Private Tour: Braganza House, Goa Chitra Museum, Palacio Do Deao and Ancient Goa

Meet your guide at your hotel lobby in Goa at 9am and head to Ancestral Goa. Study the enhanced evolution of architecture of Goa here through your guide. Visit the Braganza House which was built in the 17th Century. The artifacts, collected by the family over a number of years, has added to the beauty of the house. In the house lies a Great Salon, a large ballroom with the floor made of Italian marble, antique chandeliers from Europe adorning the ceiling and heavily carved, ornate rosewood furniture. What stands out among the furniture is a pair of high-backed chairs bearing the family crest which was given to the Pereira Braganza family by King Dom Luís of Portugal. Most of the furniture dates back to the 18th century and is made from local seeso (Martel wood). Next head to Palacio do Deao, a Palatial house which occupies 11,000 sq ft of floor area. Enjoy the unusual style of architecture as it has an interesting blend of Hindu and Portuguese cultures. The Palacio do Deao was built in 1787, by a Portuguese noble man. With its rich history, unique architecture, art and artifacts, it is a showcase of Goan culture and tradition depicting the lifestyle of the past. You will enjoy Indo-Portuguese cuisine on the belvedere, overlooking the Kushavati River. After sightseeing, stop for lunch around 1:30pm (at your own expense). Once finished, visit Goa Chitra Museum, a museum based in the former Portuguese colony of Goa. See a large collection of over 4,000 artifacts focusing on Goa's traditional agrarian technology and lifestyle. The collection includes examples of local pottery, farming tools, musical instruments, ancient carts and palanquins from different points of the past. It also showcases an organic farm for the cultivation of various vegetables, herbs, spices, sugarcane, and rice, all staples of the area in coastal western India. End your journey at 4:30pm, sit back and relax on the drive back to your hotel in Goa.

Inclusions 

• Private guide 
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hotels South and North Goa Except Palolem, Agonda and Patnem Area 
• All necessary transportation to/from site attractions 

Exclusions

• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Ancestral Goa 
• Entry/Admission - Goa - Chitra
•  Entry/Admission - Menezes Braganza House 
• Entry/Admission - Palacio do Deao

EX North : Location Candolim, Calangute and Baga area North Goa.

EX South : Location Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Mobor area South Goa.

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off within South and North Goa except Palolem, Agonda and Patnem Area

Departure Time

 9:00 AM 

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

 Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

 Return Details

 Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

 Confirmation will be received at time of booking 

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

 No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended 

A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended 

This private tour operates with a maximum of 8 people

For Tours

• 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
• 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded. 
• Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund. 
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable 

For Transfers

• 24 Hours  before Start of the transfer.  
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable