This heritage tour is the best way to discover the cultural diversity, history and religious traditions and customs of Goa. The tour is to showcase the real essence of “Rome of the east’. it will make you soak in the rich cultural heritage of Goa. All the prominent vintage forts and churches that reflect the colonial legacy of India are included .
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ local guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ food, drinks
Pickup Locations
1. OYO 9860 Alluring 1BHK
2. Hotel Gautam
3. Tenement House
4. Storii by ITC Hotels Shanti Morada, Saligao
5. Ocean Waves Goa Holiday
6. OYO 9411 Resort Calangute
7. Rustic Comforts
8. OYO 12884 Neelratna Guest House
9. OYO Townhouse 041 Calangute
10. Dorress Inn
11. The Mint Goa
12. Lar Amorosa
13. Fabhotel Spring Height
14. Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa
15. Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa
16. Aguada Anchorage - The Villa Resort
17. OYO 29928 Royal Emirates Banjara
18. Hotel Grace Majestic
19. Abalone Resort
20. Mayrah Inn
Additional Info: Pick up & Drop will be provided from Hotels booked in Calangute, Baga, Arpora, Nagoa, Candolim, Sinquerim, Nerul Area. Transport required in areas other then mentioned above will be charged extra.
Itinerary
1
Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa
Fort Aguada is easily one of the most popular destinations of Goa. It is the perfect testimony for the glory of Portuguese legacy. It was constructed by Portuguese in the 1612. The magnificent fort has been standing high with all its elegance for over four hundred years. Aguada Light house is also another feature that makes this spot popular among the tourists. Catching the sunset and sunrise view from here is a beautiful rewarding experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Reis Magos Fort
Reis Magos– The fort was constructed as an outpost for Adil Shah of Bijapur in 1493. When the Portuguese conquered Bardez, they renovated the fort and built along with the church. It was also used as a jail later by them. By 1993, it was abandoned and was it started deteriorating drastically and finally the restoration process started in 2008. This Portuguese styled fort facing the capital city of Panjim is surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically Portuguese turrets and formally accommodated viceroys and other dignitaries.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Se Cathedral
Se Cathedral, Old Goa– The architecture style of the Se Cathedral is Portuguese – Manueline. The exterior is Tuscan, whereas the interior is Corinthian. The church is 250 feet (76 m) in length and 181 feet (55 m) in breadth. The frontispiece stands 115 feet (35 m) high. The Se Cathedral’s tower houses a large bell known as the “Golden Bell” on account of its rich tone. It is said to be the largest in Goa, and one of the best in the world.
Ruins of the Church of St.Augustine, Old Goa – The church was constructed in 1602 by Augustinian friars who had arrived in Old Goa in 1587 and was abandoned in 1835 due to expulsion of religious orders from Goa and the Portuguese government ordered its demolition. All that’s left today of the Church of St Augustine is the 46m-high tower, which served as a belfry and formed part of the church’s facade.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
