This tour is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is, or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal tailor-made holiday.
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This tour is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is, or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal tailor-made holiday.
Journey through India’s Jewish past and present on this special tour of her Jewish heritage hubs – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Cochin. These vibrant cities are home to living synagogues and a handful of Jewish Indian communities who you will meet with. Guided by our top Jewish-expert guides, you’ll see the most fascinating religious and cultural sites at intervals of travel that are in accordance with the Jewish faith.
Mumbai
Cochin
Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure.
Take a privately guided day trip to Alibaugh, 145km from Mumbai, to visit the Jewish synagogues and grave yard in Navgoan; en route visit a synagogue in Panvel. Return to Mumbai by ferry.
Visit the 4 important synagogues of Mumbai and the Bhau Daji Lad museum. This evening have dinner at Kenneth Synagogue with a special prayer.
Half day visit to Elephanta Caves followed by a half day tour of Colonial Mumbai.
Fly to Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure.
Full day private sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the bazaars of Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar, Humanyun’s Tomb, Lutyens Buildings and India Gate.
Visit the Judah Hyam Hall, a centre for Jewish and interfaith studies, and the house of Mr Baruch B. Benjamin, the first President of the Jewish Welfare Association New Delhi.
Fly to Kolkata. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the day at leisure.
Private sightseeing including New Market area, Nahoum’s Bakery Shop, Beth-El Synagogue and Magen David Synagogue. After lunch visit Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Visit two Jewish Girl’s Schools at Park Street and Bowbazar. After lunch visit Marble Palace, Kumartuli (Potter’s Colony), College Street Book Market and Indian Coffee House.
Fly to Cochin. Transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure.
Privately guided tour of the ancient North Parur Synagogue and Chendamangalam Synagogue.
Privately guided sightseeing tour of Cochin including Mattancherry, the Dutch Palace, Paradeshi Synagogue at the Jew town, the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Broadway Market and a boat trip to Fort Cochin. Evening Cultural Centre visit to enjoy a Kathakali performance.
Day trip to the Muziris Heritage Project accompanied by a fantastic guide and storyteller.
Transfer to Cochin airport for your international flight home.
