Goa Trip Overview
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, and the Se Cathedral. You’ll learn from your guide about the history of one of India’s key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Goa, India
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Goa, Goa, India
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, and the Se Cathedral. You’ll learn from your guide about the history of one of India’s key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Mormugao Harbour, CR34+F5X, Alto Desterro, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403803, India
Your day starts with morning pickup from Goa Cruise Port, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city.
Stop At: Shree Manguesh Temple, HWPW+7RC, Bicholim, Goa 403504, India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shree Shantadurga Mandir, Kapileswari – Kavlem Rd, Donshiwado, Ponda, Goa 403401, India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tropical Spice Plantation, Arla Bazar Keri, Ponda India
Then, take a break for lunch at a tropical spice plantation. 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi.., Off National Highway 4, Goa Velha, Goa 403110, India
Finally, 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Mormugao Harbour, CR34+F5X, Alto Desterro, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403803, India
In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the port.
