Historical Goa Itinerary
| DAY 1: Panjim – Fontainhas – Beach | |
| Noon | Transfer to Hotel from Airport or Railway Station |
| Check in | Arrival at Panjim, 5 star property, Panjim |
| Lunch | At the inhouse restaurant |
| Visit | Immaculate Conception Church |
| Experience | Fontainhas and Latin quarter |
| Evening | Miramar Beach |
| Dinner | At upscale restaurant/ inhouse restaurant |
| DAY 2: Divar Island, Reis Magos, Fort Aguada | |
| Breakfast | At the hotel |
| Excursion | Divar Island- transfer by coach and ferry |
| Our Lady of Piety Church | |
| Lunch | Served in a beautiful Indo Portuguese house |
| Fort 1 | Transfer to Reis Magos Church, Verem |
| Reis Magos Fort, Verem | |
| Fort 2 | Fort Aguada |
| Sinquerim Beach, Candolim | |
| Dinner | At upscale restaurant/ inhouse restaurant |
| DAY 3: Historical Goa |
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| Breakfast | At the hotel |
| Check Out | Transfer to Old Goa |
| Arrival at Bom Jesus Basilica | |
| Se Cathedral & Museum | |
| Church & Museum St Francis Assisi | |
| Chapel of St Catherine | |
| Lunch | At Restaurant at Old Goa |
| Former Church of St Augustine | |
| Church of Our Lady of the Rosary | |
| Church & Museum of St Cajetan | |
| Transfer to Cavelossim | |
| Check in | 5 star Resort, Cavelossim Beach |
| Dinner | At the inhouse restaurant |
| DAY 4: Heritage Homes | |
| Breakfast | At the hotel |
| To Loutolim | Visit three palatial heritage houses of Goa |
| Experience | The Figueiredo Mansion, Loutolim |
| Experience | Menezes Braganca House, Chandor |
| Lunch | Lunch served at the Palácio do Deão, hosted by the owners |
| Experience | Palácio do Deão, Quepem |
| Drive back to beach resort | |
| Dinner | At the inhouse restaurant |
| DAY 5: Beach/Boat Cruise and Check out | |
| Breakfast | At the hotel |
| Option: Boat Cruise from Cavelossim | |
| Check Out | Transfer to Airport |
| Transfer to Railway Station | |
Having being insulated from the rest India for the 450 years that the Portuguese ruled it, the tiny Indian state of Goa has developed a culture and lifestyle that stands out for its colour and vibrancy.
Sao Jacinto Island
Blessed with an almost uninterrupted coastline of beautiful beaches that stretch mile upon golden mile, Goa casts a magic spell on those who seek its unspoilt beauty.
The state is a great place to unwind and soak in a Mediterranean ambience that has remained intact- a legacy from the colonial days. The laid back, unhurried and content lifestyle is best captured in the quintessential Goan term ‘susegad’- literally meaning quiet in Portuguese.
Goa has all the elements that make it paradise on earth- sunshine, beaches, spectacular islands, seafood, feni (the traditional liquor) and great music. Being the fun capital of India, it is without doubt the topmost tourist destination.
But Goa has a lot more to offer than only beaches and feni- it has a rich heritage, relatively well preserved, providing a fascinating glimpse of an era gone by. This is the Historical Goa that escapes most visitors, yet provides much satisfaction to the ones who seek it out.
Aerial view of Old Goa showing the Se Cathedral
From its beautiful Baroque style cathedrals, crumbling forts to the once opulent streets of the colonial capital of Old Goa, this is a mesmerising place that transports you back in time.
A Portuguese mansion at Chandor
Take time off to visit stately residences, equipped with every luxury that the 16th century could provide. Pilgrim Stays has curated a set of experiences, catering to the discerning traveller. In doing so we aim to enlighten and entertain.
Figueiredo Mansion
While the logistics of your stay are taken care of in first class accommodation, look to the varied options on offer to enhance your holiday. The Tour Directors on our panel are people who are passionate about what they do. You can expect to gain meaningful insights into what you see and take home beautiful memories of an unforgettable experience.