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Shore Excursion Portuguese Heritage Tour
6 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mormugao Port Trust, Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804, India
Depart Goa cruise port and travel in private, air-conditioned
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, Goa 403402, India
Gain a deeper understanding of Goa’s colonial history of Portuguese heritage on this private half-day tour. Learn how the Portuguese impacted the region’s religion, architecture and food from your expert guide as you explore some of the most iconic places in Goa. Depart Goa cruise port and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Bom Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about saint’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: 40 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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Afterwards, travel about 15 minutes in your private car to the city of Panaji. 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: 40 minutes
Stop At: St. Sebastian Chapel, Pilerne - Candolim Rd, Orda Vaddo, Candolim, Goa 403515, 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 Jetty, Goa, 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. Finally, choose to stop at the O’Coquerio restaurant for a traditional Portuguese and Goan mean (own expense), before heading back to port in the comfort of your private vehicle.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mormugao Port Trust, Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804, India
Depart Goa cruise port and travel in private, air-conditioned
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, Goa 403402, India
Gain a deeper understanding of Goa’s colonial history of Portuguese heritage on this private half-day tour. Learn how the Portuguese impacted the region’s religion, architecture and food from your expert guide as you explore some of the most iconic places in Goa. Depart Goa cruise port and travel in private, air-conditioned comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Basilica of Bom Jesus. Walk across the marble floor that’s inlaid with precious stones and visit the remains of Catholic missionary St Francis Xavier. Learn about saint’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: 40 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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
Afterwards, travel about 15 minutes in your private car to the city of Panaji. 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: 40 minutes
Stop At: St. Sebastian Chapel, Pilerne - Candolim Rd, Orda Vaddo, Candolim, Goa 403515, 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 Jetty, Goa, 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. Finally, choose to stop at the O’Coquerio restaurant for a traditional Portuguese and Goan mean (own expense), before heading back to port in the comfort of your private vehicle.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Port pickup and drop-off from Port
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
35%
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