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Day 8 - Friday

 

Mumbai

Depending on the day of week, walk to the synagogue 
for Shabbat services. After Brunch (Kosher) with 
the community in the synagogue, we’ll tour the city in 
afternoon – a visit to the Prince of Wales Museum 
is a highlight. Again, tonight you’ll sleep in Mumbai.

Day 9 - Saturday

 

Mumbai

Today we’ll embark on a full-day excursion south of 
Mumbai to the rocky outcrop where the legend of the 
Bene Israel or “Shabbat Oil Pressers” started. The 
story is that 7 men and 7 women survived a shipwreck 
in the time of Solomon. They became oil pressers and 
remained in the area. There remain shuls and Jews 
continue  pressing oil today. The area is considered to 
be the holiest shrine for the Bene Israelis of Mumbai. 
This is where they believe Elijah ascended on his 
chariot and the marks of his horses can be seen in 
the rocks. You will visit the original site at Navgaon, 
see the historic monument, visit a Bene Israel village 
and meet the remaining Bene Israel Jews. 
Lunch today will be packed or vegetarian – after our  
return to the hotel we’ll have dinner at the JDC – Jewish 
Community Centre. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 10 - Sunday

 

Mumbai – Cochin (by Flight)

After breakfast you’ll transfer to the airport in time for 

your flight to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin Airport you 
will be met by our representative who will meet and 
assist you in transfering to your hotel.
Today we’ll visit the Jewish Town and the Pardesi 
Synagogue – built by Samuel Castiel, David Belila, 
Ephrahim Sala and Joseph Levi on the grounds of the 
Maharaja of Cochin’s residence. The first Synagogue 
of the commonwealth, it is among the oldest in the 
world. Overnight in Cochin.

Day 11 - Monday

 

Cochin 

We’ll have breakfast at the hotel and begin the 
day with an excursion to the Muziris Heritage 
Area to visit Paravur Jewish Synagogue and 
Chendamangalam Jewish Synagogue. Upon 

our return you’ll enjoy a guided city tour including 
Mattancherry Palace (built in 1555 and renovated 
by the Dutch in 1663, it contains 17th century 
murals of the Ramayana), St. Francis Church, the 
oldest in India, and the famous Chinese fishing nets  
(introduced by a trader from Kubla Khan’s China). 
Later in the afternoon we’ll visit a Charitable Trust 
and its associated school  and shop.
We’ll spend this last night in Cochin.

Day12 - Tuesday

Depart Cochin

After breakfast you’ll transfer to Cochin airport in time 
to connect with your flight  home. 

Jewish Heritage

City

4 Star Hotels

5 Star Hotels

Delhi

 Suryaa 

 Le Meridien 

Pune

 Royal Orchid Golden Suite 

 O Hotel 

Mumbai

 Fariyas 

 Taj Mahal Palace & Tower 

Cochin

 Radisson  BLU 

 Le Meridien 

Arrival

Double

Single

Double

Single

Apr 15 - Sept 30, 2018

$1,583

$2,962

$2,032

$3,699

Oct 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019

$1,776

$3,353

$2,583

$4,821

(Not Valid from Dec 20, 2018 to Jan 10, 2019)

Prices are in USD

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