27.01.16 - 10.02.16

Kathrin und Andreas

Hallo Karl-Heinz,
kannst Du mal mehr Infos zu den Ausflügen geben, wir würden uns eventuell anschließen.
Viele Grüße Andreas

stellaaura

Hallo Andreas,
ich habe für Mangalore und für Goa je zwei Angebotsvorschläge von Magic. Da sie sehr umfangreich sind, würde ich sie dir gern einfach weiterleiten. Ich weiss aber nicht, wie das hier im Forum technisch geht. Deshalb mein Vorschlag: melde dich auf meiner e-Mail Adresse:
khmatthias@gmx.de. Dann schicke ich dir die Unterlagen. Für Mumbai habe ich das Angebot eines privaten Reiseführers, bei dem ich auch schon gebucht habe (hat gute Kritiken im Internet).

Beste Grüße
Karl-Heinz

joergi

Wären auch an Ausflügen interessiert.
Bitte Info

stellaaura

Hallo Andreas, hallo Joergi,
hier ist das Angebot für Mangalore, Goa folgt später.
Gruß
Karl-Heinz

MANGALORE MAGIC
SHIP: AIDAaura
Arriving Mangalore at 0800 hrs on 3 February, 2016 (Wednesday)
Departing Mangalore same day at 1800 hrs

How the tour is run: Mangalore is a small port town, and there isn’t a big
English-speaking tourism industry there. Full time professional guides are
not available in this town. What we provide are trained English-speaking
escorts for the tour, along with car and driver and a tour itinerary of
places to visit which we have checked out and visited and think you will
find interesting.

OPTION - I
Karkala, Moodbidri, Local Bazaar and Farm Visit

In this tour we will go on a drive to Karkala and Moodabidri, two sleepy
towns situated around an hour’s drive from Mangalore. The drive is
interesting once you leave the port behind, and you will see many coconut
trees, arecanut trees, etc.

Between the 14th and 16th centuries, this area near Mangalore became a great
centre of learning and pilgrimage for members of the ancient Jain faith. In
Karkala the giant statue of Gomateshwara attracts Jain pilgrims from far and
wide. It is on top of a hill and provides panoramic views of the
countryside. In Moodabidri, we will visit the famous 1000-pillared Jain
Temple dedicated to Chandranatha. This is the largest Jain temple in coastal
Karanataka, with richly carved pillars; and no two pillars in this temple
are alike.

We will also visit the local bazaar at Moodbidri, which has visitors from
the surrounding areas, buying fruits, vegetables, spices, clothes, food
items and other items of daily use. It is a nice way to see daily life in
this part of the country.

This area of Mangalore is known for its pineapples and other tropical
fruits. We will visit a working fruit farm with a bamboo grove. We will walk
through the farm, learn about the various spices, trees, fruits and other
products grown at the farm. You can taste their famous pineapples if you
wish, and take a restroom break. They also offer spices for sale if you
would like to buy some.

Plan for the day:
* Pickup from docks at 9:00 a.m.
* Transfer to Karkala 1hr 15 mins, drive to the top of the hill to see
the Jain Gomateshwara Statue and views of the green countryside
* 11:00 to 11:20 transfer to Soans Farm, visit the farm
* 12:00 noon transfer to 1000-pillar temple (15 minutes), visit the
temple and the local market at Moodbidri
* 1:30 p.m. depart back to docks by 3:30 pm (you can bring sandwiches
or snacks from the ship to eat on the ride back)

Notes: Please bring an extra pair of socks as shoes are not allowed in the
temples, and the temple stone flooring can be hot in areas exposed to the
sun. September is the tail end of the monsoon season, so hot stone floors
may not be a big problem for you. However it may rain (although probably not
much). Please wear sensible footwear accordingly. An umbrella would be
useful protection from both sun and rain. Soans Farm has clean toilets.
Please bring packed sandwiches and snacks from the ship to eat on the drive
back.

Cost: The pricing is as follows:
Rs 12,000 using a Toyota Innova car (Max 4 Persons)
Rs 18,500 using Tempo Traveler (Max 8 persons)

Inclusions: English-speaking escort, AC transport, driver with cell phone,
fuel, parking charges, tolls, entrances, bottled water, all taxes.
Excludes: Entrance ticket Rs 200 extra per person for Soans Farm, meals,
insurance, tips.

