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4-Day City Experience Itinerary in Goa for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Old Goa
    23 minutes (12.9 km) from Goa International Airport

    In the morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Basilica of Bom Jesus, a 16th-century church with Baroque architecture and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. Then head to Se Cathedral, the largest church in Asia with a golden bell and a museum. Have a Goan lunch at Pousada By The Beach in Calangute Beach. In the evening, take a stroll through Fontainhas, the Latin Quarter of Panaji, with colorful houses, art galleries, and cafes.

  2. Day 2: Panaji
    13 minutes (4.3 km) from Fontainhas

    Start your day at the Immaculate Conception Church, a 17th-century church with a distinctive bell tower. Then visit the Goa State Museum, with exhibits on art, history, and culture. Have lunch at Viva Panjim, a cozy restaurant with Goan and Portuguese cuisine. In the afternoon, take a river cruise on Mandovi River, with live music, dancing, and snacks. In the evening, watch a film at INOX, a modern cinema in the mall.

  3. Day 3: Margao
    33 minutes (25.3 km) from Panaji

    Start your day at the Monte Hill, a scenic spot with a chapel and a view of the city. Then head to the Colva Beach, a popular beach with white sand and shacks. Have lunch at Martin's Corner, a legendary restaurant with seafood and music. In the afternoon, visit the Holy Spirit Church, a 16th-century church with an ornate altar. In the evening, visit the Margao Market, a bustling market with spices, clothes, and souvenirs.

  4. Day 4: Mapusa
    26 minutes (15.5 km) from Margao

    Start your day at the Anjuna Beach, a hippie beach with a flea market and a beach bar. Then visit the St. Michael's Church, a 17th-century church with a splendid white facade. Have lunch at Gunpowder, a rustic restaurant with Indian and Goan cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Mapusa Market, a vibrant market with fresh produce, handicrafts, and pottery. In the evening, take a cooking class at Siolim Cooking School, and learn how to make traditional Goan dishes.

Recommendations:

Other attractions to consider: Dudhsagar Falls, Fort Aguada, Chapora Fort, Reis Magos Fort, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Side trips to consider: Divar Island, Chorao Island, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. To maximize your fun, try water sports like parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat ride. For souvenirs, buy cashews, feni, and bebinca. Lastly, don't miss the nightlife in Baga and Anjuna.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Se Cathedral (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Pousada By The Beach (1.5 hours, INR 800)
  • Fontainhas (2 hours, free)
  • Immaculate Conception Church (30 minutes, free)
  • Goa State Museum (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Viva Panjim (1.5 hours, INR 700)
  • Mandovi River Cruise (2 hours, INR 300)
  • INOX (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Monte Hill (1 hour, free)
  • Colva Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Martin's Corner (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Holy Spirit Church (30 minutes, free)
  • Margao Market (2 hours, free)
  • Anjuna Beach (2 hours, free)
  • St. Michael's Church (30 minutes, free)
  • Gunpowder (1.5 hour, INR 900)
  • Mapusa Market (2 hours, free)
  • Siolim Cooking School (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 6,210
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