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North Goa → Old Goa → South Goa

Goa Heritage & Beach

6 days / 5 nights Price on Request Heritage

Overview

A Goa trip that adds the state's Portuguese-era heritage — Old Goa's UNESCO-listed churches and Panaji's Latin quarter — to a beach-focused stay across both coasts.

Why This Journey

Goa is more than its beaches; this route builds in a half-day of the state's distinctive colonial-era heritage without giving up significant beach time.

Highlights

  • The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Old Goa's UNESCO World Heritage churches
  • Panaji's Latin-quarter old town
  • Beach time on both the North and South Goa coasts

Day by Day

  • Day 1

    Arrive North Goa

    Private airport pickup and transfer to your North Goa hotel. Rest of the day free on the beach — Goa's northern belt has the widest range of restaurants and beach shacks on the coast.

  • Day 2

    North Goa Sightseeing

    A day exploring North Goa's beach towns at your own pace — Baga, Calangute or Anjuna depending on your hotel's location — plus, if the timing works, one of the flea or night markets this stretch of coast is known for.

  • Day 3

    Onward to Old Goa

    Half-day excursion to Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage cluster of Portuguese-era churches including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, followed by a stop in Panaji's Latin-quarter old town on the way back.

  • Day 4

    Onward to South Goa

    Drive from North Goa to South Goa (approx. 1–1.5 hours).

  • Day 5

    South Goa Sightseeing

    A slower day at your resort or along South Goa's quieter beaches (Palolem, Agonda or Colva depending on your base), with an optional dolphin-spotting boat trip in the morning.

  • Day 6

    Departure

    Morning at leisure in South Goa before a private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • 5 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout
  • Local English-speaking guide at each destination
  • All monument entrance fees for the sights listed above
  • Airport and inter-city transfers

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights (unless a flight is explicitly listed as included)
  • Lunches and dinners (unless requested)
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
  • India visa fees
  • Camera/video fees at monuments where applicable

Accommodation

Well-located hotels in each city, twin-sharing with breakfast included; a 5-star or heritage-property upgrade is available on request.

Transportation

Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the full itinerary, plus any internal flights specifically listed in the day-by-day plan; airport transfers included.

Meals

Daily breakfast included. Lunches and dinners are at your own choice so you can explore local restaurants, with recommendations from your guide — let us know if you'd prefer these pre-arranged instead.

Best Time to Travel

October to March for the most comfortable sightseeing temperatures.

Important Notes

Let us know of any festival dates, mobility considerations or dietary needs in advance so we can plan around them.

About starting prices: Starting prices shown are indicative and may vary according to travel dates, number of travellers, hotel category, transportation, itinerary changes, season and availability. Final pricing is always confirmed with you in writing before booking — there are no hidden fees.

Customization

Every element here — duration, hotel category, pace and stops — can be adjusted. Tell us your dates and interests via the enquiry form and we'll tailor this starting point to you.

FAQs

Is the Old Goa excursion a full day?

It's typically a half-day, leaving the rest of that day free for the beach or for exploring Panaji further.

Is this itinerary private or a group tour?

Fully private — your own vehicle, driver and guide, on your own schedule, not a fixed-departure group tour.

Can this be shortened or extended?

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point — tell us your available dates and we'll adjust the pace and stops accordingly.

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