Experience the city of sun, sand and beaches like never before on this tour which is a fine blend of sophisticated Catholic and Portuguese architecture, beautiful Indo-Portuguese buildings, old Goa churches which are part of World Heritage sites and beautiful little riverine Divar Island. Walk through the history that they represent from where they stand on this private guided sightseeing tour by car and delight with amazing highlights that provides you glimpses of vintage city.
Highlights
1. Discover Old Goa which mostly designed by Portuguese or Italian architects & architecture style ranges from Baroque to Renaissance.
2. Explore Portuguese influenced happening Panjim Church, Fontainhas Neighbourhood & Lord Hanuman situated on top of of Altinho hillock.
3. Explore a offbeat Divar Island which appears to be a floating land of mangroves hugging the river, surrounded by marshy waters and checkout the ruins of three villages – Piedade, Malar and Naroa of Divar and enjoy the local food.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Great local tips and recommendations
✔ Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Pickup and drop outside the Panjim City center
✖ Lunch at your own expenses
✖ Entrance fee to any historical site
Pickup Locations
1. OYO 9860 Alluring 1BHK
2. Hotel Martins Siesta
3. The Menino Regency
4. Hotel Miramar
5. Hotel Gautam
6. Neo Majestic Hotel
7. Old Goa Residency
8. Tenement House
9. Storii by ITC Hotels Shanti Morada, Saligao
10. Ocean Waves Goa Holiday
11. OYO 9411 Resort Calangute
12. Rustic Comforts
13. Surya Sangolda
14. OYO 12884 Neelratna Guest House
15. OYO Townhouse 041 Calangute
16. Dorress Inn
17. The Mint
18. OYO 35537 Nihaan Hospitality
19. Lar Amorosa
20. Fabhotel Spring Height
Additional Info: We pickup all the travelers from Goa City limit, please connect with us if your stay is located outside 10 KM of the mentioned city areas, we can organize pickup and drop at additional charges.
Itinerary
1
Old Goa
Explore the historic Churches of Old Goa and experience the glimpse of Portuguese Era by visiting these Churches which were mostly designed by Portuguese or Italian architects and the architecture style ranges from Baroque to Renaissance.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Explore Basilica of Bom Jesus ancient looking red building which has the grand Baroque structure is a mix of Corinthian, Doric and other styles of architecture prevalent then in the European world.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its brilliantly preserved buildings and inside of Church of St. Francis of Assisi features fine decorative frescoes, and paintings on wood showing the life of St Francis of Assisi.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Se Cathedral
Visit the Sé Cathedral which said to be bigger than any church in Portugal and also believed to be Asia’s largest Church.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Discover the Statue Of Jesus, Adil Shah Palace Gateway, Viceroy’s Arch and Church of St Cajetan with the excellent views of the Mandovi River and Divar Island.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Divar Island
Explore the Divar Island divided in three villages – Piedade, Malar and Naroa of Divar.
Duration: 3 hours
7
Church Of Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception
Our tour start from The Panjim Church covering the Altinho Hill stepped street and Archbishop's Palace. We continue to explore the Chapel of St Sebastian at Fontainhas Neighborhood and the Maruti Temple in Hindu Neighborhood situated on top of of the Altinho hillock.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
