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Private Cultural Tour: Ancestral Goa, Shantadurga Temple and Spice Village Including Lunch
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Private Cultural Tour: Ancestral Goa, Shantadurga Temple and Spice Village Including Lunch
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Duration: 7 hours
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Highlights
Gain a deeper insight of Goa’s cultural heritage, Hindu religion and robust cuisine on this private full-day tour. With your guide, visit Ancestral Goa, a center for preserving art, culture and the environment; two Hindu temples, displaying India’s many Portuguese influences; and a spice village, where you’ll discover India’s most important and iconic commodity. Enjoy an authentic Indian lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Itinerary
Ancestral Goa
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAncestral Goa. Commonly referred to by locals as Big Foot Museum, this cultural center in the village of Loutolim is designed to preserve the culture an dtraditions of the region and pays homage to Portuguese influences. Tour the village with your expert guide and gain insight into age-old traditions like bringing feni—a local moonshine made from cashews or coconut.Casa Araujo Alvares
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCheck out the 250-year-old Portuguese mansion called Casa Araujo and explore its lavish rooms, which include a dining hall and chapel. An impressive doorway leads to a towering staircase that makes this historic structure truly stunning.Shantadurga Temple
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeShantadurga Temple. This impressive complex was built in 1738 AD and is surrounded by brilliant green foliage. Your guide will explain more about the Indo-Portuguese architecture when you venture inside. Brilliant stained-glass windows and a golden palanquin known as a palkhi decorate this religious center.Shree Mangesh temple
20 minsAdmission Ticket Free400-year-old Mangueshi Temple. Built to honor the goddess Shiva, the temple and its iconic pillars play an essential role in the community.Sahakari Spice Farm
1 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedFinally, drive in air-conditioned comfort to a nearby spice village where you’ll be greeted by a biologist who will explain the vegetation that lives on the plantation. Learn about medicinal purposes for herbs and sample cuisine that uses these flavorful spices during a full buffet lunch of authentic Indian fare. At the conclusion of your private cultural tour you’ll head back to your hotel in Goa for the evening.
What's included
INCLUDED
Water bottle on board the vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Transport in private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide
Spice plantation tour
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that lunch will not be served until mid- to late-afternoon. You’re welcome to bring a packed lunch if you’d like to eat prior to the buffet lunch.
A maximum of 9 people per booking
Location
Address
Loutolim, Salcete, India 403718
Provider
GeTS Holidays
From
NZD 498
or use 36,418 KrisFlyer miles
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