Overview

Private Shore Excursion From Goa Port

Step into a world of culture, spirituality, and tropical nature on this Goa Heritage Tour With Spices Plantation Visit, specially designed for cruise passengers. You will be warmly welcomed at the port by a Globes Travel representative and your private local guide, who will accompany you throughout the day.

This immersive tour covers Goa’s magnificent temples, ancient churches, tropical spice plantations, and lush countryside—giving you the perfect balance of heritage and nature.

WHY CHOOSE GOA HERITAGE TOUR WITH SPICES PLANTATION VISIT?

• Exclusive cruise-friendly shore tour

• Visit Goa’s most important temples & UNESCO churches

• Includes a traditional Goan lunch on a banana leaf

• Explore a lush tropical spice plantation

• Expert private guide for personalised experience

• Comfortable private vehicle with pick-up & drop from port

Shri Manguesh Temple – 400-Year-Old Goa Icon

Your day begins with a visit to Shri Manguesh Temple, one of Goa’s most sacred and elegant temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Highlights include:

• A magnificent seven-storey Deepa Stambha (lamp tower)

• Stunning Goan-style architecture

• Calm hilltop surroundings

• 400-year-old history

The pillars of this temple are considered among the most beautiful in Goa.

Shree Shantadurga Temple – Emblem of Peace

Continue to Shree Shantadurga Temple, dedicated to Goddess Shantadurga—the divine mediator between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Features include:

• Beautiful red-and-white Goan temple architecture

• Lush green surroundings

• Sacred idol of Goddess Durga

• Rich mythological significance

This temple is nestled amidst Goa's scenic emerald hills, offering peace and tranquility.

Tropical Spice Plantation Visit (Lunch Included)

A key highlight of your tour!

This sprawling Tropical Spice Plantation offers a refreshing experience of pure nature.
Walk through aromatic plantations filled with spices such as:

• Cardamom

• Cinnamon

• Pepper

• Nutmeg

• Clove

• Vanilla

Enjoy:

• A traditional Goan lunch served on a banana leaf

• Guided spice walk

• Butterfly garden

• Over 75 species of birds within the plantation

It’s a beautiful combination of learning, nature, culture, and flavors.

Basilica of Bom Jesus – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel to Old Goa, home to some of India’s greatest colonial monuments.
Visit the world-famous Basilica of Bom Jesus, built in 1605 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights:

• Mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier

• 16th-century architecture

• Sacred Christian heritage

• Deep religious significance

This church attracts millions of visitors from across the world.

Se Cathedral – Goa’s Largest Church

Next, visit the grand Se Cathedral, the biggest church in Goa and a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture.

Highlights include:

• The famous Golden Bell—one of the largest in Goa

• Ornate interiors and altars

• Dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria

• Imposing 16th-century structure

Its majestic size and serene setting make it a must-see.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi – 17th Century Heritage

This 17th-century church stands gracefully next to Se Cathedral.
Admire:

• Charming Baroque-style interiors

• Old murals

• Historic architecture

Attached to the church is a former convent, now converted into a museum by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
It displays ancient artefacts, paintings, and sculptures from the Portuguese era.

DETAILED ITINERARY

⏰ Duration: 6–8 hours

🚢 Pick-up: Goa Port (Cruise Terminal)

👤 Tour Type: Private Guided Tour

Pickup from Goa Port

Meet your guide and begin your cultural journey through Goa.

Shri Manguesh Temple Visit

Explore the 400-year-old temple and its famous Deepa Stambha.

Shree Shantadurga Temple

A peaceful temple surrounded by lush hills.

Tropical Spice Plantation Tour + Lunch

Guided plantation tour, butterfly garden, and traditional Goan lunch.

Basilica of Bom Jesus (UNESCO)

Visit the shrine of St. Francis Xavier.

Se Cathedral

Explore the largest cathedral in Goa.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi & Museum

Walk through another iconic Old Goa landmark.

Return to Port

You will be dropped back at the cruise port comfortably and on time.