This 3-day Panaji tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and leisure in the heart of Goa. Centered entirely in the capital city, the itinerary allows you to stay all three days in Panaji, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploration. The journey begins with a deep dive into the city’s Portuguese heritage, colorful Latin quarters, and lively markets. It continues with an excursion to nearby North Goa attractions like Aguada Fort, Miramar Beach, and an enchanting sunset river cruise on the Mandovi River, showcasing Goa’s traditional music and dance. The final day includes a serene visit to Dona Paula and a look into Goa’s rich past at its museums before departure. With daily check-ins and returns to your Panaji hotel, this itinerary ensures a seamless and enriching Goan experience.
🏞️ Highlights:
Visit key attractions like Fontainhas, Aguada Fort, Miramar Beach, and Dona Paula.
Enjoy a Mandovi River sunset cruise with Goan cultural performances.
Discover Goan history at museums and savor local Goan cuisine throughout the trip.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Panaji – Explore Heritage & Local Culture
Panaji
Arrive in Panaji and check in to your hotel by noon. After freshening up, begin exploring the city with a visit to the iconic Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, renowned for its Baroque-style architecture. Stroll through the vibrant lanes of Fontainhas, Goa’s Latin Quarter, where colorful Portuguese houses, quaint bakeries, and art galleries add to the charm. Later, walk along the scenic Mandovi River promenade and explore the bustling Panjim Market for souvenirs and local specialties. In the evening, return to your hotel to unwind. Overnight stay in Panaji.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church:
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is one of Panaji’s most iconic landmarks, known for its striking white façade and elegant Baroque-style architecture. Originally built in 1541 as a chapel and later reconstructed in 1619, it stands atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the city. The symmetrical double staircase leading up to the church adds to its charm and grandeur. Inside, the church houses a beautifully decorated altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary, reflecting Goa’s deep-rooted Portuguese Catholic heritage. It is not only a place of worship but also a serene and photogenic spot for visitors.
Day 2 :
North Goa Sightseeing & River Cruise
Panaji
Early in the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, head out for a full-day tour of North Goa. Start with a visit to Aguada Fort, offering panoramic sea views, followed by a stop at the historic Reis Magos Fort. Then, make your way to Miramar Beach, located close to Panaji, for a peaceful seaside experience. In the late afternoon, return to Panaji and enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Mandovi River, featuring traditional Goan music and dance. After the cruise, head back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Panaji.
Aguada Fort:
Aguada Fort is a well-preserved 17th-century Portuguese fort overlooking the Arabian Sea, located near Sinquerim Beach in North Goa. Built in 1612 to guard against Dutch and Maratha invasions, it served as a crucial defense point and also housed a freshwater spring, which gave the fort its name "Aguada" (meaning "water" in Portuguese). The fort also features a historic four-storey lighthouse, one of the oldest of its kind in Asia. Today, it is a popular tourist spot offering panoramic views of the sea and a glimpse into Goa’s colonial past.
Miramar Beach:
Miramar Beach is a serene urban beach located just a few kilometers from Panaji city center, where the Mandovi River meets the Arabian Sea. Known for its soft golden sands and peaceful ambiance, it’s a favorite spot for both locals and tourists to relax, take walks, or enjoy the sea breeze. Unlike the more commercialized beaches of Goa, Miramar offers a quiet retreat with scenic views, especially at sunset, and is ideal for a short, tranquil escape within the city.
Day 3 :
Dona Paula, Museums & Departure
Panaji
Early in the morning, start your day with breakfast, and then check out from your hotel in Panaji by late morning. Visit Dona Paula, a scenic viewpoint with coastal charm and a romantic legend. Next, explore the Goa State Museum or the Houses of Goa Museum to delve into the region’s art, architecture, and colonial history. If time permits, browse local shops for some last-minute souvenirs. Later, proceed to your departure point, concluding your memorable cultural journey in Goa.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
Package Code:MY338649
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