Aarti
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Srirangam Temple Meenakshi Temple 
- Day 11
Madurai
After breakfast, you do a guided tour of Madurai's cultural heritage and spiritual sites. Starting at the Meenakshi Amman Temple on the banks of the Vaigai River, you continue to Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple and Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. You can also visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace to see the architecture, take in the calm setting of Alagar Koil, and learn about Gandhi at the Gandhi Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Royal Court or similar - Madurai)
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
- Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
- Visit Alagar Koil
- Visit Gandhi Museum
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace Alagar Koil Gandhi Museum - Day 12
Madurai to Goa
You transfer to Madurai airport for your flight to Goa. A local representative meets you and takes you to your resort. The rest of your day is yours to spend however you'd like. You might relax at the resort or head to the beaches in North Goa like Candolim Beach and Anjuna Beach. As evening comes, you can try local food at one of the beach shacks.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)
Optional Activities
- Explore Candolim Beach
- Explore Anjuna Beach
- Dine at beach shacks offering local cuisine
Landmarks Candolim Beach Anjuna Beach 
- Day 13
Goa
Starting with breakfast at your hotel, you visit several churches in Goa including St. Cathedral, Bom Jesus Basilica, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and Church of St. Catejan. Later, you take a scenic boat cruise along the Mandovi River and explore Panaji, Goa's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Cathedral
- Visit Bom Jesus Basilica
- Visit Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Visit Church of St. Francis of Assisi
- Visit Church of St. Catejan
- Scenic boat cruise on Mandovi River
- Explore Panaji
Landmarks St. Cathedral Bom Jesus Basilica Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church of St. Francis of Assisi Church of St. Catejan Mandovi River Panaji - Day 14
Goa
You spend the full day at the beach lounging on the white sands and enjoying the sun and sea breeze. If you want more activity, water-based adventure options are available for an extra cost.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)
Optional Activities
- Water-based adventure activities (available for an additional fee)
- Day 15
Goa
Another full day at the beach for you to lounge on the white sands and soak in the sun and sea breeze. Water sports and adventure activities are available for an additional fee if you'd like something more active.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Casablanca Resort or similar - Goa)
Optional Activities
- Water-based adventure activities (available for an additional fee)
- Day 16
Goa
After breakfast, your Go Book Tours representative transfers you to Goa International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
