Delectable Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation
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Overview
See the highlights of Goa on a 9-hour tour that visits temples, churches, a spice plantation and more.
See the highlights of Goa on a 9-hour tour that visits temples, churches, a spice plantation and more. Stop at Shri Manguesh Temple, Shree Shantadurga Temple, the Basilica of Bom Jesus — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and a heritage walk through Fontainhas in Panjim. You'll learn from your guide about the history of one of India's key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.
What is included
Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch at the Tropical Spice Plantation, featuring a variety of local dishes.
Benefit from the expertise of a professional, private English-speaking guide who will enrich your experience.
Enjoy comfortable and convenient transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Seamlessly begin and end your journey with pick-up and drop-off services directly from and to the cruise port.
Itinerary
(Pass By)
Your day starts with a morning pickup from Goa Cruise Port, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city with your private tour guide.
A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on a Hillock. The 400-year-old temple is known for its elegant structure and the pillars which are considered to be the most beautiful among the temples is Goa. A beautiful seven-story Deepa Stambha (decorative lamp tower), stands at the gates in the temple complex. The tank (reservoir) in front of the temple is the oldest part of the complex. If you walk down to the right-hand side of the temple you can also see the giant raths (chariots) that are used to parade the deities during the temple’s festival, which takes place in the last week of January or the first week of February.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Set amidst lush emerald hills, this temple is dedicated to Shree Shantadurga Devi. The Temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierce-full war going on between the two. In Goa Goddess Shree Durga is worshipped as the goddess of peace and has traditionally had a large following.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tropical Spice Plantation
Then, take a break for lunch at a tropical spice plantation. Guests are welcomed in a traditional way by offering Aarti, Kumkum, and a garland of flowers. Healthy and nutritious food is served in a traditional manner on a banana leaf. Afterward, have time to stroll around the grounds, taking in the butterfly garden and looking out for some of the 75 spices of birds that can be found there. Catch sight of some very rare and endangered species of birds.
120 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Visit the World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, completed in 1605 and home to Saint Francis Xavier, who is said to have brought Christianity to the region. Famous throughout the Roman Catholic world, the imposing Basilica de Bom Jesus contains the tomb and mortal remains of St Francis Xavier, the so-called Apostle of the Indies. St Francis Xavier’s missionary voyages throughout the East became legendary. His ‘incorrupt’ body is in the mausoleum to the right, in a glass-sided coffin amid a shower of gilt stars.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Se Cathedral
Continue on to Se Cathedral, a magnificent 16th-century monument and the largest church in Goa. The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria hence it is also known as St. Catherine's' Cathedral. With its superb Iberian façade, soaring ceilings, fabulous mosaic work, intricate wood and gilded carvings, the Se Cathedral, also sometimes called St. Catherine's cathedral is an absolute must-see for any visitor in Goa.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stop at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 17th century , attached to the church is a convent, which has been converted into a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1964. Thanks in part to its renovation in 1665, this graceful building displays a charming mix of architectural styles and intricately carved artwork.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Fontainhas
Finally enjoy Fontainhas Heritage Walk in Panjim, the current capital of Goa is known for its Indo-Portuguese-styled architecture that was one of the first to be established when the capital was moved. One beautiful little section that was built during the making of Panjim was Fontainhas, also called the Latin Quarters of Panjim.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
(Pass By)
In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the cruise port, your hotel or other desired location in Goa.
What do I need to know
Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels At time of booking
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name
docking time
disembarkation time and re-boarding time Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship Dress code - Temples are a sacred houses of God and a place worship. To preserve there sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complexes Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders
chest
navel
and upper arms Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine
you can keep wearing them The duration of transfers are approximate
the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Product-SKU 26137948
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