Goa Magic Tours

Hallo!

Wir sind seit einer Woche von der KF zu Hause. Wir haben eine Tour über Magics Tour gebucht. Sehr gut. Abholung, Führung und vor allem die Rückfahrt zum Schiff pünktlich. Wir haben keine Strände wollen - kann mir nicht sehr gut vorstellen, dass wir saubere Strände vorgefunden hätten. Wir hatten den Ausflug "Goa past and present" gebucht. Waren insgesamt 6 Teilnehmer. Es war ein toller Tag.

Hallo!

Hier unser Programm:

OPTION-II - GOA PAST AND PRESENT

What this tour is about: This is a tour of Panjim (the current capital of Goa), combined with a visit to ‘Velha Goa’ or Old Goa (the previous capital). The tour covers some of the popular tourist must-see’s in Goa, including a heritage walk in the interesting Latin quarter of Panjim. It also includes a visit to a temple, as well as a vibrant and colorful traditional bazaar to experience the bustle of daily life in Goa.

Background: Goa was among the most important centres of the ancient and medieval world, trading in calico, spices, precious metals and many other goods. It has been under various Hindu dynasties for most of its history, with a brief period under Muslim rulers. When the Portuguese arrived in Goa, it was under the Muslim Bahmani empire. The Portuguese defeated the Bahmanis and conquered Goa in 1510; thus beginning 450 years of Christian rule. This rule ended when in 1961, the Indian army marched into Goa, and overthrew the Portuguese. These historical events have left their mark on Goa, influencing not only religion and architecture, but also the language, dress, cuisine and lifestyle of Goans. On this tour, you will see not only Goa’s interesting monuments, but also its diverse cultures.

What the tour covers:

The tour includes the following (there will be a break for lunch in between):

- A drive to the top of a hill for a panoramic view of Goa. Here, our guide will show you the layout of the land, highlighting the rivers, islands, transport systems, and providing an overview of life in Goa.

- A visit to the churches of Old Goa, the “Rome of the East”, which was the administrative seat of the Portuguese. We will visit Se Cathedral (the seat of theArchbishop of Goa), and the Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the body of Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary who was canonised in 1622.

• A brief walk through the heritage district of Fontainhas – this is a residential area, the Latin quarter of Panjim where the traditional colourful houses of the Catholic and Hindu community are still preserved. Here you will see the original fountain after which the area was named. Life in this old quarter still continues its sleepy ways.

• Bazaar walk through the bustling Panjim fish and vegetable market – this is a large colourful market where you can see all sorts of interesting things on offer, including household wares, spices, fish, meat, vegetables and many other goods. It’s a great way to see daily life in Goa!

Other ideas:

• A visit to a Hindu temple to see the local architectural styles and prayer rituals. Hindus form the majority of the Goan population (around 70%), and the temple is a good way to see the “inner life” and rituals of this community.
• If you are interested, you can also visit a popular local beach in Goa, before being dropped back at the ship.
• Those interested in museums may visit the Museum of Christian Art in Goa or the State Museum.
• If you would like to go shopping for handicrafts, please let the guide know.

Duration: We suggest that we pick you from at the ship at 9:00 a.m. and drop you back after the tour around 4:00 p.m. and cover as much as we can in the duration available, based on your interests. This is a private tour and open to modifications.

Cost and Inclusions:
The prices for a tour of Goa are as follows:

Rs 3250 per person per day for a group of 9-15 people

Rs 3700 per person per day for a group of 7-8 people
Rs 4800 per person per day for a group of 5-6 people
Rs 5200 per person per day for a group of 4 people
Rs 6500 per person per day for a group of 3 people
Rs 9650 per person per day for a couple

The price we charge includes pick up from inside the docks and drop (air-conditioned transport), driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, English-speaking guide, personalized tour itinerary, any entrance tickets, bottled water, illustrated handouts (English), and drop back at ship.

EXCLUDES: TIPS, MEALS and INSURANCE

book this tour, e-mail us. Payment is by cash on the day of the tour.

Please use your contacts or the cruise forums to find like-minded people to share the tour, it is quite easy, and it brings the cost per person down for everyone. We have great reviews on Cruise Critic and Tripadvisor and it is easy to find people who want to book with us.

Kind Regards

Ms. Parveen Shaikh

+91 9920481797

Magic Tours of India

Approved by Ministry of Tourism

Member of Indian Association of Tour Operators

North: DELHI MAGIC | AGRA MAGIC | JAIPUR MAGIC | JODHPUR MAGIC | UDAIPUR MAGIC | JAISALMER MAGIC | BIKANER MAGIC | AMRITSAR MAGIC | LUCKNOW MAGIC

West: MUMBAI MAGIC | PUNE MAGIC | GOA MAGIC | AURANGABAD MAGIC | AHMEDABAD MAGIC

South: CHENNAI MAGIC | PONDICHERRY MAGIC | MADURAI MAGIC | HYDERABAD MAGIC | COCHIN MAGIC | BANGALORE MAGIC | MANGALORE MAGIC | MYSORE MAGIC

East: KOLKATA MAGIC | VARANASI MAGIC | BHUBANESHWAR MAGIC

Hallo!

Schade, dass es bei Euch so war. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Tag in Goa verbracht. Bei uns war leider Sonntag und wir konnten nicht in alle Kirchen.