Day 1: Arrive Goa
Welcome to Goa, the Beach State of India. On arrival at Dabolim airport or Madgaon railway station, begin your tour of 'Exotic Goa’. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel check-in time is 1400 hrs. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax in the hotel or explore and shop in the local market or just stroll on the beach, swim (weather permitting), or just laze around and chill out at the beach shacks.
Day 2: In Goa
The morning is at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities within your hotel / resort. In the afternoon, proceed on a tour to Old Goa visiting the Basilica of Bom Jesus wherein the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier lie; walk across to the magnificent Se Cathedral that houses the famous Golden Bell. Thereafter proceed to the temple of Mangeshi dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, drive to Panjim for a boat cruise on Mandovi River. Dance to the rhythm of Goan and Portuguese music on board.
Day 3: In Goa
The full day is at leisure. Go around and shop in the traditional markets of the Goan towns and villages. These markets are mirrors of Goa's ethnic culture & provide a glimpse of the typical Goan way of doing business.
Day 4: In Goa
The day is at leisure. Explore the less commercialized beaches or enjoy the in-house facilities of the hotel / resort.
Day 5: Depart Goa
Today bid farewell to your 'Exotic Goa' tour as you get transferred to Dabolim airport or Madgaon railway station for your onward journey.