OPTION - II
Mangalore City Exploration

We will begin with a visit to Kadri Manjunatha Temple, which is more than
1000 years old. This temple, built in the 10th / 11th century, has several
sacred bathing tanks which people visit before praying. You can see the
Mangalore-style tiled roofs and courtyards for an understanding of
traditional temple architecture of the area.

Next, we will visit a grand modern temple in Kudroli dedicated to
Gokarnatha, founded by the great social reformer Sri Narayana Guru, who
rejected caste-based differences promoted the idea that all people are equal
before God. The temple complex is large, showing diverse influences, with
many interesting legends displayed. It includes a marriage hall.

After visiting these two temples, we will drive through the city centre,
seeing the streets and daily life in the city. Our next stop is the Central
Market wholesale bazaar, where agricultural produce (fruits and vegetables)
from the surrounding countryside is brought each day for sale.

>From the market, we will go to Saint Aloysius Chapel, which remains even
today, a unique case of Italian art in India. Built by the Jesuits in 1890,
the chapel was painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni, and attracts
thousands of visitors every year.

For lunch we will visit a specialty restaurant to taste the famous Mangalore
cuisine (you can have either seafood or meat-based or vegetarian lunch,
depending on your preference). You can read more about the cuisine here
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangalorean_cuisine</a>> .

After lunch, we will visit a cashew processing factory. India is one of the
leading producers, processors and exporters of cashews in the world,
accounting for 65% of the world’s exports.

Plan for the day:
* Pickup from docks at 9:00 a.m.
* Transfer to Mangalore 30 mins, visit Kadri Manjunatha and Kudroli
Gokarnatha Temples
* 11:30 to 1:00 Visit the Central Market wholesale bazaar for fruits
and vegetables, and Aloysius Chapel
* 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch at a specialty restaurant to taste the famous
Mangalore cuisine (you can have either seafood or meat-based or vegetarian
lunch, depending on your preference)
* 2:00 to 3:00 - transfer to Cashew processing factory (30 mins), and
tour of the cashew processing (30 mins)
* Drop to docks by 3:30 p.m.
* If you would also like to visit the flower market on Car Street, or
the fish market, please let the guide know and they will add it to your
tour.

Cost: The pricing is as follows:
Rs 12,000 using a Toyota Innova car (Max 4 Persons)
Rs 18,500 using Tempo Traveler (Max 8 persons)

Inclusions: English-speaking escort, AC transport, driver with cell phone,
fuel, parking charges, tolls, bottled water, all taxes.

Excludes: Entrances, meals, insurance, tips.

Kind Regards
Parveen

-----Original Message-----
From: Deepa Krishnan [http://mailto:deepa@magictoursofindia.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 5:08 AM
To: 'Karl-Heinz Matthias'
Cc: parveen@magictoursofindia.com
Subject: RE: Visiting New Mangalore and Goa

Thanks for your mail.
I have copied my colleague Parveen.
She will send you a reply with tour details for all the ports.

Kind Regards
Deepa

stellaaura

Hallo Andreas, hallo Joergi,

hier der zweite Teil - Goa - . Wir überlegen, ob wir Option zwei buchen.
Falls Ihr noch einen deutsch sprechenden Führer für Mumbai sucht, kann ich Euch eine Kontaktadresse mailen. Nach meinem letzten Informationsstand hat er noch vier Plätze (max. 15 Teilnehmer) frei.
Würde mich freuen, von Euch zu hören

Gruß
Karl-Heinz

GOA MAGIC
SHIP: AIDAaura
Arriving Goa at 0800 hr on 4 February, 2016 (Thursday)
Departing Goa the same day at 1800 hrs

OPTION 1 - SPICE PLANTATION, TEMPLES AND ELEPHANTS

What this tour is about: This is a relaxed day out at a local spice
plantation, with an opportunity for both children and adults to interact
with elephants.
In this tour, we will pick you up from the docks/your hotel and take you to
visit a spice plantation in Ponda (about 30kms south-east of Panjim).

