Day 1: Arrival in Chennai

• Meet and assist at Chennai Airport
• City tour: Fort St. George, Marina Beach, St. Thomas Basilica, Kapaleeshwarar Temple
• Optional: Visit Government Museum (closed on Fridays)
• Overnight in Chennai

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (125 km / 4.5 hrs)

• Visit ancient temples in Kanchipuram (Kailasanatha, Ekambareswarar)
• Explore Mahabalipuram’s Arjuna’s Penance, Shore Temple, and Five Rathas
• Overnight in Mahabalipuram

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Darasuram – Thanjavur (270 km / 6 hrs)

• En route visit Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO site)
• Arrive in Thanjavur, visit Brihadeshwara Temple
• Overnight in Thanjavur

Day 4: Thanjavur – Trichy Excursion (60 km one way)

• Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam
• Return to Thanjavur
• Overnight in Thanjavur

Day 5: Thanjavur – Madurai (200 km / 5.5 hrs)

• Visit Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayakar Palace
• Witness evening aarti ceremony
• Overnight in Madurai

Day 6: Madurai – Periyar (145 km / 4 hrs)

• Drive to Thekkady, check into eco-resort
• Afternoon: Boat safari on Periyar Lake and spice plantation tour
• Overnight in Periyar

Day 7: Periyar – Alleppey (150 km / 5 hrs)

• Drive to Alleppey
• Board private houseboat for overnight cruise with onboard meals
• Enjoy village views, paddy fields, and birdlife
• Overnight on houseboat (full board)

Day 8: Alleppey – Kochi (60 km / 1.5 hrs)

• Drive to Kochi, afternoon sightseeing: Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church
• Overnight in Kochi

Day 9: Kochi – Leisure Day

• Free day for shopping, cultural experiences, or Ayurvedic massage
• Optional Kathakali dance show in evening
• Overnight in Kochi

Day 10: Departure from Kochi

• Transfer to Kochi International Airport