Suriani Heritage Experience | Thycattussery

A Syrian heritage dining experience

With a legacy spanning 2,000 years in Kerala, join us to discover Kerala’s unique Suriani heritage with a local family.

Imagine this: a breathtaking 300-year-old restored ancestral bungalow in the serene countryside near Kochi, nestled within a spice plantation and surrounded by tranquil nature where you dine in a private gazebo, immersed in the beauty of the outdoors, while enjoying homemade dishes crafted from timeless recipes passed down through generations.

But that’s not all! Explore the family’s heritage home, learning about its vernacular architecture and the stories behind their heirlooms. If you have time, dive into local adventures with a village walk, fishing in the ponds, exploring the lush spice plantation, and enjoy a unique wine-tasting session.

This isn’t just an experience—it’s an immersive journey into Kerala's Syrian heritage. Come create unforgettable memories with a perfect blend of history, flavour, and fun.

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Focus: History, culture, cuisine, lifestyle

Duration: ~3 Hrs

Tour Time slots: 12:00pm, 7:00pm, Mon-Sat (Based on availability) (This experience must be booked in advance)

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✪ Highlights

A 3-hour visit to a local home for a cultural and culinary immersion.
Get insights into the family's Syrian Christian heritage.
Curated lunch/dinner.
Savour traditional Syrian Christian dishes made with love and the freshest ingredients.
Engaging stories to experience the community's vibrant heritage.

✪ What's included

Accompanied by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
Home-cooked meal prepared by the hosts.
A special home-made wine tasting (on request)
A home tour.

✪ What's excluded

Vehicle for the experience.
Hotel pickups and drops.
Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
Food and beverage not included in the experience.

✪ Traveller Tips

Since it’s a meal experience and we would be trying out a wide range of food, it’s advised to eat light before joining the experience.
Non-vegetarian dishes hold pride of place in Syrian Christian cooking. This experience won't be suitable for vegetarians.
This experience can be added on with our Fort Cochin experiences.

✪ Mandates

Photography is permitted. Videography is not permitted. If you are a researcher, guide, a travel writer, or a blogger, kindly request consent from the Organizer before the tour.
You will be served refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by The Kochi Heritage Project.
Inform the storyteller of any food restrictions that may affect you before starting the tour, including, without limitation, food allergies, dietary restrictions and any other health concerns.

✪ Cancellation & Refund Policy

The Kochi Heritage Project works on a 100% advance payment before the walk. Tour bookings shall be confirmed only once The Kochi Heritage Project receives full payment.
Tour can be cancelled up to 7 days before their start for a full refund. Tour cancellation made between 7 to 3 days of the tour incur a 50% cancellation fee and within 3 days of the tour date incur a 100% cancellation fee, though they can be rescheduled for no additional fees.
No refunds will be issued in case an attendee/attendees fail to turn up for the tour.
All of our tours are rain or shine, and will only be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. If a guest chooses to cancel a tour due to weather, the above policy stands.
Cancellation of a tour due to circumstances beyond the control of The Kochi Heritage Project including but not limited to an act of God, riots, war, strikes, civil unrest, terrorism, governmental regulations, floods, earthquakes, fire, extreme weather and other natural disasters, shall be made at The Kochi Heritage Project's sole discretion without notice. Actual costs incurred on special arrangements made for the tour (if any), including cancellation charges on vehicles booked shall be deducted.
The Kochi Heritage Project shall at its discretion be entitled to cancel any tour on a full refund of the fees to the guest for any reason that the company may deem fit with or without prior notice to the guest.
Payment of refund shall be made within 15 days of walk cancellation. (subject to the above cancellation policy)

Suriani Heritage Experience | Thycattussery

A Syrian heritage dining experience

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