Private Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour of Goa with Lunch at a Spice Plantation
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Private Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour of Goa with Lunch at a Spice Plantation

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Stop At: Old Goa, Goa Velha India

After a 9am pickup at your Goa city hotel, meet your guide and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to reach Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa ( velha means old in Portuguese). This was the original capital of the state of Goa and the second capital city established by the Portuguese in India. It was established in 1510 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Appreciate this slice of history as your guide shows you the Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Born Jesus UNESCO World Heritage sites

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shree Manguesh Saunsthan, Dinanath Mangeshkar Rd, Mangeshi Village, Mardol, Goa 403401, India

Next, visit the Shri Manguesh Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in the state of Goa. It was completed in 1560 and was originally a very plain building. Over the centuries it has been renovated and expanded. Admire the current lavish temple as your guide points out key elements like the Mangesh Linga.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shantadurga Temple, Kavlem, Kapileswari - Kavlem Rd, Donshiwado, Ponda, Goa 403401, India

Then continue to the Shanta Durga Temple, a large temple complex near the village of Kavalem, before touring a spice plantation in the town of Ponda

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tropical Spice Plantation, Arla Bazar Keri, Ponda India

The plantation is spread over a large area where TK SPICES are grown. After receiving a traditional Aarti welcome and a garland of marigolds, tour the plantation then enjoy a buffet lunch on site including traditional Goan dishes served on a banana leaf (vegetarian options available).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India

After lunch, visit the Portuguese Latin Quarters in the city of Panaji, including Fontainhas (or Bairro das Fontainhas, in Portuguese). Here the Portuguese influence is easy to see in the architecture, the narrow streets, and the buildings painted in lively colors.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dona Paula Beach and Viewpoint, 7 km from Panaji Centre, Dona Paula 403004 India

Continue to the village of Dona Paula near Panaji. Formerly called Oddavell, this village was re-named in honor of a beloved and generous benefactor. It is now home to the National Institute of Oceanography.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mandovi RIver, Panjim 403001 India

Finally, explore Panjim City, the capital of the state of Goa, on the banks of the Mandovi River, including the Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church on the main square (known as Praça da Igreja in Portuguese), colorful villas, and cobblestone streets. Then sit back and relax for the return to Goa in your private vehicle, arriving at your hotel around 5pm.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off or Cruise Terminal Pick up and Drop as selected.
  • Guide
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Lunch at Spice Plantations
  • Monument Entry
  • Entry/Admission - Old Goa
  • Entry/Admission - Shree Manguesh Saunsthan
  • Entry/Admission - Shantadurga Temple, Kavlem
  • Entry/Admission - Tropical Spice Plantation
  • Entry/Admission - Fontainhas
  • Entry/Admission - Dona Paula Beach and Viewpoint
  • Entry/Admission - Mandovi RIver
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Maximum of 8 people
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered by both men and women who wish to enter temples. Please dress modestly. No tank tops or shorts.
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen recommended
  • Women may need to cover their hair. Please bring a hat or scarf.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Pick up from Cruise at 8 am and return back to Cruise by 3 pm.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Reviews
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Dennis W
5 | 2019-03-26

This is a great way to see Goa if you only have a day or if you want to get your bearings on your first day. Brief stops at all the highlights. We had a great time, and our guide Ryan was very knowledgeable.

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Terry G
5 | 2019-03-25

The lunch at the Plantation was delicious and the place was very nice. The cathedrals he took us to see where breathtaking! He was very knowledgeable of the places. Picked us up and returned us on time. Was a great guide and good driver.

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Jayashree S
3 | 2018-01-02

The visit to the Spice plantation with the lunch included was the highlight of the trip.

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Catherine S
4 | 2017-05-30

The tour guide in Goa, Anand was very good also the driver, Victor. He explained so many things about Old Goa, and we could visit so many churches around Bom Jesus, where St. Franciscus Xavierius 's body was kept in this church. The opposite of the Bom Jesus, there are St. Catherine and St.Peters and others. After that we visited the temple and the spice plantation for lunch. After lunch, our request to skip the spice plantation tour, on the way back we stop to St. Mary Immaculate before we go back to the hotel.

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Sonja M
5 | 2017-05-09

Spice Plantation visit as well as included lunch was a good first time experience with a lot of insight into different spices and how they grow. A must-see when visiting Goa.

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Olivia C
4 | 2017-03-06

The tour was great. My tour guide Ryan, had extensive knowledge on Goa and the history of Goa which was exactly what I was looking for. We covered off the main spots in Old Goa and the tour of the spice plantation was great too. The only thing I would comment on would be the cost of the tour. It was 200 USD all up which I feel is slightly steep, in saying that it was a private tour and I was by myself. Otherwise I had a great time.

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