7-Day Itinerary for City Experiences in Goa

  1. Day 1: Se Cathedral
    30 minutes (15.2 km) from Dabolim Airport

    Explore Goa's largest church and a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts exemplary Portuguese-Gothic architecture.

  2. Day 2: Fort Aguada
    35 minutes (14.8 km) from Se Cathedral

    See 17th-century Portuguese-built fortifications with lighthouses that provide beautiful panoramic views of the coastline.

  3. Day 3: Sunset at Anjuna Beach
    30 minutes (12.3 km) from Fort Aguada

    Experience the lively atmosphere and enjoy water sports before soaking in the picturesque sunset over the Arabian Sea.

  4. Day 4: Basilica of Bom Jesus
    30 minutes (15.4 km) from Anjuna Beach

    Observe the unique baroque style of the 16th-century church that entombs St. Francis Xavier's sacred body.

  5. Day 5: Fontainhas Heritage Walk
    30 minutes (11.2 km) from Basilica of Bom Jesus

    Stroll through the vintage Latin Quarter of Goa for analyzing the European influence and the present-day artistic and architectural facets.

  6. Day 6: Arvalem Caves
    1 hour 10 minutes (36.3 km) from Fontainhas Heritage Walk

    Travel to the 6th-century cave complex to see rock-cut architectural wonders with Lord Shiva carvings inside it.

  7. Day 7: Dudhsagar Falls
    3 hours (84.5 km) from Arvalem Caves

    Take a dip in the freshwater pool while admiring South India's highest waterfall surrounded by lush green forests.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Se Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Fort Aguada (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Anjuna Beach (5 hours, INR 2000)
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (45 minutes, INR 25)
  • Fontainhas Heritage Walk (2 hours, INR 600)
  • Arvalem Caves (1.5 hours, INR 50)
  • Dudhsagar Falls (6 hours, INR 4000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5875

Useful Tips

For more days to spare, consider visiting Old Goa to explore more churches and cathedrals, visiting casinos for some thrill, and relishing Goan cuisine or indulging in vibrant nightlife. For shorter stays, skip the Arvalem caves and Dudhsagar falls from the itinerary.

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