A Step Back In Time

Walk back in the past to experience Goa’s culture from a locals perspective.
Duration : 6 Hours

We begin first by visiting a Goan museum called Goa Chitra which is a tribute by its founder to his ancestors and to their way of life using age-old wisdom passed down through generations. It is an unique collection and display of traditional farming implements and other ancient tools of trade.

We than drive down to the earlier capital city formerly called Chandrapur today known as Chandor. To visit the Mansion of the prominent Indian journalist, writer, politician and anti-Colonial activist from Goa Luís de Menezes Braganza. He was one of the few Goan aristocrats who actively opposed the Portuguese Colonisation of Goa.

We than drive from Chandor to a nearby village called Quepm to visit a Palatial house called Palácio do Deão which was built in 1787, by a Portuguese noble man Jose Paulo, who was Dean of the Church and the Founder of Quepem town.It is built in an unusual style of architecture and has an interesting blend of Hindu and Portuguese cultures.The house is situated on a hillock, which faces the Church the Dean built.

It has been restored and opened for the public.

Visitors can enjoy Indo-Portuguese cuisine on the belvedere, overlooking the Kushavati River on prior booking.

We finally than drive to the traditional covered market of Margao where one gets to see the local produce of Goa set up for sale under this covered shade and sniff on the traditional aroma of the local Goan Sausages called chorizo .

Itinerary :

1. A visit to a Goan museum called Goa Chitra.
2. Drive to the traditional covered market of Margao where one gets to see the local produce of Goa.
3. A Drive to Quepem to visit a Palatial house called Palácio do Deão bulit by a Priest which has been restored to enjoy an Indo-Portuguese cuisine on the belvedere, overlooking the Kushavati River on prior booking (Subject to availability).
4. After Lunch a drive down to the earlier capital city know today as Chandor.

Inclusions :

1. Experienced Tour Guide.
2. Air conditioned Vehicle.
3. Entry tickets to Musuem and Heitage Homes.
4. Lunch price is included in the price subject to availability and agreed on during booking
5. 500ml Cold Bottled Water

Exclusions :

1. No Beverages will be provided on this tour during lunch. All beverages ordered are to be paid directly at the venue.

Meeting Point : Pickup from Guest Location by Air Conditioned Car.

Operational Days : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (Wednesday and Sunday are Non operational Days at the Heritage Homes)

Group Size : Min. 2 – Max. 12 Participants

Timing : 09:00 AM

Age Restrictions : N/A.

Safety Measures Guidelines:

1. Protect against sunlight exposure with application of sunscreen.
2. Carry your own umbrellas and raincoats during monsoon season.

Price Details :

NOTE: Costing will change if group size is 4 pax and above.

PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY.

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