Cultural Tour of Goa

Duration: 09 Nights & 10 Days
Places to see: Mumbai – Goa – Cochin

Day 01: Home – Mumbai

Arrival at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of India, this massive historical monument makes a must visit during your Mumbai sightseeing. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach. Also visit Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai. Overnight in at the hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for an excursion to the ELEPHANTA CAVES. Return to the mainland in the evening. Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai – Goa

After breakfast in the hotel and transfer to airport to catch flight to Goa, On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax on beach. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Goa

Explore the North Goa & South Goa. Visit fishing village: Fishing villages are part of Goa’s rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Goa

Free to relax on Beach. In the evening, enjoy Sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach – Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a camp fire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Goa – Cochin

after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Cochin- is a beautiful city situated on the Western Coast of India facing the Arabian Sea, and rightfully called the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. It has a rich network of backwaters and is the culture and heritage centre of Kerala. A cluster of islands, Cochin is the commercial city of Kerala and is one of the finest natural harbors in the world. On arrival in Cochin, check in at the hotel. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 07: Cochin

After breakfast city tour of Cochin. You will visit Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Mattancherry Palace or Dutch Palace has fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. It is closed on Fridays. In Fort Cochin visit St. Francis Church, the oldest church built by European in India. Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon, Portugal. The tombstone still remains. Also visit Chinese Fishing Nets that are the most efficient means of backwater fishing. You can enthrall yourself with a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali Dance Show in a local theatre. Kathakali is an ancient religious pantomime dance drama handed down through generations for more than 300 years and performed by dedicated families of Kerala Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Cochin – Mumbai

Transfer to airport to connect flight to Mumbai, Farewell dinner and be transferred to airport to connect international flight.