About This Tour
Step back in time and experience the rich cultural history of Goa as you take a tour through our South Goa tour package one of the most affordable packages in Goa. Take a tour in an AC coach and visit the most popular attractions including beaches, churches built during the Portuguese time, temples and a dolphin cruise. The attractions include Dona Paula, learn about the tragic love story of two hopeless romantics, walk on the silver sands and admire the glistening sea at the popular Miramar beach, learn about the Portuguese colonization and take in the mesmerizing architecture of Old Goa, visit the most popular Mangueshi and Shantadurga Temples and end with a fantastic boat cruise in Goa across the sunset from Santa Monica.
Highlights
- Best tourist attractions covered
- Spot dolphins in the Arabian sea
- Sunset cruise offers the best of Goa experience
- Pickup & drop is available in Arpora,Baga,Calangute,Candolim & Panjim hotel main road only
- If it is not feasible for the buses to enter the lane and hence nearest pick up-drop point
- Charges for Dolphin trip & Boat cruise will be applicable which is payable directly by the guest
- Children above the age of 5 years would be charged full fare
- No Seat numbers are allocated, seats allocated as per availability at the respective boarding point
- Duration: 10.00 to 12.00 Hours
What’s Included
- Pick up and drop from North Goa hotel main road
- Comfortable seating in an A/C bus
- Hindi- Guide speaking guide
- Fuel charges
- Parking charges as per itinerary
- Rs.500/- for Boat cruise ticket
- Rs.400/- for Dolphin trip
- Children above the age of 3 years would be charged full fare
- Food & beverages
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allSouth Goa Sightseeing - Seat in Coach - Itinerary
08:30 AM Coach leaves for the South Goa attractionsÂ
Miramar Beach & Dolphin Trips (400/- extra for Dolphin trip seasonal) - Also known as ‘Gasper Dias’, the beach is a popular tourist destination due to its easy accessibility from the capital and its soothing calmness of the waters. It fills you with tranquillity and solitude with its scenic landscape, you can also opt for a Dolphin Trip at Miramar to make the experience even more memorable.
St. Augustine Tower -Â This church was abandoned in 1835 after the Portuguese government of Goa began evicting many religious orders in Goa under its new repressive policies. The subsequent neglect caused the vault of the church to collapse in 1842. The body collapsed soon after and by 1871, the bell was moved from the tower to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Panjim, where it remains to date. The ruins were featured in the song Gumnaam Hai Koi from the 1965 suspense thriller movie Gumnaam and 'Saathiya' from the Bollywood hit Singham.
Bom Jesus Basilica -Â This beautiful church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the oldest churches of Goa. A silver casket shelters the body of St Francis Xavier in a mausoleum at the top. For the historical enthusiasts, the Bom Jesus Basilica Art Gallery exhibits the works of Dom Martin, a Goan painter.
Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina -Â One of the largest churches in India and dedicated the cathedral to Saint Catherine. The Se Cathedral has Corinthian style interiors and exteriors impress with their perfect Tuscan style architecture.
Mangueshi Temple -Â This beautifully intricate, simple, well designed and elegant structure has interesting seven-storeyed lamp tower or deepstambha stands, posited in the temple complex. A tranquil and calm water body, which is said to be the oldest section of the temple soothes the senses and builds religious value.
Tirupati Balaji Temple -Â Tirupati Balaji temple one of the famous temple in India.The atmosphere on this temple is very much good. In there you can observe a fresh air and you can know many thing about the mythology. The temple is situated amidst verdant lawns and is enveloped by a sense of serenity.The temple has been blessed by His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya of the Kanchikamakoti Peetam. Dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Padmavati.
Sunset Boat Cruise  (Extra 500/-) - River Mandovi makes an adventurous cruise with a spectacular performance by the traditional Goan and Portuguese dances performers. Seek the thrill as the live musicians take the stage and tune in some scintillating music. A warm and friendly compere welcomes the guests onboard and provides interesting details of well-known landmarks on the shore.
07:30 PM -Â Coach reaches back the meeting point after visiting the South Goa attractions