Start your foodie adventure with a guided tour of local Goan cuisine. Discover the unique blend of Indian and Portuguese flavors while visiting bustling markets and street food vendors. In the morning, sample Goa's famous breakfast dishes such as Poee bread, choris pao and bhaji. For lunch, indulge in a traditional fish thali with rice, fish curry, and sol kadi. End the day with a seafood feast for dinner at one of the popular beach shacks.
Visit a working spice plantation for a hands-on cooking class. You'll learn to identify and use the various spices grown on the farm to make delicious Goan dishes. Start with a tour of the plantation where you'll see how spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg grow and are harvested. After the tour, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch featuring the dishes you learned to cook. In the afternoon, take a refreshing swim in the nearby waterfall.
Explore the charming Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the morning, take a guided walking tour through the colorful streets lined with Portuguese-style houses. Visit the Chapel of St. Sebastian, the Maruti Temple, and the Fundação Oriente museum. For lunch, try a traditional Goan fish curry at Viva Panjim, a popular local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit a Feni distillery to learn about the local spirit made from fermented cashews. End the day with a sunset river cruise while sipping on Feni cocktails.
Don't miss the Saturday Night Market in Arpora, a vibrant outdoor market where you can find local handicrafts, clothing, and street food. If you have time, take a day trip to Dudhsagar Falls or visit the historic Fort Aguada. Consider renting a scooter to explore Goa at your own pace.
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