Follow in the footsteps of St Thomas - a Private Pilgrimage Tour in Chennai
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Follow in the footsteps of St Thomas - a Private Pilgrimage Tour in Chennai
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Highlights
Your private tour will follow the footsteps of St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. You will visit the Basilica of San Thome as well as St Thomas Mount where he was killed. This has been a well known Christian pilgrimage site for centuries. After the tour, lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
Highlights
• San Thome Basilica
• Ancient image of Our Blessed Mother
• Cave at Little Mount to see prints of St Thomas
Itinerary
Chennai (Madras)
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be picked up in a private vehicle from your hotel in Chennai at 08:00 A.M. and proceed for your private day tour following the footsteps of Saint Thomas with an English Speaking Guide. According to legend, St Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, introduced Christianity to India and preached here between AD 52 and AD 72, when he was martyred on St Thomas Mount. In the 10th century AD, Christians from Persia founded the Christian village of Santhome. They built a Church and tomb over the burial site of St.Thomas. You can also see an ancient image of Our Blessed Mother. After visiting the church and museum, you will go to St Thomas Mount. The cave at Little Mount is where St.Thomas in AD 68 did penance. Following the tour, you will be driven to a local restaurant for an included Buffet Lunch (Beverage Excluded). At the conclusion of your lunch around 02:30 pm, you will be driven back to your hotel in Chennai.
What's included
INCLUDED
English Speaking Local Guide.
Lunch
Buffet lunch at the local restaurant ( Beverage Excluded
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Hotel pick up / drop off within city center in Chennai.
Transport by private vehicle.
NOT INCLUDED
Food
Gratuities
Donations.
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Location
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Chennai (Madras), India
Provider
SITA World Tours
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