Day 1:
Arrive at Goa, one of the famous beach towns of India. Our
representative will assist you to check in at the hotel. Check
in at the hotel chosen earlier and rest overnight.
Day 2:
Today post breakfast at the hotel transfer for sightseeing.
Much of the real Goa is in its interiors, both inside its
buildings and in the hinterland away from the coastal area.
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. Back to hotel in the evening for
overnight stay at the hotel.
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