Discover Goa’s colorful history on this day tour. Learn about the heavy influence Portuguese rule had on this region’s religion and architecture. The guide will take you to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the church and walk on the marble floor inlaid with precious stones. Walk to the nearby Se Cathedral, also known as the St. Cathedral of Santa Catarina. Marvel at the facade’s Portuguese Gothic-style architecture before entering the church with your guide to see the Golden Bell. Re-board the vehicle and head 30 minutes to the city of Panaji to visit the historic neighborhood of Fontainhas, known as the Latin Quarter. Walk with your guide down narrow streets and past old, colorful villas. Visit the small St. Sebastian Chapel and see several statues of historical figures. Enter a rustic restaurant in the city where a buffet lunch will be served. Later, we drive to the local market for shopping, before you return to your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entrance fees at the monuments mentioned in the program
✔ Services of a private chauffeur-driven vehicle (vehicle type based on number of pax)
✔ Buffet Lunch at a traditional local restaurant. All beverages extra
✔ Services of a local English-speaking guide for sightseeing.
✔ All current taxes, credit card fees, tolls, port entry charges, and parking fees
✖ Expenses of a private nature like F&B
✖ Gratuities
✖ Camera fees, still or video
✖ Any other items not detailed in the program above
Pickup Locations
1. Capital O 86047 Hotel Sunview
2. Hotel Grace Majestic
3. Clisher
4. OYO 35478 Jocarol Guest House
5. OYO 10723 Home Pool View Studio Colva
6. FabHotel Sapphire
7. OYO 1152 Hotel Sun Inn
8. La Grace Resort
9. SPOT ON 38006 Hotel City Central
10. 3 J' S Hotel
11. Pratham
12. Palm Grove Cottages - Leisure Resort
13. Kirti Hotel
14. The Orchid Passaros
15. Hotel Jyoti Plaza
16. Happy Shack Beach And Wooden Huts
17. Hotel O Babiz Inn
18. Beleza by the Beach
19. SPOT ON 66016 Grand Villas 2
20. Sandray Resort
Additional Info: You must contact us at least 48 hours before the activity start time to confirm the exact pick up time.
Itinerary
1
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Start your tour with a guided tour of the Basilica of Bom Jesus
Duration: 2 hours
2
Se Cathedral
Proceed to the Cathedral of Santa Catarina with your guide and get the chance to see the Golden Bell
Duration: 2 hours
3
Fontainhas
Drive to Panjim city to visit the Latin Quarter
Duration: 3 hours
4
St Sebastian Chapel
Visit the small St Sebastian Chapel and see several statues
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Modest dress code covering the shoulders and knees to enter holy sites
