Welcome upon midnight arrival at Chennai airport. After meet & assist services transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Chennai.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a spiritual pilgrimage tour of Chennai. Visit the renowned San Thome Basilica, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle. Participate in Holy Mass at the tomb and visit the crypt and museum, which preserve the rich history and legacy of St. Thomas in India. Continue to St. Thomas Mount, the revered site of the Apostle’s martyrdom, where pilgrims can spend time in silent prayer and reflection. In the evening, enjoy free time for leisure or explore the local markets of Chennai. Thereafter, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Chennai.
After breakfast, visit the historic Little Mount Shrine, traditionally associated with St. Thomas the Apostle. Participate in the Rosary and a reflection session at the cave where St. Thomas is believed to have lived and prayed. Continue with a visit to a local parish or charitable mission and enjoy an interaction with the local Catholic community. Later, drive to Puducherry (approximately 4 hours / 170 km). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Sacred Heart Basilica and the Lady of Victory Church, two of Puducherry’s most significant Christian landmarks. Following the visits, drive to Velankanni (approximately 4 hours / 170 km). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Velankanni.
After breakfast, proceed to visit the world-famous Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, reverently known as the “Lourdes of the East.” This sacred pilgrimage site attracts millions of devotees annually who come to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, believed to possess miraculous healing powers. Participate in the morning Holy Mass at the Basilica, followed by healing prayers and time for personal devotion and reflection. Later, visit the Shrine Museum to learn more about the history and miracles associated with the shrine. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Velankanni.
Breakfast at hotel, then drive towards Trichy, on arrival transfer to Trichy airport to catch the flight from Trichy to Kochi. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Kochi.
After breakfast, proceed for a spiritual tour of Kochi. Visit the magnificent Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, where you will enjoy a guided visit and attend Holy Mass. Experience the rich traditions of the Eastern Catholic Church and learn about its unique heritage. Continue to a Syro-Malabar Church to attend the traditional Syro-Malabar Holy Qurbana and interact with a local priest, gaining deeper insight into Kerala’s ancient Christian traditions. Thereafter, return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kochi.
After breakfast, transfer to Kochi Airport to board your flight to Goa. Upon arrival, proceed to visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in India. Attend Mass at the tomb of St. Francis Xavier and visit the museum and sacred relics preserved within the basilica. The evening is free for leisure and personal activities. Thereafter, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Goa.
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day exploration of Goa’s historic churches. Visit Se Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Asia and a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture. Continue to St. Andrew’s (CNI) Church, one of Goa’s oldest heritage churches, established by Scottish missionaries in the 19th century. Thereafter, visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, renowned for its beautiful historic architecture, artistic interiors, and adjoining museum. Continue with visits to additional historic churches and enjoy an opportunity to meet with a local religious community. The remainder of the day is free for leisure and personal exploration. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Goa.
After breakfast, visit Fort Aguada, a magnificent 17th-century Portuguese fort offering spectacular views of the Arabian Sea. Explore the historic fort complex, including its iconic old lighthouse and other interesting attractions within the premises. Following the visit, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival in Kolkata, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Mother House and Museum (closed on Thursdays), the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity established by Mother Teresa in 1950. Continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, an impressive Gothic-style cathedral constructed between 1839 and 1847, renowned for its magnificent stained-glass windows and colonial architecture. Later, visit Bandel Church (Basilica of the Holy Rosary), one of the oldest and most famous Christian pilgrimage churches in India, followed by the Sacred Heart Church, a well-known Catholic church in Kolkata. In the evening, enjoy free time for leisure or explore College Street, the intellectual and literary heart of Kolkata, known for its bookstores, scholars, academicians, students, and book lovers. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
After breakfast, proceed for the final sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Visit the Church of Christ the King, famous for its architectural beauty and religious significance. Continue to the iconic Howrah Bridge, one of the world's longest cantilever bridges and a symbol of Kolkata. Drive through Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), the historic commercial and administrative center of the city, home to many important colonial-era buildings, businesses, and banks. Thereafter, visit the Victoria Memorial (closed on Mondays), Kolkata’s magnificent white marble monument inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1921. Following the sightseeing tour, transfer to the airport to board your scheduled flight to your onward destination.
