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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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