Arrival: Welcome on arrival at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. After meet & assist services at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Thiruvananthapuram.
After breakfast, the group will depart at 09:30 AM for a full-day excursion into Tamil Nadu. The pilgrimage tour includes visits to St. Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Church in Thiruvithamcode, located in Kanyakumari District, followed by Our Lady of Ransom Church. Continue with a photo stop at the iconic Tiruvalluvar Statue before visiting St. Andrew’s Church, Manakudy, Our Lady of Miracles Church at Anai Nagar, and Saint Bartholomew’s Church. Later, visit the historic Madre de Deus Church at Vettucaud before driving back to Trivandrum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Trivandrum.
After breakfast, depart at 08:00 AM and proceed towards Alleppey, visiting several important Christian pilgrimage sites en route. The tour includes St. Thomas Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church at Chirattakonam, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church at Kadappakada, Our Lady of Purification Church (Port Kollam Church), Port Kollam St. Thomas Shrine, and the Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Cathedral. Continue to Kaloorkadu St. Mary’s Basilica at Champakulam before arriving in Alleppey. Overnight stay at the hotel in Alleppey.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day of sightseeing and pilgrimage visits. Begin with St. George Forane Church at Edathua, followed by St. Mary Orthodox Church at Niranam and the renowned Parumala Church. Continue to Nilackal St. Thomas Ecumenical Church and Pattumala Velankanni Matha Church (Our Lady of Health Church). The day concludes with a visit to the sacred shrine of St. Alphonsa at Bharananganam, one of India’s most important Catholic pilgrimage centers. Overnight stay at the hotel in Alleppey.
After breakfast, continue your pilgrimage tour with visits to Kuravilangad Church Chapel and the Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Church at Kuravilangad. Thereafter, visit St. Mary’s Forane Church at Athirampuzha, the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Vimalagiri Church), St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church at Kokkamangalam, and St. Mary’s Forane Church at Cherthala. After completing the visits, return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
After breakfast, proceed towards Cochin while visiting several significant religious and heritage sites. The day includes visits to St. Andrew’s Latin Catholic Basilica, St. Mary’s Forane Catholic Church, and St. George’s Syro-Malabar Church at Edappally, Ernakulam. Continue to St. Francis CSI Church in Kochi, followed by the magnificent Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Visit the historic Paradesi Synagogue and conclude the day with a visit to St. Joseph’s Syro-Malabar Church at Kadavanthra. Overnight stay at a hotel in Fort Kochi.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of pilgrimage and heritage sightseeing in and around Cochin. Begin with a visit to the St. Thomas Christian Museum, followed by St. Mary’s Forane Church at Kanjoor and St. Thomas Grotto. Continue to the famous Malayattoor Kurishumudy International Shrine and its surrounding sacred area, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites associated with St. Thomas the Apostle. Later, visit St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church at Kottakkavu, North Paravur. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Fort Kochi.
After breakfast, drive towards Thrissur while visiting several important churches and shrines. The sightseeing program includes the Roman Catholic Basilica of Our Lady of Snow, St. Thomas Church at Maliankara, Marthoma Syro-Malabar Pontifical Shrine, St. Anthony Shrine, and St. Thomas Major Archiepiscopal Church. Continue to visit Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, one of the largest churches in India, and the Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral. Overnight stay at a hotel in Thrissur.
After breakfast, proceed to Kannur. Upon arrival, visit St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Church at Edoor and Christ the King Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at Vilakkannur. Later, enjoy time at leisure for shopping or exploring other interesting places in the region. After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kannur.
After breakfast, drive to Kannur Airport to board Flight 6E-7255 to Thiruvananthapuram. Upon arrival in Trivandrum, proceed for lunch at a local city restaurant. In the afternoon, visit St. Joseph’s Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the most important Catholic churches in the city. Later, enjoy dinner before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home.
