• Big Foot Museum - Enjoy a private, air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your hotel in Goa for an enriching ancestral and cultural tour of the region.

Situated in the village of Loutolim, the Ancestral Goa cultural center is dedicated to preserving Art, Culture, and the Environment. Your guide will introduce you to the local culture, traditions, and Portuguese influences. Experience traditional dances and learn about the making of feni, a local spirit crafted from cashews or coconut. Visit the Big Foot Cross Museum, which features a unique collection of crosses from around the globe. Explore the 250-year-old Portuguese mansion, Casa Araujo, with its opulent rooms, including a dining hall and chapel. A grand doorway leads to a majestic staircase, enhancing the beauty of this historic site.

• Shantadurga Temple - Next, explore the Shantadurga Temple. Constructed in 1738 AD, this magnificent complex is enveloped by lush greenery. Your guide will discuss the Indo-Portuguese architecture within. The temple is adorned with stunning stained-glass windows and a golden palanquin, known as a palkhi.
• Mangeshi Temple - Continue to the 400-year-old Mangueshi Temple, dedicated to the goddess Shiva. The temple and its iconic pillars hold significant importance in the community.
• Goa - Afterwards, visit a nearby spice village and plantation, where a biologist will introduce you to the plantation’s diverse vegetation and the medicinal uses of certain herbs. Enjoy a lunch featuring dishes seasoned with these aromatic spices (beverages not included). After the tour, you will be comfortably 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.