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Historic Escapes

Mahabalipuram .
Mahabalipuram.
Heritage.
Thanjavur Temple
Thanjavur

Itinerary

  • Arrival at Chennai International Airport (morning).
  • Check-in: 5-star beach resort
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Visit: Shore Temple at sunset, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas.
  • Evening: Cultural performance or sea-view dinner
  • Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
  • Morning drive to Kanchipuram (2 hours).
  • Visit: Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Silk Weaving Centre.
  • Enjoy a traditional South Indian thali lunch.
  • Return to Mahabalipuram by evening.
  • Relax at the beach or spa.
  • Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
  • Early departure by road (6–7 hours)
  • En route, optional visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple (UNESCO).
  • Check-in: Svatma Hotel
  • Relax and enjoy a curated dinner experience.
  • Overnight in Thanjavur.
  • Guided visit to Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO), Thanjavur Palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library.
  • Watch a Tanjore painting demonstration.
  • Evening: Cultural music or dance performance at hotel.
  • Overnight in Thanjavur
  • Leisurely drive to Chettinad (2.5–3 hrs).
  • Check-in:  Hotel
  • Afternoon: Village walk, antique shopping.
  • Enjoy a Chettinad cooking session or heritage dinner.
  • Overnight in Chettinad.
  • Visit: Kanadukathan Palace, local temples, and Athangudi tile-making unit.
  • Optional bullock cart ride or cycling tour through villages.
  • Lunch at a Chettinad home.
  • Relaxing evening at the mansion with a curated mocktail.
  • Overnight in Chettinad.
  • Morning transfer to Madurai (2.5 hrs).
  • Check-in: 5-star heritage hotel
  • Visit: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace.
  • Evening: Attend the Meenakshi temple night Aarti ceremony.
  • Overnight in Madurai.
  • Leisure breakfast at the hotel.
  • Explore local flower markets or shop for souvenirs.
  • Transfer to Madurai Airport for departure or onward connection to Chennai/Bangalore/Delhi.