After breakfast, Pickup at 10.00 hrs and proceed for South Goa Sightseeing
Places covering in order:
1. Old Goa Churches viz. Basilica of Bom Jesus & Se Cathedral
2. Manghueshi Temple
3. Spice Plantation (entry not included)
4. Panjim City
5. Miramar Beach
6. 01 Hour Boat Cruise on River Mandovi
Your journey will start with visiting Old Goa Churches viz. Basilica of Bom Jesus & Se Cathedral (Reach by 11.00 AM). The former capital of Portuguese India, it's known for its colonial-era monuments like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, with the remains of St. Francis Xavier, and the domed Church of St. Cajetan, inspired by St. Peter’s in Rome. Nearby, the vast Se Cathedral, built in the 16th–17th centuries, has ornate chapels and a bell tower.
After visiting the famous churches, at 12.45 PM reach to the famous Spice Plantation. A place for relaxation under the dense forest cover, an aroma of a variety of genuine spices coming from the trees grown around the farm, lots of knowledge, guidance on the type of species and treatment for various diseases. Enjoy the Traditional Goan Lunch at the spice plantation in South Goa after studying how spices grown there. Here you will taste a famous Goan drink called fenny in its real taste and aroma. (Spice Plantation Entry and Lunch charges is extra) After visiting the Spice Planation, you will reach Mangueshi Temple by 2.30PM.
Reach Panjim city by around 3.30 PM (Note: Vehicles except cars will park in main road only and need to walk towards through roads). Low-rise and laid-back, this characterful riverside city has a distinct European flavor and a range of Indo-Portuguese architecture. Goa’s capital, Panaji, is still commonly referred to by its Portuguese name, Panjim, and the legacy of its old colonial rulers doesn’t end there. Aesthetically, it is reminiscent of Portugal with ample green spaces, whitewashed churches and atmospheric old colonial quarters.
Now its time to enjoy a beautiful evening in the capital city with a 1-hour Sunset River cruise in the Mandovi River starting at 6.00 PM (Boarding time 5.45 PM). You will discover how beautiful the sunset over the Mandovi River can be when lilac colours merge with a riot of orange and pink. While you sail down the river local boys and girls treat you with some Goa’s best-known folk dances and performances.
(Mandovi River Cruise ticket extra)
After River cruise at 07.15PM drive back to Hotel & Overnight Stay at hotel.