Goa is a state in Central India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the colourful architecture. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from the hipster Arambol beach and right up to the Palolem beach surrounded by a beautiful bay beach. There are a multitude of temples, churches and markets in the city.
(Fort Aguada – Reis magos Fort – Chapora Fort – Baga Beach – Old Goa – Spice Plantation – Mangueshi and Nagueshi Temples)
| Destination | Hotel | Number of Nights | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Goa | Santana Beach Resort 3* | 3 | BB |
*OR SIMILAR TYPE OF HOTELS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF BOOKINGS
*PACKAGE VALID FROM 01 JUNE 2020 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (valid only for domestic travellers)
| Hotel Name | PP on Double/Twin sharing | SGL Room Rate | Extra Adult sharing with Dbl Room | Child with bed(5-12 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santana Beach Resort 3* | Rs. 13,339 | Rs. 26,189 | Rs. 10,149 | Rs. 8,959 |
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Upon arrival, you will be met with our representative at outside of the airport and transferred to the hotel. We will provide a warm welcome with beautiful flowers and sweets. Our representative will hold the placard of “Concord Exotic Voyages” with the guest’s name at exit gate inside the airport lounge. On the way to hotel you will get bottle of mineral water (0,5 litter), so you will not feel thirsty after long travel to Goa.
Check in at the hotel Santana Beach Resort. Day for own leisure.
Santana Beach Resort – is a nice hotel which is located just 100 meters from the Candolim beach. Cosy rooms will give you home comfort. Professional hotel staff will anticipate your wishes. And beautiful territory of hotel with lots of greenery will allow your mind to relax and feel yourself on vacation.
You will find in Candolim lots of places to have lunch and dinner such as: Annapurna café, Candolim Deck, Bom Successo, Estern Oven, Café Candolim, Pistols Pub, Amy’s Resto Bar, Fat Panda, Republic of Noodles.
Walk along the beach, enjoy the beautiful views of the North Goa. Collect colourful shells, then to make decorations for your home. Feel the energy of the delightful Arabian Sea. Admire the birds jumping on the shore. Take off the small crabs burying in the sand.
Candolim is good because there are souvenir shops and clothing stores open all year round, which have excellent discounts in summer. Enjoy your goan shopping.
Try to not spend all your strength during the first day, as they will be useful to you on the second and third day of your journey. We will show you Goa in all its glory and beauty!
Overnight at the hotel Santana Beach Resort.
After tasty breakfast enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Goa. Start with a visit to the Fort Aguada. The fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was initially tasked with defense of shipping and the nearby Bardez sub district.
Next visit to Reis Magos Fort – was built on the ruins of a pagoda in 1550 by the Franciscans. The Fort, originated as an armed outpost of the Adil Shah of Bijapur in 1493. When Bardez was conquered by the Portuguese in 1541, the Fort was built along with the church.
Lunch will be arranged in one of the North Goa restaurants.
This tour is followed by visit to Chapora Fort. Chapora Fort, located in Bardez, Goa, rises high above the Chapora River. Before the Portuguese arrived in Goa in 1510, this location was the site of another fort. The fort changed hands several times after Portuguese acquired Bardez.
Later proceed to the famous Queen of beaches – Baga beach. This place never sleeps. Restaurants, cafes, SPA parlours, shops work in Baga 24 hours per a day whole year. Young people come here to relax in great nightclubs. Along the whole line of the Baga beach, there is a huge number of shacks, offering dishes for every taste.
Later drive back to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel Santana Beach Resort.
After tasty breakfast, proceed to second day sightseeing.
Old Goa churches – The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days of Portuguese rules.
After exploring the catholic Portuguese past of goa, you are going to have lunch at the spice plantation, where also you will get some knowledge how spices are growing and how you can you use it for your health.
Later, visit to Mangueshi and Nagueshi Temples. Shri Mangesh temple is located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. It is 1km distance from Mardol close to Nagueshi, 21 km from Panaji the capital of Goa, and 26 km from Margao. This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa.
Evening return to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel Santana Beach Resort.
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and you will be transferred to Goa airport for return flight.
We wish you had memorable trip with CONCORD EXOTIC VOYAGES.
