Old & New Capital Tour: Drive to Dona Paula, overlooking the magnificent port of Mormugão, towards Panjim via Miramar beach. Once a fishing village, Panjim today infuses an ancient charm with typical Portuguese architecture visible along the Mandovi River. Visit Panjim Church, Palácio Patriarcal, Palácio Idalcão (current Secretariat) and Basílica de Bom Jesus, where the remains of St. Francis Xavier fell into a silver coffin. Identify sites and odors in the fruit and vegetable markets.
Golden Goa Tour: Start the day by visiting the Panjim of North Goa with the Latin Quarter Fontainhas and the Fruit and Vegetable Market, heading towards Old Goa with its Portuguese-style churches and the famous Hindu temple- Mahalsa. Continue to a spice plantation for an authentic Goan-Hindu vegetarian lunch. Then drive to South Goa to see the Palenate Menezes Braganza House in Chandôr. Cross Margão and return to your hotel.
Spice Plantation Lunch: Indulge yourself with a Spice Plantation visit and enjoy an authentic Goan-Hindu vegetarian meal. Led by a local person, browse the farm with "dry land" crops (wood trees, medicinal plants, mangoes, peppers, cashews) and "wetland" crops (spices, betelnuts, coconuts, papaya, Chickoo, apple in love). Observe Goan's traditional and rural organic farming methods. Enjoy your lunch served in mud pots typical of Goan and on banana plates, while the aromas of spices applaud your taste buds!
Heritage Paths: The South Goa salcette, a former Goan fortress in the Portuguese army, is interspersed with relics of that era in the form of their large mansions, houses decorated with large ballrooms. Visit houses such as Menezes Braganza Mansion and the Palácio do Deão, where Goan craftsmen have mown their primitive cult characters in Christian idolatries. Goa Chitra is one of the most charming attractions in Goa, home to thousands of tools, ships and traditional tools that have evolved over the centuries.
Nightlife in Goa: Goa is known worldwide for its bustling nightlife, dating back to the 1970s, when hippies gathered around a bonfire and influenced electronic music and trance. Goa even has its own kind of music called Goa Trance! The traditional retro Goa scene is hip with young and old, who like to mess up the music of yesteryear. DJs from India and abroad fascinate all holiday enthusiasts and Christmas / New Year is the perfect time to live the nightlife of Goan at its peak.
Champagne, Sunset & Dolphin Tour: Discover world-renowned Goan Sunsets across the coastline of endless stretches of tree-lined beaches. Your own personal boatman will bring you back and take you on a romantic boat in the Arabian Sea. Gourmandise with sparkling champagne, snack on the tasty canapés (served by your own master), cross in the middle of a romantic pink-orangy backdrop and among the playful and animated dolphins.
Laze on Beaches of Goa: Despite one of the smallest states in India, Goa is divided into two regions: Goa North and South Goa. While both regions offer a range of beaches, the North is a bustling area, ideal for travelers interested in heritage, sightseeing, shopping on local markets and even nightlife. In comparison, South Goa in general is a quieter destination mainly focused on relaxing on the beach.
Market Exploration: Enjoy the dynamic markets of Goan on different days of the week. Pleasure in the Anjuna flea market, reminiscent of the "Hippie days", find interesting crafts, tattoo henna, walk in the colorful museum of humanity and watch the sunsets on Wednesday. The Saturday Night Arpora Market is the perfect place to see and hear the most talented live musicians from Goa; Mix of taste of international cuisine, Indian and fusion and store. Visit the traditional Friday market in Mapusa where craftsmen and farmers come to sell their products.
Visit Historic Churches: Apart from its beaches, Goa is famous for its churches. Located in the old Goa, the most famous is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, also known as the Basilica of the Good Jesus. This retains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and attracts a large number of devotees from all over the world, especially during the public vision of his body every ten years. It is said that the saint has miraculous healing powers. This is considered one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in India. Other churches include the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Seminary of Rachol Goa, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Church of the Cathedral of Se, all located in the north of Goa.
Explore Chapora Fort: Chapora Fort
was built in 1540 AD and is located on the south headland of Mandovi River and overlooks
Vagator beach. Dil Chata Hai was filmed. Dil Chata Hai was filmed.