Fontainhas Tales & Trails: E-Bike Adventure Journey

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ID: GYG783518-1255729
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Country: India

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Explore the Old Latin Quarter of Fontainhas on an E-bike tour from Panjim. Visit the main cultural spots of the city while e-biking along nature and the unplanned town of the Old Latin Quarter's.
Explore the Old Latin Quarter of Panjim on an E-bike tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fontainhas, see the oldest mint house in Asia, and learn about the Indo-Portuguese architecture of the area.

Start with a visit to Tobacco Square and Fontainhas, one of the most beautiful cities of India classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness Asia’s oldest mint house and get insights about the colonial commerce and trade.

Witness the town planning and understand the unique architecture. Learn about homemade wine, the beverage, and the associated culinary dimension of its own at the oldest Indo-Portuguese house of the town.

Visit one of the oldest Indo - Portuguese house where we have an exclusive home made wine tasting experience with a Heritage house tour.

Savour local authentic delicacies and indulge in the sun as you ride gently along the narrow lanes of Fontainhas. Experience the city’s ancient canals resembling the old city of Venice.

Cruise along the lively seaside towards Altinho on the right bank of the broad Mandovi river estuary, the main capital city of Panjim graciously reclines over rolling hills.

Experience exceptional natural light, which has long inspired writers, photographs, and filmmakers. See the brightly colored buildings straddling the slopes, the striking ochre of the roofs, the tiling on so many facades, and the narrow twisting alleys of the medieval districts.

Highlights

  • Discover the Old Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn about the history of the city's colonial commerce and trade
  • Exclusive home made wine tasting experience with a Heritage house tour.
  • Marvel at the brightly colored buildings straddling the slopes of Altinho
  • Enjoy the local authentic delicacies and indulge in the sun as you ride gently

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants must know how to ride a bike.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun.
Carry a camera to capture the beautiful sights.
Smoking is not allowed during the tour.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.