The various spices grown here include Black pepper Cardamom, Nutmeg,
Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Chillies, Coriander, etc. The staff at the
plantation will take you around and give you an introduction to these
various spices. You will also see Goa's typical tropical trees like Cashew,
Areca nut (Betel nut) and palm trees. Tropical Fruit like Star fruit, Jack
Fruit, Custard Apple, Bananas, Papayas, Pineapple and Citrus Fruits are also
seen. Various local birds are also sighted at the plantation.The plantation
also offers elephant rides and elephant bathing. They also serve a
traditional Goan lunch in their open area restaurant This area of Goa also
has many temples, so if you are interested you can visit the Mangeshi Temple
(please dress modestly for temple visits).

How it works: Full day tour, starting and ending from the docks
After breakfast leave ship at 10:00 a.m.
Drive 1 hr 15 mins to spice plantation
1 hr plantation tour and elephant ride (if available on that day)
Post lunch visit temple in village based on your interests and available
time
Return to ship by 4:00 p.m.

Cost and Inclusions:
Rs 2250 per person per day for a group of 9-15 people
Rs 2500 per person per day for a group of 7-8 people
Rs 3000 per person per day for a group of 5-6 people
Rs 3500 per person per day for a group of 4 people
Rs 4500 per person per day for a group of 3 people
Rs 6000 per person per day for a couple
Rs 10500 for a solo person

The price we charge includes pick up from inside the docks and drop
(air-conditioned transport), driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges,
tolls, English-speaking guide, personalized tour itinerary, entrances to the
spice farm, lunch, bottled water, illustrated handouts (English), and drop
back at ship.

There is elephant bathing and elephant rides at the farm, but this really
depends on availability and it is not guaranteed. You can pay directly for
elephant rides if interested. The rides cost approximately Rs 600 per person
and the bathing costs approximately Rs 600 per person

EXCLUDES: TIPS and INSURANCE

OPTION II - GOA PAST AND PRESENT – WE WILL TRY AND A MAKE GERMAN SPEAKING
GROUP

What this tour is about: This is a tour of Panjim (the current capital of
Goa), combined with a visit to ‘Velha Goa’ or Old Goa (the previous
capital). The tour covers some of the popular tourist must-see’s in Goa,
including a heritage walk in the interesting Latin quarter of Panjim. It
also includes a visit to a temple, as well as a vibrant and colorful
traditional bazaar to experience the bustle of daily life in Goa.

Background: Goa was among the most important centres of the ancient and
medieval world, trading in calico, spices, precious metals and many other
goods. It has been under various Hindu dynasties for most of its history,
with a brief period under Muslim rulers. When the Portuguese arrived in Goa,
it was under the Muslim Bahmani empire. The Portuguese defeated the Bahmanis
and conquered Goa in 1510; thus beginning 450 years of Christian rule. This
rule ended when in 1961, the Indian army marched into Goa, and overthrew the
Portuguese. These historical events have left their mark on Goa, influencing
not only religion and architecture, but also the language, dress, cuisine
and lifestyle of Goans. On this tour, you will see not only Goa’s
interesting monuments, but also its diverse cultures.

What the tour covers:
The tour includes the following (there will be a break for lunch in
between):
- A drive to the top of a hill for a panoramic view of Goa. Here, our
guide will show you the layout of the land, highlighting the rivers,
islands, transport systems, and providing an overview of life in Goa.

- A visit to the churches of Old Goa, the “Rome of the East”, which
was the administrative seat of the Portuguese. We will visit Se Cathedral
(the seat of theArchbishop of Goa), and the Basilica of Bom Jesus which
contains the body of Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary who was
canonised in 1622.

- A brief walk through the heritage district of Fontainhas – this is
a residential area, the Latin quarter of Panjim where the traditional
colourful houses of the Catholic and Hindu community are still preserved.
Here you will see the original fountain after which the area was named. Life
in this old quarter still continues its sleepy ways.

- Bazaar walk through the bustling Panjim fish and vegetable market –
this is a large colourful market where you can see all sorts of interesting
things on offer, including household wares, spices, fish, meat, vegetables
and many other goods. It’s a great way to see daily life in Goa!

