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Private Cultural Tour: Ancestral Goa, Shantadurga Temple and Spice Village Including Lunch
Goa, India
$278.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Gain a deeper insight of Goa’s cultural heritage, Hindu religion and robust cuisine on this private full-day tour. With your guide, visit Ancestral Goa, a center for preserving art, culture and the environment; two Hindu temples, displaying India’s many Portuguese influences; and a spice village, where you’ll discover India’s most important and iconic commodity. Enjoy an authentic Indian lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Whole Year
Whole Year
Pickup included
Whole Year
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Spice plantation tour
- English-speaking guide
- Transport in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Water bottle on board the vehicle
- Gratuities
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Ancestral GoaAncestral Goa. Commonly referred to by locals as Big Foot Museum, this cultural center in the village of Loutolim is designed to preserve the culture an dtraditions of the region and pays homage to Portuguese influences. Tour the village with your expert guide and gain insight into age-old traditions like bringing feni—a local moonshine made from cashews or coconut.
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Casa Araujo AlvaresCheck out 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.
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Shantadurga TempleShantadurga Temple. This impressive complex was built in 1738 AD and is surrounded by brilliant green foliage. Your guide will explain more about the Indo-Portuguese architecture when you venture inside. Brilliant stained-glass windows and a golden palanquin known as a palkhi decorate this religious center.
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400-year-old Mangueshi Temple. Built to honor the goddess Shiva, the temple and its iconic pillars play an essential role in the community.
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Sahakari Spice FarmFinally, drive in air-conditioned comfort to a nearby spice village where you’ll be greeted by a biologist who will explain the vegetation that lives on the plantation. Learn about medicinal purposes for herbs and sample cuisine that uses these flavorful spices during a full buffet lunch of authentic Indian fare. At the conclusion of your private cultural tour you’ll head back to your hotel in Goa for the evening.
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Private Cultural Tour: Ancestral Goa, Shantadurga Temple and Spice Village Including Lunch
Goa, India
$278.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!