May 2, 2025 – May 2, 2025
Enjoy this marvelous old Portuguese and Hindu city studded with vibrant temples and majestic churches. Visit the stunning Baroque cathedral and quaint, colorful Panjim for a taste of Portugal in India. Explore the countryside and its spice farms, local markets and the region’s exquisite beaches.
Explore several of the most historical churches in Old Goa and enjoy an overview of Panjim, the charming capital of the state of Goa. You will see the legacy of the colonizing Portuguese in Se Cathedral, an imposing church that is larger than any church in Portugal. Like Se Cathedral, the Basilica of Bom Jesus was built in the 17th century and is considered the finest example of Baroque architecture in India. Another church, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, awaits you in Panjim, as well as other highlights such as the colonial neighborhood Fontainhas, one of the few Latin quarters in Asia. The Portuguese settled here in the 18th and 19th centuries, and you will see their influence in the brightly colored houses with tile accents. For a glimpse into modern life in Panjim, you will visit a Goanese family in their home.
