Goa Discovery

Our staff will help you travel to your hotel after you arrive in Goa on the first day of your Goa exploration tour. You will check in there Upon arriving at your hotel. You can relax for the rest of the day. Either you can take some rest in your hotel room or roam around nearby places on your own. There is no activity programmed for this day, so whatever you want is up to you. You will spend the night at the hotel.

Begin the second day of your Goa exploration tour with breakfast at the hotel. You can proceed to Palolem Beach after having breakfast. You can visit Betul Beach on the way. It's a quiet spot where you can view the sea and click pictures. You can visit Cabo de Rama Fort after spending some time at Betul Beach. It's a historic site with scenic sea views. Then you can visit Palolem Beach. You can relax, walk, or sunbathe on the beach. You can also visit Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary if time permits and stop by Sri Mallikarjun Temple on the way. Then, stay overnight at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel early in the morning. You can proceed to Madgaon after breakfast, a crowded town in Goa. You will have time at leisure to visit local markets and purchase souvenirs. Then, you can visit the Holy Spirit Church, a white church with exquisite architecture. You can proceed to Rachol Seminary after church. You can travel by ferry over the Zuari River to Ponda and see Mangeshi Temple and Shanta Durga Temple. You can also stop at a spice plantation for lunch. You can proceed to Dudhsagar Waterfalls later in the day. You will be back at the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

On the fourth day, after breakfast, you will proceed to Panjim. You will be free to shop at local bazaars and also get familiar with the surrounding area of the city. You can then go to Old Goa and witness some of the most famous churches in the area. First, you can visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. This church contains the remains of St. Francis Xavier and features baroque-style architecture. Then, you can go to the Se Cathedral. This church was constructed to celebrate the victory of the Portuguese over a Muslim army in 1510. You can then go on further sightseeing or back to your lodging.

This cathedral used to have two towers, but one fell down in 1776 and wasn't rebuilt. Your last stop can be at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, with its unique three-level front and eight-sided towers. The interior contains paintings, woodwork, and a statue of St. Francis of Assisi.  You will be driven further on the National Highway to reach Tiracol Fort after seeing these churches. This ancient fort has now been transformed into Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel, where you will stay overnight.

On this day of your Goa exploration tour, you can decide how to spend your time. You can take a boat ride on the Tiracol River. You can hire a boat and visit nearby villages along the river. If you like beaches, you can visit some of North Goa’s popular ones. Arambol Beach, also called Harmal Beach, is lively and known for fresh fish. Vagator Beach is quieter and has beautiful cliffs. For a more active beach, you can go to Baga Beach, known for water sports and nightlife. Calangute Beach, the largest and most crowded in Goa, is also called the "Queen of Beaches." You can also visit historic sites. Chapora Fort and Aguada Fort both offer great coastal views. At the end of the day, you will stay overnight at Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel.

You will depart from the hotel on the last day of your Goa exploration tour. You might have some time for shopping or relaxing, depending on your flight. A Daily Tour & Travel representative will then arrange for you to be taken to the airport to travel back home and complete your Goa holiday booking.