Chennai City Tour with Heritage Walk

 
0800 Hrs

 

Depart from The Temple Bay for full day visit to Chennai. In this tour we will be visiting the following places.
 
   
Kalakshetra

 

Kalakshetra is located beyond Elliot's beach, is Kalakshetra or 'Temple of Art'. It was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to train, encourage and revive interest in bharatanatyam, which is the classical dance form of the state. This institution is among the finest of its kind in the country and is run on the ancient gurukulam system. (open from 0930-1100 hrs)
 
 
   
Fort ST. George

 

Fort ST. Geroge: was built in 1640 AD, by the British East India Company under the direct supervision of Francis Day and Andrew Cogon. This place achieved its name from Saint George, the patron saint of England. The fort houses Saint Mary's Church and fort museum. Saint Mary's Church the oldest Anglican Church built in 1680 and the tombstones in its courtyard are the oldest British tombstones in India.
 
 
   
San Thome Basilica

 

San Thome Basilica: at the south end of Marina Beach was named after Saint Thomas "doubting apostle of Jesus Christ". It is belived he has come to Madras in 52 AD and kill at St. Thomas Mount just outside the city in 78 AD. Built in 16th Century by the Portuguese, in 1896 it was made a basilica. The beautiful stained glass window at the basilica portrays the story of St Thomas and the central hall has 14 wooden plaques depicting scenes from the last days of Christ.. In the cathedral is a 3ft. high statue of Virgin Mary which is believed to have been brought from Portugal in 1543
 
 
   
Heritage Walk

 

Heritage Walk: After visiting Santhome Basilica proceed for Heritage walk. (Details will follow)
 
   

Other then above mentioned places you will be visiting to Kalpeshwar Temple and Bronze Museum.

Leave Chennai by 1600 hrs. Return back to the hotel Great Temple Bay by 1730 hrs.

 
   
Cost / Terms and Conditions

 

Cost Per Person
Individual Tour By Private Vehicle
Price per person on twin sharing = INR 4650 Per Pax Subject to a Min of 2 Travel Pax
Group Tour By Coach
Price per person on twin sharing = INR 3300 Per Pax Subject to a Min of 4 Travel Pax
 
The above Cost includes :  
Transportation by AC vehicle.
English speaking guide through out the tour.
Entrance fee at the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch at Taj Connemara, Chennai.
Heritage walk.
Special Notes
The above cost does not include government service tax of 3.09 %, which will be added in the total tour cost.
Any service which is not mentioned under the clause “Cost Includes”.