Private Transfer Goa Airport to Hotel With Driver(GOA23)
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Old Goa Fort Aguada, Reis Magos, and Three Beaches Private Full-Day Tour(GOA12)
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EX North : Location Candolim, Calangute and Baga area North Goa.
EX South : Location Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Mobor area South Goa.
Private Full Day Tour of Goa with lunch at a Spice Plantation(GOA02)
What To Expect
1 Old Goa After a 9am pickup at your Goa city hotel, meet your guide and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to reach Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa ( velha means old in Portuguese). This was the original capital of the state of Goa and the second capital city established by the Portuguese in India. It was established in 1510 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Appreciate this slice of history as your guide shows you the Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Born Jesus UNESCO World Heritage sites 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2 Shree Mangesh temple Next, visit the Shri Manguesh Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in the state of Goa. It was completed in 1560 and was originally a very plain building. Over the centuries it has been renovated and expanded. Admire the current lavish temple as your guide points out key elements like the Mangesh Linga. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3 Shree Shantadurga Mandir Then continue to the Shanta Durga Temple, a large temple complex near the village of Kavalem, before touring a spice plantation in the town of Ponda 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4 Tropical Spice Plantation The plantation is spread over a large area where TK SPICES are grown. After receiving a traditional Aarti welcome and a garland of marigolds, tour the plantation then enjoy a buffet lunch on site including traditional Goan dishes served on a banana leaf (vegetarian options available). 1 hour • Admission Ticket & Lunch not included.
5 Fontainhas After lunch, visit the Portuguese Latin Quarters in the city of Panaji, including Fontainhas (or Bairro das Fontainhas, in Portuguese). Here the Portuguese influence is easy to see in the architecture, the narrow streets, and the buildings painted in lively colors. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6 Dona Paula Beach Continue to the village of Dona Paula near Panaji. Formerly called Oddavell, this village was re-named in honor of a beloved and generous benefactor. It is now home to the National Institute of Oceanography. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7 Mandovi RIver Finally, explore Panjim City, the capital of the state of Goa, on the banks of the Mandovi River, including the Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church on the main square (known as Praça da Igreja in Portuguese), colorful villas, and cobblestone streets. Then sit back and relax for the return to Goa in your private vehicle, arriving at your hotel around 5pm. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Shore Excursion Private Day Trip Goa with Lunch at Spice Plantations()
Savour an authentic and healthy lunch at the spice Plantaiton
Learn about Goa’s History and Portuguese Heritage
Visit the old churches, the colonial quarters and Local temples .