Drench yourself in Cochin Martial Arts with one of the most popular art form, Kalaripayattu. An hour long session of Kalaripayattu in Kochi will introduce you to the practice of the arts in the battlefield where you will visit the traditional training space for Kalaripayattu. The art form will be demonstrated to you where four to six people flexibly move through, making some impressive steps and jumps. You will also learn about twenty seven weapons used as well as an explanation on each.

After this session of Kalaripayattu you will be taken to Fort Cochin and Mattancherry for Cochin Heritage Tour. You will be next taken for your half-day excursion with a visit to the Dutch Palace (which will be closed on Fridays) which was built by the Portuguese, but was later renovated by the Dutch, and hence the name. It was presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555 and since then the glory of the Palace has spread owing to its murals instilled in the traditions of Hindu Temple Art. You will next visit the Jewish Synagogue (which will be closed on Friday noon and Saturday). It was built in 1568 A.D and the Synagogue still stands as a testimony for communal harmony. You can also see some of The Great Scrolls of Old Testament and a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew Script still preserved in the Synagogue. Afterwards, we move to visit St. Francis Church. It is believed to be the oldest European Church built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D. After the death of Vasco-Da-Gama, the Portuguese explorer, he was buried here in this church and fourteen years later, his remains were taken to Portugal. You are allowed to enter the church but only barefoot. You will also witness the various methods used by the local fishermen to catch fish and you will also be able to see the Chinese fishing nets.

Before you depart to the port, enjoy a relaxing one hour cruise through the backwaters. Open up your vistas to the spectacular views of Marine Drive and Bolgatty Palace. Also get charmed with a scintillating sunset viewed from the boat. Afterwards, you will be taken back to the port.