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3-Day Relaxing and Cultural Journey in Goa, India

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Day 1: Exploring Panaji

Panaji, Goa, India on May 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Bodega

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Café Bodega, known for its fresh pastries and strong coffee, located in the Latin Quarter of Panaji.
INR400, 1h0m

9:30am

Walk around Fontainhas Latin Quarter

Explore the colorful Portuguese-styled houses and narrow winding lanes of Fontainhas, the heritage Latin Quarter, for a glimpse of Goa's colonial past.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Visit this iconic white church, renowned for its beautiful architecture and panoramic views of Panaji from its front steps.
Free, 45m

1:00pm

Lunch at Ritz Classic

Enjoy delicious Goan seafood and local dishes like prawn curry and fish thali in this popular Panaji restaurant.
INR700, 1h0m

2:30pm

Mandovi River Cruise

Take a relaxing boat cruise on the Mandovi River to admire beautiful sunset views and traditional Goan music onboard. Operates 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
INR500, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Mum’s Kitchen

Dine on authentic Goan dishes in a cozy and traditional setting, enjoying specialties like xacuti and sorpotel.
INR1000, 1h30m
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Day 2: Beaches and Markets

Calangute and Anjuna, Goa, India on May 16, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Artjuna Café

Start with a healthy and vibrant breakfast featuring smoothie bowls and organic coffee at this charming Anjuna café.
INR450, 1h0m

9:00am

Relax at Calangute Beach

Spend the morning lounging on Calangute Beach, one of Goa’s most popular beaches known for its golden sand and water sports.
Free, 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Anjuna Flea Market

Explore the famous Anjuna Flea Market with diverse stalls offering clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, and street food. Open Saturdays 9am to 6pm.
Free to browse, 1h30m

1:30pm

Lunch at Vinayak Family Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Goan cuisine with a focus on seafood delicacies, such as fish curry rice and fried prawns.
INR600, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Chapora Fort

Explore the ruins of Chapora Fort with stunning cliff-top views over the Arabian Sea and Vagator Beach. Open 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Free, 1h0m

5:30pm

Sunset at Vagator Beach

Cap off the day watching the beautiful sunset over Vagator Beach, a less crowded spot with picturesque cliffs.
Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Thalassa

Experience Greek-style dining with cliffside sunset views, offering fresh seafood, grilled meats, and vibrant cocktails.
INR1500, 1h30m
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Day 3: Historic Old Goa

Old Goa and Margao, Goa, India on May 17, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Alchemia

Enjoy artisanal coffee and freshly baked pastries in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a morning start near Old Goa.
INR400, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for housing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and baroque architecture. Open 9am to 6pm.
INR50, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Se Cathedral

Visit one of the largest churches in Asia, renowned for its impressive architecture and magnificent Golden Bell.
INR50, 45m

12:00pm

Drive to Margao

Head to Margao, the commercial capital of South Goa, known for its vibrant markets and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Taxi fare approx INR800, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Mum’s Kitchen Margao

Taste traditional Goan dishes in Margao's branch of the famous Mum’s Kitchen, perfect for sampling regional flavors.
INR900, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Margao Market

Stroll through bustling Margao Market to find fresh produce, spices, handicrafts, and experience local daily life.
Free to explore, 1h0m

4:00pm

Relax at Colva Beach

Unwind at Colva Beach, known for its long coastline and tranquil environment, ideal for a peaceful late afternoon.
Free, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Martin’s Corner

Finish your Goa trip with a meal at Martin’s Corner, renowned for its seafood and lively ambiance favored by locals and visitors alike.
INR1200, 1h30m
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