With its wealth of historical associations and its beautiful setting on a cluster of islands, Cochin is one of India’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Your tour of the city starts with a visit to fort Cochin with the first stop being the St.Francis church, india`s oldest European built church.

Proceed on to the large pastel coloured Santa Cruz Basilica.. Strung out along the tip of Fort Cochin the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets provide an interesting sight.

The next stop on your tour of Cochin is the Mattanchery palace , the home of the former Raja of Cochin. The palace houses an interesting collection of murals from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata etc.

The last stop on your tour of cochin is the Jewish Synagogue or the Magen David Synagogue.. Constructed in 1568 , this is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth.