Trip Highlights
- Stroll at Calangute Beach – North Goa
- Shopping at Tibetan market
- Visit to Basilica Bom Jesus, St Cajetan, St Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and Church of St. Monica- Old Goa
- Enjoy an ancient ride at Museum of Christian Art and Archeological Museum
- Visit to the aristocratic mansion – Solar Souto Maior
- Explore Goan rural life at Ancestral Goa
- Pay homage at Church of the Holy Spirit
- Enjoy water sports at Baga Beach
- Seek blessings at Mangeshi Temple, Santa Durga Temple- South Goa
- Visit to the grand Menezes Braganza house
- Shopping at the bustling markets of Panjim
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive Goa- After arriving in Goa railway station ( Thivim or Margao), you will be transferred to your pre booked hotel.
- After reaching, check-in at your hotel & get ready for local sight seeing ( As time permits)
- Enjoy your breakfast and then head towards North Goa. There are a few beaches in North Goa which are very popular among tourists including Baga Beach, Dona Paula, Calangute, and Miramar.
- You can stroll around these beaches and enjoy the special time with your significant other.
- You can also enjoy water sports activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, and banana boat ride in Calangute. ( On Direct Payment Basis)
- Other places where you can have a great time on Goa Educational Tour are Fort Aguada and the ancient churches in Old Goa.
- The beautiful churches in Goa are a perfect amalgamation of Indian and Portuguese architecture.
- Return to the resort in the evening and have a sumptuous dinner.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Goa.
Day 2: North Goa / Industrial Visit
- This morning, after having your breakfast, get ready for a drive to North Goa. This part of the state is dotted with some of the most beautiful beaches namely Dona Paula, Calangute, Baga, and Miramar Beach. Along with that, North Goa is home to a number of tourist attractions like Fort Aguada, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.
- Spend the day sightseeing around the region. You can begin with a visit to “Cidade de Goa”, the original name given to the ‘City of Goa’ which was established long back and now it is called Old Goa. Pay homage at the Basilica Bom Jesus, which is dedicated to Infant Jesus. The church has the sacred remains of St Francis Xavier. Also, visit other churches including St Cajetan, St Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral and Church of St. Monica. All these shrines feature a unique architectural style which speaks much about the heritage and craftsmanship of those times.
- Visit the Museum of Christian Art, which is one of its kind museum in Asia. The art hub is best known to house a collection of items like gold and precious stones and Rosaries. You can also visit the Archeological Museum. Later, travel to “Solar Souto Maior”, which is an aristocratic mansion which dates back to the year 1585. The mansion houses a treasure of artifacts.
- Return to Panjim, the capital of Goa. As you drive through the city enjoy viewing its unique colonial architecture. Walk through the city and flip back the pages of the Portuguese history who ruled the state for nearly 450 years. Besides, visit the bustling markets of Goa and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy your lunch at Panjim.
- Post lunch, head to Baga Beach, which is one the most popular, happening and beautiful beaches of Goa. Enjoy water sports and then you can go for a shopping spree at the Tibetan market.
- Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: South Goa / Industrial Visit
- After having your breakfast, head towards South Goa. Today, you will be sightseeing the major attractions of South Goa including Colva Beach, Mangeshi Temple, Santa Durga Temple and more. Begin with a visit to Margao, the capital of Salcette taluka and headquarters of the South Goa district.
- Visit the historical “Largo de Igreja”, the Church square of Margao, which once used to be its colonial quarter. The church square is dotted with beautiful old buildings on one side and the beautiful Church of the Holy Spirit on the other. The Church of the Holy Spirit is one of the most grant churches of Goa, which was built back in the year 1564. It is one of the finest examples of Indian Baroque style of architecture.
- Later proceed to “Ancestral Goa”, which is a re-creation of Goan rural life. The village has a number of artifact centers, art galleries, and open-air museums. There is a laterite sculpture of Saint Mirabai in the village, which is one of the longest laterite sculptures in India. The star attraction of the region is the “Big Foot”, which is a large footprint which was discovered on a rock while excavating the site.
- Now it’s time to visit the grand house- Menezes Braganza house, in Chandor. This palatial structure was built back in the 17th century. The house has now been divided into two separate parts, with a common entrance. The east wing is occupied by the Pereira-Braganza family, which has a small chapel with relics of St. Francis Xavier. It also has artifacts, collected by the family over a number of years.
- Along with that, the house also has a large ballroom and a Salon. Tiles from Portugal, antique chandeliers from Europe and beautifully carved, ornate rosewood furniture adds to the beauty of the house. A few things which give a distinct look to the house include a pair of high-backed chairs, which has the family crest, which was given to the Pereira-Braganza family by King Dom Luis of Portugal.
- Most of the furniture items set in the house date back to the 18th century. It has been prepared using local Dalbergia sissoo (Martel wood) and lacquered with mother of pearl by craftsmen from Curtorim village. The house also has many items coming from antique aficionados.
- The west wing of the house belongs to the Menezes Braganza family. The house not only features exquisite furniture and Chinese porcelain from Macau, but also a collection of family portraits, which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. There is also a library which is believed to be the first private library of Goa. The library has a collection of 5,000 leather bound books which were personally collected by Luis de Menezes Braganza (1878-1938), a reputed journalist, well-known for playing a key role in Goa’s independence movement.
- After the long sightseeing tour of South Goa, head back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay.
- Have your breakfast in the morning and then check out of the hotel & proceeded towards Goa railway station
- With this your 02 Night /03 Day trip comes to end with sweet memories of your trip with OSR Vacation
Package Cost Per Student – Min 40 Students +05 Teacher * Free of Cost
| Food Plan | Group Size | Per Head Cost |
|---|---|---|
| With Food | 40 Students | Call us at 9555961410 |
| Without Food | 40 Students | Call us at 9555961410 |
Inclusions
- Deluxe rooms in Goa with Breakfast , Lunch (Veg) Dinner (Veg+ Non Veg) on Quad sharing basis
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Complementary Doctor on call
- Complementary Return gift
- All pick up; drop & local sightseeing will be through personal bus / tempo traveler
- Inclusive of all toll, parking , fuel cost , driver allowances & intercity transport taxes
Exclusion
- 5% GST
- Extra Meal
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, and vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
- Camera fee
- Travel insurance
- Tips, laundry & phone call
- All personal expenses
- Airport, railway and bus transfers
- Any extra food, laundry, phone call charges
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Any cost of adventure sport activities
