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Old Goa Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation With "Goan" Lunch

By Discover Activities
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$206 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the Off-beat Old Goa, its fascinating Churches with grand facades, intricate interiors. Later visit spice plantation away from the packed beaches of Goa and savour a lip smacking Goan Lunch (group basis) hosted inside the plantation only.

Also visit a 400 year Old Hindu temple known as “Mangeshi” temple, a reminiscent of erstwhile Hindu heritage of Goa before the Portuguese colonial rule.
NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup.

Activity location

  • Se Cathedral
    • Old Goa,
    • Panjim, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Se Cathedral
    • Old Goa,
    • Panjim, India

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Old Goa Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation With "Goan" Lunch

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$206.26 x 1 AdultAU$206.26
Total
Price is AU$206.26
Until Sat, 23 May

From Goa Port / Dock

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pick up & drop from Goa Port
Guided
Private Car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$378.84 x 1 AdultAU$378.84
Total
Price is AU$378.84
Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Car driven by friendly Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch on fixed menu basis
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant meals not included
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.

Activity itinerary

Se Cathedral

  • 30m
Morning our guide will pick you from your hotel and proceed towards Old Goa. Constructed in 1619 AD, The Edifice of Se Cathedral is the largest church in Asia. With its superb Iberian façade, soaring ceilings, fabulous mosaic work, intricate wood and gilded carvings, the Se Cathedral, also sometimes called St. Catherine's cathedral is an absolute must-see for any visitor in Goa. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.

Basilica of Bom Jesus

  • 30m
This 400 year old Church site has got rich cultural and religious significance, the Basilica of Bom Jesus has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Literally translating to 'Holy Jesus', this is the only church in Old Goa that is not been plastered on the outside. The facade of the church has triangular roofing which is delicately carved with the initials 'IHS', which is an abbreviation for Jesuit emblem meaning 'Jesus, Saviour of Men'. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.

St. Augustine's Tower

  • 20m
Also visit St. Augustine's tower a hot favourite for all Bollywood film shots.

Tropical Spice Plantation

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Time for lip smacking Lunch , Arrive at Tropical Spice Plantation: Listen to the delightful birds, laze around by the stream or simply enjoy a stroll through the stretch of beetle nut plantations. The tropical spice plantation has lots to offer, peace of mind being the greatest of all. Enjoy a varied menu like Prawn Curry, Goan Chicken dish, White and brown rice, Goan Bread, fish fry and a couple of veg items also.

Mangeshi Temple

  • 30m
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this 400 year old temple has been mesmerising devotees and visitors with its simplistic beauty for the last 400 years. The temple is adorned with a refreshing water body. According to some, this is one of the oldest parts of the temple. There is also a seven storied lamp tower in the temple complex. There are also a few shrines dedicated to the family deities which are located within the temple complex.

Location

Activity location

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    Se Cathedral
    • Old Goa,
    • Panjim, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Se Cathedral
    • Old Goa,
    • Panjim, India

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