Vasco da Gama Trip Overview
Explore Goa’s historical and religious highlights on this group shore excursion with pickup from Goa port Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, admire Hindu temples and visit the Portuguese-built UNESCO-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral with visit to a Spice Farm and Lunch
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Vasco da Gama, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vasco da Gama, Goa, India
Explore Goa’s historical and religious highlights on this group shore excursion with pickup from Goa port Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, admire Hindu temples and visit the Portuguese-built UNESCO-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral with visit to a Spice Farm and Lunch
Itinerary
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Pass By: Goa, Goa
Get picked up at the Cruise Port Pier and travel by an air-conditioned Vehicle to the Shree Mangesh temple. Surrounded by lush hills, this 400-year-old temple honors Lord Shiva and boasts an ornate white tower. Visit the Spice Farm, lush garden specializing in the cultivation of spices and herbs.
Continue to the Basilica of Bom Jesus which was built in the 16th century. This magnificent building is the most popular and famous of all the churches in Goa. The mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier are kept enshrined in a silver casket, which was wrought by Goan silversmiths in 1636-37. Dedicated to Infant Jesus, this church is now a World Heritage Monument.
Head to the Se Cathedral, the most imposing of all the churches at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior overwhelms visitors with its sheer grandeur. This Cathedral has five bells, among them the famous Golden Bell, the biggest in Goa.
Lunch Stop
Your tour concludes with a drop-off at Goa port
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India
Se Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mangeshi Temple, Mardol, Goa 403115, India
Mangeshi Temple Vist
Duration: 15 minutes
