Goan Experience 4 Nights / 5 Days Tour Ex Goa

Goa - one of the most visited destinations in India, Goa promises a fun-filled and entertaining holiday to every traveler. A paradise for nature lovers, photographers and adventure enthusiasts, Goa a land of spices and sea food, allures tourists from all across the globe. The Portuguese influence can still be found in the life style of the locals. Some of the oldest churches of the country can be seen here, which are known for their invaluable inscriptions and unique architecture. Bustling markets, ancient churches, happening parties, beautiful beaches, lip-smacking food, water sports, Goa makes you explore every type of tourist attraction.

Day 01: Arrive Goa

Welcome to Goa Airport, on arrival, meet & greet by our representative, and transfer you to your hotel /resort. On completing the check-in formalities, take some rest for the day. In the evening, enjoy a stroll around the beach or indulge in your favorite beach activities. Over Night stay in Goa.

Day 02: In Goa

After breakfast, visit to old Goa – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to several magnificent churches and cathedrals, including Basilica of Bom Jesus - this world heritage monument built in 1695, is probably the most visited tourist sight in Goa, the basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, and Mangueshi Temple - a Hindu Temple. A region that enthralls tourists with its calm, beautiful buildings surrounded by huge swathes of green landscapes, that and more is Old Goa. Later visit to Spice Plantation - located in Ponda, a village untouched by pollution. It is spread over large tract of verdant land, which offers the perfect setting for you to soak in a pure unadulterated nature. Here you will be welcomed with herbal tea followed by a guided tour of the plantation in which you will hear about various spices, medicinal plants and their uses. At the end of the guided tour you have the opportunity to pick up some local products before relishing home-cooked healthy and nutritious goan authentic food, in goan style on a banana leaf.
Post lunch visit to Dona Paula Jetty - the Lovers Paradise – this idyllic rocky tourist attraction lies at the spot where the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers meet the Arabian Sea. It provides a magnificent view of the Mormugao harbour on one side and the open stretch of Arabian Sea on the other side, and Miramar Beach - it lies near the confluence of the Mondovi River and the Arabian Sea, as you drive through Panjim - the capital city of Goa, a lovely little town along the banks of the Mandovi river. The town has done an excellent job preserving its Portuguese heritage, and visitors can wander the narrow winding lanes and admire the old houses with their overhanging balconies, enjoy viewing its unique colonial architecture. In the evening enjoy boat cruise (subject to weather conditions) on river Mandovi before heading back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Goa.

Day 03: In Goa

After breakfast, visit to Fort Aguada - set along the Mandovi river's estuary, this imposing fort was built in 1612 by the Portuguese as a defence against the Dutch and the Marathas. Throughout its 450-year history, Fort Aguada is the only fortress that was never once conquered, perhaps thanks to its massively thick and high walls. One of its highlights is a 13-metre lighthouse that once used an oil lamp to guide seafarers. Later visit to Calangute beach / Baga Beach / Vagator beach / Anjuna beach - the most happening beaches of Goa. Rest of the day free for own activities. Dinner & overnight stay in Goa.

Day 04: In Goa

After breakast, excursion tour (November to May) to Dudhsagar Falls - located in a blissful tropical jungle with crisscrossing streams, the charming exception in the land of beaches of Goa, offers a refreshing sight to behold and a rejuvenating experience to encounter. In the evening enjoy yourself at the beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Goa.

Day 05: Leave Goa

After Breakfast, as per your flight schedule, transfer you to Goa airport for your onward destination.

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