Old Goa Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation With "Goan" Lunch





Description
Discover the Off-beat Old Goa, its fascinating Churches with grand facades, intricate interiors. Later visit spice plantation away from the packed beaches of Goa and savor a lip smacking Goan Lunch (group basis) hosted inside the plantation only. Also visit a 400 year Old Hindu temple known as "Mangeshi" temple, a reminiscent of erstwhile Hindu heritage of Goa before the Portuguese colonial rule. NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup.
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Itinerary
Morning our guide will pick you from your hotel and proceed towards Old Goa. Constructed in 1619 AD, The Edifice of Se Cathedral is the largest church in Asia. With its superb Iberian façade, soaring ceilings, fabulous mosaic work, intricate wood and gilded carvings, the Se Cathedral, also sometimes called St. Catherine's cathedral is an absolute must-see for any visitor in Goa. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
This 400 year old Church site has got rich cultural and religious significance, the Basilica of Bom Jesus has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Literally translating to 'Holy Jesus', this is the only church in Old Goa that is not been plastered on the outside. The facade of the church has triangular roofing which is delicately carved with the initials 'IHS', which is an abbreviation for Jesuit emblem meaning 'Jesus, Saviour of Men'. NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
Also visit St. Augustine's tower a hot favorite for all Bollywood movie shots.
Time for lip smacking Lunch , Arrive at Tropical Spice Plantation: Listen to the delightful birds, laze around by the stream or simply enjoy a stroll through the stretch of beetle nut plantations. The tropical spice plantation has lots to offer, peace of mind being the greatest of all. Enjoy a varied menu like Prawn Curry, Goan Chicken dish, White and brown rice, Goan Bread, fish fry and a couple of veg items also.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this 400 year old temple has been mesmerizing devotees and visitors with its simplistic beauty for the last 400 years. The temple is adorned with a refreshing water body. According to some, this is one of the oldest parts of the temple. There is also a seven storied lamp tower in the temple complex. There are also a few shrines dedicated to the family deities which are located within the temple complex.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Centrally located Goa hotels, preferably in North Goa. If you stay in South Goa, then check with us for the supplement costs. Those arriving by any CRUISE, shall have to check for the supplement too
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- NOTE: NO shorts and sleeveless are allowed while going inside the religious place like this.
Reviews(34)
Amazing..... Church ... Nice location for take a tour. Also the best Panjim casino. Quite expensive but good for one time life experience. I love goa.
Dear Sir Many thanks for your kind review and valuable inputs, this shall surely help other travellers looking forward to visit Goa! Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
Loved the temple and plantation tour. The guided tour offered the perfect day. A pleasant lunch and found friendship along the way.
Dear Guest It was a pleasure to serve you in Goa's heritage quarters and the Spice plantation. Many thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again! Best regards, Jai Singh Discover Activities
Had a very enjoyable tour to visit some old Goan churches, a temple and then lastly a spice tour with lunch. Our guide and driver were both lovely and very accommodating. It was very interesting to see some of the beautiful historical buildings and learn all about them.
Dear Guest It was a pleasure to serve you in Goa's heritage quarters and the Spice plantation. Many thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again! Best regards, Jai Singh Discover Activities
I did this tour today with 4 friends and we thoroughly enjoyed it .Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the churches and the local history of Goa .He enthusiastically told us about the history of the Portuguese being here and the impact it had on the local culture.Our guide even went out of his way to stop off at a phone shop for me on our way back to the hotel so that I could purchase a new phone charger! Very helpful of him .Would recommend this tour !!
Dear Guest It was a pleasure to serve you in Goa's heritage quarters and the Spice plantation. Many thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again! Best regards, Jai Singh Discover Activities
Very knowledgeable tour guide who explained everything and more around the tour itself as you’d expect but also on the drive down and back and any questions we had along the way, spice plantation was really good, food probably not as good as I was hoping (stated king prawn curry on viatour) however matter. Take some rupees with you for the temples and spice plantation as you will probably want something from the local organis shop
Dear Mr Andy It was a pleasure to serve you and your family in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Regarding the mention of "King prawn" curry, please note, our description mentions "Prawn curry" only (NO King prawn mentioned). You might have read the description of some other operator. Hope to see you again. Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
The guide and driver were excellent catering the discussion around my interests in local culture and customs. While visiting Bom Jesus, I learned that it’s next to the archaeology museum. I asked to tour the museum, but unfortunately it was closed Fridays. I was however able to explore their outdoor collection of architectural remnants which was a treat as an anthropology student. The highlights for me were the temple and the spice plantation. They have a store at the plantation where I was able buy lots of spices and natural soaps.
Dear Ms Ariel It was an honour to serve you in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
Our driver and an amazing guide picked us up right on time, we visited several interesting spots and below 02 were the most memorable: The Basilica of Bom Jesus was truly a memorable experience. This historic church carries a deep sense of spirituality and architectural beauty. If you’re in Goa, this iconic site is definitely a must visit. A symbol of Goa’s colonial history and religious heritage, and offers a calm break from the beaches and parties. The scenic Spice plantation: A Wonderful 100-acre private property, we tour a small part of it with a guide that educated us about the therapeutic, cooking properties of the various herbal plants grown there. The visits were followed by a sumptuous lunch buffet and is worth it. Highly recommended for nature lovers, spice enthusiast, or someone looking for a break away from the beaches in Goa.
Dear Guest It was an honour to serve you in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again. Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
We booked this amazing tour since we wanted to visit Old Goa along with a fabulous spice planation visit. Goa has many faces! But Old Goa is just a stunning canvas painted with amazing architecture, colonial monuments, cobbled paths, and impressive scenery that is coastal. Tropical Spice Plantation Art is a haven for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and those seeking a holistic experience. As you step foot into the plantation, you'll be greeted by the aromatic scents of various spices that fill the air. Explore the sprawling plantation and witness the cultivation of a wide range of spices like cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Learn about their origin, cultivation techniques, and medicinal properties from knowledgeable guides.
Dear Guest, It was an honour to serve you in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again. Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
Niandeep was a an excellent, knowledgeable guide to spend the day with. Great communication on timing and adapted to our i Terese’s. The spice plantation was very interesting and we are happy to be taking many spices home. Raju, our driver was not only very safe but also a great conversationalist Highly recommend this tour to learn about Goa
Dear Guest, It was an honour to serve you in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again. Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities
This is a fantastic tour with our guide who is very knowledgeable, providing us the Goan history. We also visited wonderful churches and the oldest Hindu temple. The spice plantation tour was interesting, including scrumptious lunch. Although the weather was very hot, the vehicle that we were travelling in, was very comfortable and kept us cool. Compliments to our driver, he was very polite and safe driving. This is a highly recommended trip, thank you!
Dear Guest, It was an honour to serve you in Goa. Many thanks for the kind words of appreciation and time taken to post the review. We feel honoured to know that we were able to match your expectations during your tour. Hope to see you again. Best regards Jai Singh Discover Activities



