Goa: Shore Excursion to Old Goa and Divar Island with Lunch

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ID: GYG831404-1319238
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Country: India

Duration: 05:30 hours


Description

Discover the history of Old Goa and Divar Island on this heritage trail. Visit some of the best churches in Asia, explore an ancient temple site, and enjoy a sumptuous Goan lunch.
Discover the history of Old Goa and the multicultural heritage of Divar Island on this heritage trail. Visit some of the best churches in Asia, a Hindu temple site, and a Baroque-style church. Enjoy a Goan lunch at a heritage home, riverside wellness resort, or a musician's house.

Meet your storyteller at the Viceroy's Arch and begin your walking tour of Old Goa. Learn about the history of the former Portuguese capital and the origins of the old city. Experience an impressive collection of churches that have earned Goa its title as the ‘Rome of the Orient’.

Immerse yourself in tales of various Catholic orders and revered saints, as well as enthralling legends of sealed passages, hidden vaults, and tombs. Visit some of the best churches in Asia, which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

Next, take a ferry ride across River Mandovi to the Island of Divar and discover its multicultural heritage. Visit landmark monuments, from ancient Hindu temples to Goa’s finest 18th-century Baroque church with stunning panoramic views.

Culminate your experience with a sumptuous Goan lunch at a heritage home, riverside wellness resort, or a musician's house.

Please note that the experience on Divar Island is not a walking trail and would require the guest to arrange for transportation during the trail.

Highlights

  • Explore the former Portuguese capital of Velha Goa on a heritage walk
  • Discover the fascinating history of Goa’s former Portuguese empire
  • Immerse yourself in tales of various Catholic orders and revered saints
  • Visit an ancient temple site and the site of a Baroque-style church
  • Enjoy a sumptuous Goan lunch at a heritage home or riverside resort

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not available during mass service or other religious services at functional churches
Lunch location subject to availability and may change
Entry inside the Baroque-style church on Divar Island is prohibited
The experience on Divar Island is not a walking trail and guests would require transportation during the trail
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.