Shore Excursion Tour:Churches, Spice Plantation and Old Bazaars Tour with Lunch
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Shore Excursion Tour:Churches, Spice Plantation and Old Bazaars Tour with Lunch
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Shore Excursion Tour:Churches, Spice Plantation and Old Bazaars Tour with Lunch

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Stop At: Cruise Terminal, Marmugao Port Trust Colony, Vasco da Gama, Goa, India

Depart Goa cruise port by your own private vehicle.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India

head to the Se Cathedral. The Se Cathedral is one of the oldest, most sought after buildings of Goa and is the largest church in Asia. Located on the banks of Mandovi River, it is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, a canonized saint in the Catholic Church. This church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfectly depicts the opulence of the bygone Portuguese era and is graced with stunning Iberian façades, intricate mosaic work, beautifully-designed ceilings and wood carvings. Also, it has a church bell called the Golden Bell, which is the largest in the state.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India

Soon after, you will head to the Basilica of Bom Jesus. This UNESCO World Heritage Site enshrines the relics of Saint Francis Xavier (a Navarrese-Basque Roman Catholic missionary) and is rich in architecture and history. It was India’s first Minor Basilica and is believed to be the finest example of Baroque architecture. It has simply beautiful interiors and has marble flooring ornamented with precious stones. Made of basalt rock, it comprises of a huge altar with exquisite carvings. It also has an art gallery attached to it that includes many oil paintings of various saints.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sahakari Spice Farm, Curti, Ponda India

Next, you will proceed with Goa spice tour. The tour halts at Tropical Spice Plantations in Goa, nestled amidst lush green landscapes, fruit trees and sparkling streams in North-eastern Goa, to connect with nature in the best possible way. Here, visitors are offered herbal tea and served food on a banana frond. A guided tour of this realm is a must to learn more about plantations of spices in Goa, like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and many more, in a natural environment and how they are processed.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Panjim Market, Panaji, Goa 403001, India

After a spicy experience, your tour ends with a walking tour to Panjim’s local bazaar. It is popular for a variety of wines, cashew nuts, Goan spices and local handicrafts and authentic Goan eateries in its vicinity. After an eventful day in the streets of Goa.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, Destin, Florida

En- route, you will be driven to Miramar beach, a clean, soft sand beach popular for evening strolls and savoring beautiful sunset views.

Your tour concludes with a drop-off at Goa port.

Duration: 20 minutes

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Included
  • Professional guide
  • Pick up and drop off from the Port
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Walking tour of Old Goa churches
  • Walking tour of Panjim bazaar
  • Spice Plantation
  • Entry/Admission - Sahakari Spice Farm
Not included
  • Gratuities
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
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Cultural
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Aquatic
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