Calangute Trip Overview
Discover Portuguese heritage & cultural in Goa, visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. After the Churches, walk in one of the Latin quarters located at Fontainhas in Panjim. Experience the panoramic view from Dona Paula jetty
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Calangute, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Calangute, Goa, India
Discover Portuguese heritage & cultural in Goa, visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. After the Churches, walk in one of the Latin quarters located at Fontainhas in Panjim. Experience the panoramic view from Dona Paula jetty
Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Morning our local host will meet you at your respective hotels. The local host will brief you up with the program for today. We will visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. The Se Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest Churches in Asia. It houses a large 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
After the Churches, let’s take a walk in one of the Latin quarters located at Fontainhas in Panjim. As you pass through the famous statue of Abade Faria or Jose Custodio de Faria trying to hypnotize a women, next to the Government Secretariat, which was sculpted in 1945 by famous sculptor Ramchandra Pandurang Kamat of Madkai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dona Paula Beach, 7 Km From Panaji, Dona Paula, Panjim 403004 India
Later, we visit Dona Paula Jetty, a brief walk will get you to the main point of view, enjoy the sea breeze and the panaromic view of the Arabian Sea. Later, we drive for OPTIONAL Lunch at Upper House restaurant or Panjim Inn (at your expense if opted). Post lunch, we safely drive you to your respective resort.
Duration: 30 minutes