Other ideas:
- A visit to a Hindu temple to see the local architectural styles and
prayer rituals. Hindus form the majority of the Goan population (around
70%), and the temple is a good way to see the “inner life” and rituals of
this community.
- If you are interested, you can also visit a popular local beach in
Goa, before being dropped back at the ship.
- Those interested in museums may visit the Museum of Christian Art in
Goa or the State Museum.
- If you would like to go shopping for handicrafts, please let the
guide know.

Duration: We suggest that we pick you from at the ship at 10:00 a.m. and
drop you back after the tour around 4:00p.m. and cover as much as we can in
the duration available, based on your interests. This is a private tour and
open to modifications.

Cost and Inclusions:
The prices for a tour of Goa are as follows:
Rs 2250 per person per day for a group of 9-15 people
Rs 2500 per person per day for a group of 7-8 people
Rs 3000 per person per day for a group of 5-6 people
Rs 3500 per person per day for a group of 4 people
Rs 4500 per person per day for a group of 3 people
Rs 6000 per person per day for a couple
Rs 10500 for a solo person

The price we charge includes pick up from inside the docks and drop
(air-conditioned transport), driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges,
tolls, English-speaking guide, personalized tour itinerary, any entrance
tickets, bottled water, illustrated handouts (English), and drop back at
ship.

EXCLUDES: TIPS, MEALS and INSURANCE

To book this tour, e-mail us. Payment is by cash on the day of the tour.

Kind Regards
Parveen

-----Original Message-----
From: Deepa Krishnan [http://mailto:deepa@magictoursofindia.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 5:08 AM
To: 'Karl-Heinz Matthias'
Cc: parveen@magictoursofindia.com
Subject: RE: Visiting New Mangalore and Goa

Thanks for your mail.
I have copied my colleague Parveen.
She will send you a reply with tour details for all the ports.

Kind Regards
Deepa

-----Original Message-----
From: Karl-Heinz Matthias [http://mailto:KHMatthias@gmx.de]
Sent: 17 October 2015 02:17
To: deepa@magictoursofindia.com
Subject: Visiting New Mangalore and Goa

Bingo.H.J.

Sind auch dabei H.J. und Elli

wori

Grüß Gott Karl Heinz,
wir wären auch an einer Teilnahme an den Ausflügen für Mangalore und für Goa interessiert.
Diese Dubai - Indien Tour haben wir bereits schon einmal mitgemacht und könne nur sagen 'wiederholenswert'
Hierbei hatten wir allerdings die Ausflüge über AIDA gebucht / wir denken aber, dass eine private Tour besser wird
Gruß Rita & Wolfgang

Karibikfan

Hallo Leute,

wir Ulrike und Dietmar (End 50) sind auch dabei.

Habe gerade bei Magictours nach freien Plätzen gefragt - mal sehn ob noch was geht.

Bis dann

Dietmar

alex-hei

Hallo zusammen,

haben erst vor kurzem vario gebucht und sind auch mit auf der Route. Ausflüge in Indien noch total unentschieden. Hat jemand Tipps für uns bzgl. privater Anbieter in Indien. Hat jemand Infos über noch offene Plätze. Leider ist mein englisch miserabel.

Indien ist für uns komplettes Neuland. Die Dubai Route kennen wir bereits.

Da wir erst mitte November von unserer letzten Kreuzfahrt zurückgekommen sind, sind wir jetzt etwas im Stress bzgl. dem Indien Visum und hoffen dass wir das noch hinkriegen (in Bayern ist das leider etwas langsamer als in Berlin oder Frankfurt).

Sandra und Martin

aus Bayern

Nessi1980

So... Visaanträge sind verschickt. Hoffentlich passt alles!
Einfach geht aber auch anders, oder ging nur mir das so?

Ausflüge sind mittlerweile auch gebucht und so langsam beginnt die Vorfreude.

Wünsche allen schöne Weihnachtsfeiertage!

Viele Grüße Vanessa

US1975

Wir sind auch dabei, Simone (34) & Ulf (40)

Am Dienstag haben unsere Visa schon im Briefkasten gesteckt - obwohl wir sie gerade erst letzte Woche Freitag in Hamburg beantragt haben... Respekt !

