Upon arrival, your Passion To India guide will be happy to welcome you and help you check-in at your hotel where you can refresh and rest. A summary of your stay will be presented to you. Depending on your arrival time you can go for a walk and have a first contact with the city. Chennai is commonly known as "Gateway to the South", the culture of South India is indeed very different from that of the North. Visit Kapaleeshwara temple, Triplicane and Sri Parthasarathy.And also St. Thomas Cathedral, Fort St. George, Museums. Night in Chennai.

Enjoy your breakfast before heading to Kanchipuram, the historic capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also known for the quality of its locally made silk saris. Visit Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareshwara Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, and Vaigundha Perumal Temples. Enjoy a delicious meal, typical of South India, at a local restaurant before discovering a silk weaving workshop. After walking through the sacred city of Kanchipuram, you will be driven to Mamallapuram to spend the night.

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Mandawa. This morning, discover one of the most beautiful sites in South India. Mahabalipuram is known for its seven pagodas. Visit the Ganges Descent, Krishna's Butter Ball, cave temples, the five Rathas and the famous seaside temple. After discovering this rich cultural heritage, enjoy your afternoon on the beach. Overnight at Mamallapuram

After breakfast, departure for Pondicherry, a former French colony. In the afternoon, visit the famous temple of Sri Manakula Vinayagar, the Aurobindo Ashram and short visit of Auroville to see the temple of peace - Matrimandir. After discovering these must-see places, return to the hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry

After breakfast, depart for Kumbakonam with a visit to Chidambaram - the famous temple of Shiva. Arrival and installation at the hotel. In the afternoon you can take a walk with the famous oxcarts of the city or attend a local bullfight. Night in Kumbakonam.

After breakfast visit the temple of Dharasuram then departure for Thanjavur. Arrival and installation at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the great temple of Brihadisvara dedicated to the god Shiva and his big bull, the museum of Thanjavur, his art gallery and his palace. Night in Thanjavur.

After breakfast departure for Karaikudi in the Chettinad region. This region owes its name to the Chettiars, a Tamil community of merchants who in the nineteenth century build palaces in the region, thanks to the money raised with their economic activities in Asia in the nineteenth century. Three villages are included in UNESCO's inventory. Stroll through this city with beautiful wide streets lined with sumptuous buildings. You will live in one of its extraordinary homes and taste the famous cuisine for its delicacy. Night in Karaikudi.

Enjoy the sunrise over this beautiful little town and after breakfast depart for Madurai. En route you can visit the temples of Karpagavinayagar and Kundrakkudi Murugan. Night in Madurai.

Visit Madurai, the city - temple where you can visit the incredible Meenakshi Amman temple, one of the masterpieces of Dravidian architecture and one of the most important active temples of India.

It is dedicated to the "wife" of the god Shiva. Its eleven huge colorful Gopuram overlook the surrounding countryside. At the end of the day you can attend a puja (ritual ceremony). Night in Madurai.

Visit the Thirumalai Naik Palace - an Indo-Muslim building famous for its domes and stucco arches. Visit the temple of Tiruparankundram, visit the Gandhi Museum. The many shops and local craft markets allow you to stroll at leisure and to be in contact with the population. Night in Madurai.

It's time to pack your bags and leave with unforgettable memories of India. You will be accompanied to Madurai airport to catch your return flight.