Day 1: Arrive Chennai

On arrival at Chennai airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After freshening up, embark on a city tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (240kms)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram, an ancient city famous for its temples, and Mahabalipuram, known for its Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. On arrival in Pondicherry, check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Pondicherry

After breakfast, visit Auroville, an experimental township, and the Pondicherry Museum. Drive through the stunning French Quarters, which includes the French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180kms)

After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur via Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival in Thanjavur, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Thanjore

After breakfast, visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex, built by the great Chola king in the 10th century. Spend the rest of the day exploring the nearby villages. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Thanjore - Trichy - Madurai (190kms)

After breakfast, drive to Madurai via visiting Trichy Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple & Jambukeshwara temple. On arrival in Madurai, check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Madurai - Chennai (Flight)

After breakfast, visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Chennai. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Chennai - Departure (Flight)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home.

- Assistance on arrival at airport.

- 7 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.

- Daily breakfast at hotels.

- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

- Bottled drinking water in car.

- Government taxes.

Hotels used or similar for 7 nights accommodation

Chennai x 2 night
3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods
4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan
5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace

Pondicherry x 2 night
3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International
4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa
5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa

Thnjore x 2 night
3* - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 
4* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort
5* - Svatma

Madurai x 1 night
3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency
4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel
5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

- Madurai - Chennai flight fare approx INR 5000 per person in economy class.

- Camera charges at monuments if any.

- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.

- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 

- Gratuities and optional activities.

- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.