Bald heißt es

Liebe Grüße,
Ulf

mannim

Hallo, wir sind auch vom 27.1. - 10.2. auf der aura. Touren in Dubai und AbuDhabi haben wir über Bakadi gebucht. In Muscat wollten wir auch bei Bakadi buchen, da die eine Tour in deutscher Sprache anbieten. Leider findet sie nur statt, wenn sie von min. 4 Personen gebucht wird. Bakadi hat nun eine Warteliste eingerichtet. Wenn Interesse besteht bitte bei -> bakadi.com (unter Kreuzfahrtausflüge-Orient-Muscat-City Tour Muscat) informieren und ggf. buchen.
In Indien werden wir Ausflüge mit AIDA machen, da wir leider kein english können/verstehen.
Allen "Mitfahrern" wünschen wir schon jetzt frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch !
Schöne Grüße mit viel Vorfreude von
Silvia und Manfred aus Mönchengladbach

nemomd

Hallo,

wir (4 Pers.) haben jetzt die Reise auch kurzfristig am Freitag gebucht.
Wir suchen vor allem in Indien noch Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.
Gibt es noch Verfügbarkeiten bei den verschiedenen Optionen, bzw. wer hat Kontakt zu einen guten privaten Reiseführer?
Unsere Kinder würden auch gerne an einen schönen Strand. Kommt beim Strand nur Muscat in Frage? Kann man diesen Strand dort nur mit AIDA oder Bacadi erreichen?

Vielen Dank
Andreas

nemomd

Hier noch eine Facebook Gruppe zu unserer Reise.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694237814125042/

joergi

Kabinen wurden zugeteilt.
Deck 5 Vorne

Wolfgang

Hallo,
wir sind gerade von dieser Tour zurück gekommen. Große Temperaturunterschiede zwischen Indien und den Emiraten waren vorhanden. Indien bis 36°, VAE und Oman max 25°.
Wir sind auch wieder im Januar dabei.

Face Check war auf See zwischen Dubai und Mumbai. Hat sich aber fast über den ganzen Tag hingezogen.

Bis bald.
Wolfgang

mannim

Hallo Andreas,
habe ich das richtig gelesen, dass du die Tour CityTour Muscat bei Bakadi Dreams für den 7.2.16 gebucht hast ?

Gruß Manfred aus Mönchengladbach

nemomd

Zitat von mannim

Hallo Andreas,
habe ich das richtig gelesen, dass du die Tour CityTour Muscat bei Bakadi Dreams für den 7.2.16 gebucht hast ?

Gruß Manfred aus Mönchengladbach

Hallo Manfred, wir haben noch nichts gebucht bis jetzt.
Wir überlegen zur Zeit noch.
Was hast du denn vor?
VG
Andreas

mannim

Hallo, in Dubai haben wir am 27. die Citytour mit Burij Kalifa, in AbhuDabhi machen wir den Sonnenaufgang in der Wüste und in Muscat wollen wir die Citytour machen. Für diese Tour gibt es eine Warteliste! Diese Touren haben/wollen wir bei BAKADI.de buchen, daes bei denen kleine Gruppen gibt und der Scout garantiert deutsch spricht. Schau einfach auf der Homepage von BAKADI.
Gruss Manni

imt39644

Zitat von Wolfgang

Hallo,
wir sind gerade von dieser Tour zurück gekommen. Große Temperaturunterschiede zwischen Indien und den Emiraten waren vorhanden. Indien bis 36°, VAE und Oman max 25°.
Wir sind auch wieder im Januar dabei.

Face Check war auf See zwischen Dubai und Mumbai. Hat sich aber fast über den ganzen Tag hingezogen.

Bis bald.
Wolfgang

Hallo Wolfgang,

vielen Dank für die aktuellen Info's. Interessant das der Face check wieder auf See gemacht wird. Bei unserer letzten Tour, Weihnachten vergangenen Jahres, fand alles im Hafen von Mumbai statt und hat unseren Landgang nach hinten gezogen.

Kannst Du mir mitteilen um welche Uhrzeit ungefähr Schiffsfreigabe in Mumbai am ersten Tag war ?

Bin noch ein wenig am "feinplanen" für Mumbai

Bis bald - Gruss Sven

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