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Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa
Lunch at Tropical Spice Plantation in Goa
Se Cathedral Church in Goa
Shri Manguesh Temple in Goa
Shree Shantadurga Temple in Goa

Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation

By Pacific Classic Tours India
10 out of 10
Price is CA $156 per adult
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Overview

See the highlights of Goa on a 9-hour tour that visits temples, churches, a spice plantation, and more. Stop at Shri Manguesh Temple, Shree Shantadurga Temple, the Basilica of Bom Jesus — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Se Cathedral. You'll learn from your guide about the history of one of India's key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.

Activity location

  • Shree Mangesh temple
    • Dinanath Mangeshkar Road
    • 403401, Mardol, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Goa
    • Goa, Goa, India

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Tour for 5 or more Travellers
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Package Includes: Pick-up and Drop-off + Private Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $156.45 x 5 AdultsCA $782.25
Total
Price is CA $782.25
Tour for 4 Travellers
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Package Includes: Pick-up and Drop-off + Private Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $173.85 x 4 AdultsCA $695.40
Total
Price is CA $695.40
Tour for 3 Travellers
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Package Includes: Pick-up and Drop-off + Private Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $191.23 x 3 AdultsCA $573.69
Total
Price is CA $573.69
Tour for 2 Travellers
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Package Includes: Pick-up and Drop-off + Private Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $231.79 x 2 AdultsCA $463.58
Total
Price is CA $463.58
Tour for 1 Traveller
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Package Includes: Pick-up and Drop-off + Private Air-conditioned Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Lunch + Bottled water
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $411.41 x 1 AdultCA $411.41
Total
Price is CA $411.41

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedBuffet Lunch at Tropical Spice Plantation
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional private English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedCruise Port pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny items not specified as included

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Dress code - Temples are a sacred houses of God and a place worship. To preserve there sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complexes
  • Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
  • Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
  • Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Travellers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travellers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Activity itinerary

Mormugao Harbour (Pass by)
Your day starts with a morning pickup from Goa Cruise Port, then set off in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the city with your private tour guide.
Shree Mangesh temple
  • 1h
A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on a Hillock. The 400-year-old temple is known for its elegant structure and the pillars which are considered to be the most beautiful among the temples is Goa. A beautiful seven-story Deepa Stambha (decorative lamp tower), stands at the gates in the temple complex. The tank (reservoir) in front of the temple is the oldest part of the complex. If you walk down to the right-hand side of the temple you can also see the giant raths (chariots) that are used to parade the deities during the temple’s festival, which takes place in the last week of January or the first week of February.
Shree Shantadurga Mandir
  • 1h
Set amidst lush emerald hills, this temple is dedicated to Shree Shantadurga Devi. The Temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierce-full war going on between the two. In Goa Goddess Shree Durga is worshipped as the goddess of peace and has traditionally had a large following.
Tropical Spice Plantation
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Then, take a break for lunch at a tropical spice plantation. Guests are welcomed in a traditional way by offering Aarti, Kumkum, and a garland of flowers. Healthy and nutritious food is served in a traditional manner on a banana leaf. Afterwards, have time to stroll around the grounds, taking in the butterfly garden and looking out for some of the 75 spices of birds that can be found there. Catch sight of some very rare and endangered species of birds.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
  • 1h
Visit the World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, completed in 1605 and home to Saint Francis Xavier, who is said to have brought Christianity to the region. Famous throughout the Roman Catholic world, the imposing Basilica de Bom Jesus contains the tomb and mortal remains of St Francis Xavier, the so-called Apostle of the Indies. St Francis Xavier’s missionary voyages throughout the East became legendary. His ‘incorrupt’ body is in the mausoleum to the right, in a glass-sided coffin amid a shower of gilt stars.
Se Cathedral
  • 1h
Continue on to Se Cathedral, a magnificent 16th-century monument and the largest church in Goa. The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria hence it is also known as St. Catherine's' Cathedral. 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.
Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi..
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally, stop at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 17th century , attached to the church is a convent, which has been converted into a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1964. Thanks in part to its renovation in 1665, this graceful building displays a charming mix of architectural styles and intricately carved artwork.
Mormugao Harbour (Pass by)
In the evening, your tour ends with drop-off at the cruise port, your hotel or other desired location in Goa.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Gear and equipment sanitized between use
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShree Mangesh temple
    • Dinanath Mangeshkar Road
    • 403401, Mardol, Goa, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGoa
    • Goa, Goa, India

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