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| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 01 Mar | Depart UK, United Kingdom Fly overnight from London to Chennai to join Minerva. |
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| 02 Mar | Chennai, India Embark Minerva |
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| 03 Mar | Chennai, India The ‘gateway to South India’, a sprawling city of beautifully carved temples, serene beaches and colonial monuments. |
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| 04 Mar | At Sea Cruise the Bay of Bengal |
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| 05 Mar | At Sea Cruise the Bay of Bengal |
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| 06 Mar | Tuticorin, India A rare opportunity to discover Tuticorin and the charming little city of Palayamkottai, the Oxford of South India. |
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| 07 Mar | Cochin, India Kerala is recognised as amongst India’s most beautiful states. Spend the afternoon exploring its restful backwaters on an unforgettable boat trip or explore the old colonial city of Cochin. This evening, enjoy a display of the local Kathakali dance. |
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| 08 Mar | Cochin, India A further morning in port allows you to discover the riverine life of rural India before setting sail early this afternoon. |
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| 09 Mar | Mangalore, India Pass an enjoyable morning visiting the two spectacular Jain Temples to be found at Moodabidri and Karkala. |
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| 10 Mar | Marmagao, Goa, India An intriguing fusion of colonial Portugal and modern India. Enjoy a leisurely morning soaking up the atmosphere of Old Goa or enjoying a scenic drive through the lush Goan countryside. |
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| 11 Mar | Mumbai, India A lunchtime arrival into this vibrant city, a mix of India’s extremes, where you can admire a wealth of Art Deco and grand colonial relics on a city tour or take a boat across to Elephanta Island, home to the most famous cave temples in Maharashtra. |
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| 12 Mar | Mumbai, India A further morning in port to admire exhibits from all over India in the flamboyant Prince of Wales Museum or visit the buddhist rock cut caves ay Kanheri. |
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| 13 Mar | At Sea Cruise the Arabian Sea |
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| 14 Mar | At Sea Cruise the Arabian Sea |
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| 15 Mar | Muscat, Oman A full day in the relaxed, friendly capital of Oman where you can explore the labyrinth of old buildings that make up the Old Town and see the Sultan’s Palace dominating the waterfront. |
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| 16 Mar | Arrive UK, United Kingdom Fly from Muscat to the UK. |
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| 16 days | |
| 01 March 2011 | |
| SOLD OUT | |
Description
The extraordinary changing faces of India, from the colonial cities of Chennai and Mumbai to the undiscovered towns and rural backwaters of Tuticorin and Cochin. Savour the contrasts of this magnificent country.
Itineraries and timings may be subject to change.
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