This is a tour best suited for Travellers who have keen interest in seeing local artefacts, various farming implements, various modes of transportation and some old trades that have been restored and kept for public display in a Museum, called Goa Chitra.
After the museum visit we then drive down to the earliest capital city of Goa formerly called Chandrapur today known as Chandor to visit a Goan Mansion to see its magnificent crystal chandeliers, the ballroom and locally carved furniture.
After Mansion visit we drive to a nearby village called Quepem to visit a Palatial house called Palácio do Deão which was built in 1787 by a Priest here one has the option of having a scrumptious Goan Meal hosted by the family on direct payment at the house.
We finally than drive to the traditional covered market of Margão where one gets to see the local produce of Goa set up for sale under this covered shade , sniff on the traditional aroma of the local spices and traditional Goan sweets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entrance Fees included to Goa Chitra and Heritage Mansion Chandor.
✔ English Speaking Guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ No Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages will be served with the lunch. All Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages are to be purchased on direct payment.
✖ A Charge of Rs 1200/- PP has to paid. The menu pre set at the house, preference of veg or Non veg has to be clearly specified. A notice period time for meal preparation is 72 hours prior to the tour
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Goa Chitra Museum
We visit Goa Chitra museum which is based in the coastal Goan village of Benaulim. We get to see the traditional implements, vessels and tools that evolved over centuries in the agrarian heartland of Goa in the service of farming and other traditional trades
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Chandor
We visit a heritage Mansion , built in the 17th century and stretching along one whole side of Chandor’s village square.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Palacio do Deao
Here we visit this 213 years old mansion was built by a Portuguese nobleman, who was the Dean of the Church, and founder of Quepem town.
At Palacio Do Deão we savour on the Traditional Goan Cuisine with the Goan Family on Prior appointment with the Family.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Margao Market
Here we visit the Traditional Old Portuguese built Local Covered Market of Margao where one gets to see and buy the local spices and the local Delicacies of Goa.
Duration: 44 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
• No Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages will be served with the lunch. All Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages are to be purchased on separately direct payment.
• If you are to be picked up from the Mormugao Harbour . The guide will be standing at the exit point after Immigration Check, with a Viator Placard having your name on it.
