7-Day Itinerary for Goa in July 2023

1. Day 1: Fort Aguada
   30 minutes (12km) from Goa International Airport

   Explore the historic Fort Aguada in the morning, enjoy a seafood lunch at Souza Lobo in the afternoon, and take a sunset cruise on the Mandovi River in the evening.

2. Day 2: Calangute Beach
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   20 minutes (7km) from Fort Aguada

   Spend the morning lounging on the beautiful Calangute Beach, explore the shops and cafes along the beach in the afternoon, and enjoy a beachside dinner at Pousada By The Beach in the evening.

3. Day 3: Basilica of Bom Jesus
   1 hour (38km) from Calangute Beach

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Basilica of Bom Jesus, in the morning, explore the nearby Old Goa in the afternoon, and enjoy a traditional Goan dinner at Viva Panjim in the evening.

4. Day 4: Dudhsagar Falls
   2 hours 30 minutes (84km) from Basilica of Bom Jesus

   Take a day trip to the stunning Dudhsagar Falls, trek to the waterfall in the morning, have lunch at the nearby Spice Plantation in the afternoon, and return to Goa for dinner at Gunpowder.

5. Day 5: Anjuna Beach
   1 hour 20 minutes (21km) from Dudhsagar Falls

   Spend the morning on the picturesque Anjuna Beach, explore the nearby Anjuna Flea Market in the afternoon, and enjoy a beachside dinner at Curlies in the evening.

6. Day 6: Se Cathedral
   1 hour (25km) from Anjuna Beach

   Visit the impressive Se Cathedral in the morning, have lunch at Ritz Classic in the nearby Panjim city, and explore the Latin Quarter of Fontainhas in the evening.

7. Day 7: Palolem Beach
   1 hour 30 minutes (43km) from Se Cathedral

   Spend the day relaxing on the stunning Palolem Beach, have lunch at Dropadi Beach Shack, and take a sunset boat ride to Butterfly Island.

Recommendations

Make sure to try some of the delicious Goan cuisine, such as fish curry rice, vindaloo, and bebinca. Consider taking a day trip to the beautiful Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary or to the nearby state of Karnataka to visit the Gokarna Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Fort Aguada (2 hours, free)
• Souza Lobo (1 hour, INR 1200)
• Sunset Cruise on Mandovi River (2 hours, INR 500)
• Calangute Beach (4 hours, free)
• Pousada By The Beach (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Basilica of Bom Jesus (2 hours, free)
• Old Goa (2 hours, free)
• Viva Panjim (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Dudhsagar Falls (8 hours, INR 1500)
• Spice Plantation (2 hours, INR 500)
• Gunpowder (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Anjuna Beach (5 hours, free)
• Anjuna Flea Market (2 hours, free)
• Curlies (1 hour, INR 1200)
• Se Cathedral (1 hour, free)
• Ritz Classic (1 hour, INR 800)
• Fontainhas (2 hours, free)
• Palolem Beach (6 hours, free)
• Dropadi Beach Shack (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Sunset Boat Ride to Butterfly Island (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,700