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St Thomas tour in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$135
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Overview
Saint Thomas's journey through India reveals a tapestry of historical and spiritual landmarks, including the revered San Thome Basilica and the serene cave in Little Mount. This tour invites you to explore key sites that illuminate his profound influence on Christianity.
- 🏰 San Thome Basilica Visit: Marvel at the stunning 16th-century basilica built over the tomb of Saint Thomas, a significant site for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore.
- ⛪ Little Mount Shrine: Visit the cave where Saint Thomas is said to have hidden and see the miraculous spring believed to have been created by him.
- ✝️ Stand on St Thomas Mount, the site of his martyrdom, and reflect at the altar of Our Lady of Expectation, built in 1523.
- 🗺️ Enjoy a guided tour led by an experienced English-speaking guide, offering deep insights into each landmark.
- 🚗 Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off from all hotels in Chennai, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
- 🕒 Immerse yourself in this enriching 4-hour journey, designed for all physical fitness levels.
- 💼 All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included, providing you with a hassle-free experience.
- 🌍 Public transportation options are readily available nearby for additional convenience.
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St Thomas tour in Chennai
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Car
- Full time guide
- Pick up and drop from all hotels in Chennai
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Drinks
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Santhome Cathedral BasilicaWe visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. In the 10th century AD Christians from Persia, founded this Christian village of Santhome, and then they built a Church and tomb over the burial site of St.Thomas. Built in neo gothic style the present structure was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The Shrine preserves a small bone of the Saint and the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced. We will also get to see an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother St. Francis Xavier used to pray.
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Little Mount ShrineLittle Mount is a cave in which St.Thomas hid in AD 68 and did penance. There is an opening to the east of the cave through which St.Thomas escaped when his pursuers caught up with him here. The palm print and hand print near the tunnel’s entrance are believed to be those of St.Thomas himself. We will also see the masonry cross cut at the top of the hill which is believed to be the cross before which St.Thomas prayed. Another interesting aspect of this cave is the spring inside the hill which is perennial and is supposed to be the miraculous creation of the St. Thomas himself.
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St. Thomas Mount National ShrineOn 21st december AD 72, St Thomas was murdered on this hillock. The hill has a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Expectation which was built in 1523. The altar of this shrine was built on the spot where St. Thomas was murdered. A gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547 is the other interesting relic of St Thomas Mount.
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St Thomas tour in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$135
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