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Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
6 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Meet your guide at your Goa hotel and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Born Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about this man’s life from your guide, as well as from the detailed paintings that decorate the interior. Head upstairs to a gallery of surrealist paintings from Dom Martin, a Goan painter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India
Travel by foot to Se Cathedral, known by locals as Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina. This gothic-style Portuguese architecture houses one of the largest bells in Goa and is dedicated to a saint who was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian devotion
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Wander the Latin Quarter, known as Fontainhas and experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Portuguese influence first hand as you explore the streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Sebastian Chapel, Sebastian Road, Panjim 403001 India
Make a stop at St Sebastian Chapel, where statues of historic figures like Abade Faria, a Roman Catholic monk, are displayed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dona Paula Beach and Viewpoint, 7 km from Panaji Centre, Dona Paula 403004 India
Next, travel in comfort to Dona Paula Jetty, a peaceful bay where epic views of Mormugao Harbor and the Arabian Sea make for the perfect photo op. Take in the natural wonder of the scene that’s unique to this out of the way treasure before heading to a tiny market on the waterway.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Meet your guide at your Goa hotel and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Born Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about this man’s life from your guide, as well as from the detailed paintings that decorate the interior. Head upstairs to a gallery of surrealist paintings from Dom Martin, a Goan painter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India
Travel by foot to Se Cathedral, known by locals as Se Cathedral of Santa Catarina. This gothic-style Portuguese architecture houses one of the largest bells in Goa and is dedicated to a saint who was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian devotion
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Wander the Latin Quarter, known as Fontainhas and experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Portuguese influence first hand as you explore the streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Sebastian Chapel, Sebastian Road, Panjim 403001 India
Make a stop at St Sebastian Chapel, where statues of historic figures like Abade Faria, a Roman Catholic monk, are displayed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dona Paula Beach and Viewpoint, 7 km from Panaji Centre, Dona Paula 403004 India
Next, travel in comfort to Dona Paula Jetty, a peaceful bay where epic views of Mormugao Harbor and the Arabian Sea make for the perfect photo op. Take in the natural wonder of the scene that’s unique to this out of the way treasure before heading to a tiny market on the waterway.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Entry/Admission - Se Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Fontainhas
- Entry/Admission - St Sebastian Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Dona Paula Beach and Viewpoint
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- No strict dress code is enforced to enter places of worship. However, please be advised to dress accordingly; short shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended
- Lunch costs including drinks usually range between USD $2 and USD $15
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
95%
Original
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We love Goa mostly due to our pleasant knowledgeable guide.
I would recommend this tour which was very interesting in particular our guide Francis was very well informed ,courteous and most helpful