• Big Foot Museum - You will be picked up from your hotel in Goa in a private air conditioned vehicle for your ancestral and cultural tour of Goa.

Located in the village of Loutolim, the Ancestral Goa cultural center is designed to preserve Art, Culture and Environment. Your guide will share the culture and traditions of the region and the Portuguese influences. You will watch traditional dances and how they make the feni, a local moonshine made from cashews or coconut. Visit Big Foot Cross Museum which houses an unusual collection of crosses from around the world. You will also visit the 250-year-old Portuguese mansion called Casa Araujo and explore its lavish rooms, which include a dining hall and chapel. An impressive doorway leads to a towering staircase that makes this historic structure truly stunning.

• Shantadurga Temple - After, visit the Shantadurga Temple. This impressive complex was built in 1738 AD and is surrounded by brilliant green foliage. Your guide will explain about the Indo-Portuguese architecture inside. Brilliant stained-glass windows and a golden palanquin known as a palkhi decorate this religious center.

• Mangeshi Temple - Next, head to the 400-year-old Mangueshi Temple. Built to honor the goddess Shiva, the temple and its iconic pillars play an essential role in the community.

• Goa - After this, drive to a nearby spice village and plantation where you’ll be greeted by a biologist who will explain the vegetation that lives on the plantation. You will also learn about medicinal purposes for certain herbs. You will then have a chance to sample cuisine that uses these flavorful spices for lunch (Beverage excluded). Once you finish your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Goa.

• 02 bottle of mineral water per person per day
• Lunch and Buffet Lunch (beverages not included)
• Transportation by private vehicle
• Spice Plantation tour
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified.

Immerse yourself in a full day private exploration of Goa’s rich culture. Discover the history of ancestral Goa with your guide, learning about the preservation efforts made for art, culture, and the environment. Experience a deep dive into Hinduism by visiting temples and noting the Portuguese influence. The tour also includes a trip to a spice village where you will uncover the mysteries of India’s topmost export.

Highlights
• Cultural Center of Ancestral Goa
• Shantadurga Temple
• Mangueshi Temple
• Tour of Spice Plantation
• Buffet Lunch

• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note that lunch will not be served until mid- to late-afternoon. You’re welcome to bring a packed lunch if you’d like to eat prior to the buffet lunch.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.