Day 10:
Morning half day visit to Panjim City. Panjim, a former fishing
Village, was made the capital of Goa by royal decree from the
court of Lisbon. It''s spread around ''Altinho'' meaning hillock,
a residential area with Portuguese
style bungalows where the dominant structure is the Patriarch''s Palace with
the statue of Christ the King on its lawns. From Altinho one gets a panoramic
view of Panjim.The oldest monument in Panjim is the Idalco or Adil Shah''s
Palace built in 1490 and there is also the beautiful Church of our Lady of
Immaculate Conception.Afternoon half day visit to Miramar Beach and
proceed onwards to Dona Paula en route the Quaint fishing village of
Caranzalem. The Dona Paula Bay overlooks Marmagoa, the largest natural
harbour in India and the expanse of the Arabian Sea.On the return, drive
down through ''Fountainhes'' with its Latin atmosphere and quaint houses to
Old Goa, the heartland of ancient Christianity, once a bustling metropolis now
in ruins. Visit the beautiful Basilica of Bom Jesus where the incorruptable
body of St.Francis Xavier is enshrined in a silver casket. Visit the majestic Se
Cathedral, which is the largest church in Goa, with its booming golden bell
and other churches. Later proceed onto the bustling city of Mapusa noted for
its colorful Friday Market. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11:
Relax on the Beach. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12:
Relax on the Beach. Overnight stay at hotel.
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