Jewish India Tour

Day 01 : Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai. Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Mumbai
Morning cruise across Mumbai harbour to Elephanta Islands (9 kms) and see huge rock cut temple. Afternoon proceed for the city tour visiting Gateway of India, Chowpatty Beach, Hanging Gardens and visit the Tifereth Synagogue and Magen David Synagogue. Afternoon walking tour to Kennethy Synagogue. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03 : Mumbai
After breakfast depart for an excursion to the south of Mumbai to the Rocky Outcrop, where the legend of Bnei Yisrael started. The story is that 7 men and 7 women survived a ship wreck in the time of King Solomon. They became "oil pressers" and remained in the area. There are a few "shuls" there and to date, some Jews are still doing oil pressing even today. This area is considered the holiest shrine for the Bene Israelies of Mumbai. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04 : Mumbai - Pune
After breakfast, transfer to Railway station for the train to Pune (2 hours journey). Transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city tour visting Agha Khan Palace, Gandhi National Memorial, Osho Commune International, Museum of Arthropoda and Succath Shelmo Synagogue established in 1921. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 : Pune - Mumbai
After breakfast, visit Ohel David Synagogue, established in 1867 and built by the Sasoon family. Late in the afternoon, transfer to Railway Station for train back to Mumbai. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Mumbai - Cochin
After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for your flight to Cochin. On arrival transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon, walk in the "Heritage Area" of Cochin where the original architecture of the city has been preserved. Visit St. Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening witness a Kathakali Dance Performance. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Cochin
After breakfast, visit the Jewish Community and the beautiful Pardesi Synagogue. This Synagogue was built by Samuel Castiel, David Belila, Ebrahim Sala and stands on the grounds of the Maharaja of Cochin. It is the first Synagogue in India and one of the oldest in the world. Also visit Kodungalloor and Mattancherry Palace. Afternoon sunset cruise on the backwaters of Kerala. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 08 : Cochin - Mumbai / Delhi
In the morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai / Delhi. Day free for shopping, visiting Museums etc. Evening transfer to the airport for your flight to International Destination.