Start in Chennai and visit the Santhome Cathedral Basilica and Marina Beach.
Travel to Kanchipuram, known for its silk sarees and temples like the Kailasanathar Temple and Ekambareshwarar Temple.
Proceed to Mahabalipuram and visit the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance.
Day 2: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
Continue exploring Mahabalipuram, including Tiger's Cave.
Drive to Tanjore (Thanjavur) and visit the Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Thanjavur Palace.
Day 3: Tanjore - Madurai
Visit the Royal Museum and Art Gallery in Tanjore.
Proceed to Madurai, known as the "Temple City".
In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a magnificent architectural marvel.
Day 4: Madurai - Rameshwaram
Explore Madurai further, including Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.
Drive to Rameshwaram and visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples.
Day 5: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari
Visit Dhanushkodi, an abandoned town with historical significance.
Travel to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, and visit the Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
Enjoy the sunset at Kanyakumari.
Day 6: Kanyakumari - Departure
Enjoy a final morning in Kanyakumari, possibly visiting the Suchindram temple.
Depending on your departure location, you might return to Madurai or Chennai or proceed to Trivandrum.
This itinerary can be customized based on your preferences, and you can add or remove destinations as needed. For example, you could include hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal, or spend more time in specific locations based on your interests. You can also choose to focus on a temple tour or a more general sightseeing tour.