WINE AND DINE OF INDIA

WINE AND DINE OF INDIA

12 Days / 11 Nights

Mumbai – Nashik – Cochin – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum

Duration 12 Days
Nights 11 Nights
Starting From Mumbai
Ending At Trivandrum
Discover The Journey

Tour Introduction

This unique journey pairs India’s vibrant city life and vineyards with the serene backwaters and beaches of Kerala. Beginning in Mumbai, the tour explores the city’s colonial landmarks and the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves, before heading to Nashik – the heart of India’s wine country – for tastings at two of its most celebrated vineyards. From there, the journey continues south to Kerala, taking in the cultural charm of Cochin, the spice hills and wildlife of Thekkady, an overnight houseboat cruise through the Alleppey backwaters, and a relaxing finish on the beaches of Kovalam. A tour for travellers who want to sample India’s food, wine and culture in equal measure.

Highlights of the Tour

01

Sightseeing in Mumbai – Gateway of India, Victorian railway station, Flora Fountain, Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry, Prince of Wales Museum, Gandhi Museum, Chowpatty Beach and Haji Ali Mosque

02

Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves

03

Wine tasting at Sula Vineyards, home to India's first vineyard Tasting Room, and at Reveilo Vineyards, Nashik

04

Temple tour of Nashik

05

Full-day guided tour of Cochin, with an evening Kathakali dance performance and cooking demonstration

06

Sample Toddy, the traditional local palm wine of Kerala, at Thekkady

07

Boat ride, elephant safari and a visit to a tea factory at Thekkady

08

Overnight houseboat cruise through the Alleppey backwaters

09

Relax on the beaches of Kovalam

Your Journey

Daily Itinerary

Follow the journey day by day and discover what each destination has to offer.

  • On arrival at Mumbai airport, welcome and transfer to hotel for a 2-night stay
  • Sightseeing tour of the Gateway of India, then drive past the Victorian railway station (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) to the Flora Fountain and the unique open-air Dhobi Ghat laundry
  • Also visit the Prince of Wales Museum (CSMVS) and the Gandhi Museum, Chowpatty Beach, and the Haji Ali Mosque
  • Excursion tour of the Elephanta Caves
  • Morning: reach Nashik by train (train no. 1025, departing approx. 05:35, arriving approx. 12:05)
  • Check in at hotel for a 2-night stay
  • Half-day temple tour of Nashik
  • Late afternoon: visit Sula Vineyards, home to India’s first vineyard Tasting Room, set atop the winery, and enjoy a wine tasting
  • Continue to Reveilo Vineyards for a further wine tasting
  • Dinner at hotel
  • Transfer to Nashik railway station to board the train for Mumbai
  • On arrival in Mumbai, transfer to the airport to board a flight for Cochin
  • On arrival in Cochin, transfer to hotel for a 2-night stay
  • Full-day guided tour of Cochin
  • Evening: enjoy a Kathakali dance performance
  • Evening: cooking demonstration
  • Morning: drive to Thekkady and check in at hotel
  • Later, sample Toddy, the traditional local palm wine of Kerala
  • Morning: enjoy a boat ride
  • Afternoon: elephant safari
  • Later: visit a nearby tea factory
  • Drive to Alleppey and board an overnight cruise through the backwaters
  • Disembark from the cruise at approx. 09:00 hrs
  • Drive to Kovalam and check in at hotel
  • Day free to relax and enjoy the beach
  • Morning: transfer to Trivandrum airport to board a flight for your onward journey
Places You'll Discover

Important Sightseeing

Mumbai

Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Flora Fountain, Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum, Gandhi Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Haji Ali Mosque, Elephanta Caves

Nashik

Temples, Sula Vineyards, Reveilo Vineyards

Cochin

City sightseeing, Kathakali performance

Thekkady

Toddy tasting, boat ride, elephant safari, tea factory

Alleppey

Toddy tasting, boat ride, elephant safari, tea factory

Kovalam

Beach

Stay In Comfort

Your Hotels On Tour

City Nights Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Mumbai 02 Apollo Fariyas
Nashik 02 Sai Palace Gateway Nashik
Cochin 02 Fort Queen Poovath Heritage or similar
Thekkady 02 Tree Top Muthoot Cardamom County
Alleppey 01 Deshadan Backwater Cruise Muthoot Backwater Cruises
Kovalam 02 Isola Di Coco Beach Resort Travancore Heritage or similar
Included In Your Journey

Inclusions

  • Room accommodation with breakfast

  • Air-conditioned Tata Indigo / Toyota Innova

  • Monument entrance fees

  • Sula and Reveilo vineyard wine tasting

  • Elephant safari

  • Air-conditioned houseboat for 1 night, with all meals

  • Local guides

  • Assistance upon arrival and departure

  • Farewell dinner and one cooking demonstration

  • All applicable taxes

Remarks

  • Vineyards remain closed on dry days
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