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Old Goa Churches and Candolim Beach

Heritage & TemplesBeaches & Coastline
Old Goa Churches and Candolim Beach
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitNov – Feb
PaceRelaxed
ThemesHeritage & Temples, Beaches & Coastline
Starting From$380

Route Covered

Overnight stops in day order
1Old GoaDay 1 · 1 night
2Candolim and Fort AguadaDay 2-3 · 2 nights

Overview

Four days and three nights in North Goa make up this Old Goa and Candolim tour. It opens with the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa, then moves to two nights beside the sea at Candolim, close to the 1612 Fort Aguada. History and a beach fit into one short trip, and November to February is the easiest season.

Who it suits

Travellers who want a few hours of church history before settling into a beach base, with short drives and no early-morning rush

Highlights

Bom Jesus Basilica, Old GoaSé Cathedral, Old GoaChurch of St Francis of AssisiArchaeological Museum, Old GoaChurch of St CajetanUNESCO World Heritage listingFort Aguada, SinquerimAguada lighthouseGoa Freedom Struggle MuseumCandolim BeachChurch of Our Lady of Hope, Candolim

Good to know

Opening times

Visiting days and hours at the churches, museum and fort can shift; the operator checks them before you go

Short drives

The longest drive is about an hour, from Candolim to the airport on the last day

Rain

Monsoon rain runs from June to September, which limits beach time and water sports

Church visits

Please dress modestly and speak quietly in the churches, which are active places of worship

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive at Dabolim and settle in Old Goa
Highlights
  • Church of St Cajetan
DAY 1 · OVERNIGHT · Old Goa

Arrive at Dabolim and settle in Old Goa

  1. 1Your driver greets you at Goa International Airport (Dabolim)
  2. 2The road to Old Goa covers roughly 25 km
  3. 3Check in and rest
  4. 4With daylight and time to spare, see the Church of St Cajetan for the first time
Dabolim airport to Old Goa, ~25 km, ~40 mins
Bom Jesus, the Sé Cathedral and the drive to Candolim
Highlights
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus
  • Sé Cathedral
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi
  • Candolim Beach at dusk
DAY 2 · OVERNIGHT · Candolim and Fort Aguada

Bom Jesus, the Sé Cathedral and the drive to Candolim

  1. 1Stroll from the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the Sé Cathedral in the morning
  2. 2Visit the museum in the convent next to the Church of St Francis of Assisi
  3. 3See the silver casket that holds Saint Francis Xavier
  4. 4Afternoon drive of about 22 km to Candolim
  5. 5Dusk on the beach
Old Goa to Candolim, ~22 km, ~45 mins
Fort Aguada, the lighthouse and Candolim Beach
Highlights
  • Fort Aguada
  • Aguada lighthouse
  • Goa Freedom Struggle Museum
  • Candolim Beach
  • Our Lady of Hope Church
DAY 3 · OVERNIGHT · Candolim and Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada, the lighthouse and Candolim Beach

  1. 1Explore Fort Aguada, built in 1612 at Sinquerim, with views across the Mandovi mouth
  2. 2Visit the lighthouse and the former jail, now the Goa Freedom Struggle Museum
  3. 3Afternoon at leisure on Candolim Beach, where parasailing or water-skiing are options when running
  4. 4Evening walk to the village church, Our Lady of Hope
Local sightseeing in Candolim, Short local drives
Last beach morning and departure
Highlights
  • Morning walk on Candolim Beach
DAY 4 · TRIP ENDS

Last beach morning and departure

  1. 1Breakfast and a slow morning at Candolim
  2. 2Check out and meet your driver
  3. 3Drive roughly 35 km to Dabolim airport, leaving time for your flight
Candolim to Dabolim airport, ~35 km, ~1 hr
Starting from$380Twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights.

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Trip Facts

Activity LevelEasy. Short walks around the church grounds and the fort, with beach time on two days.
What to PackLight cotton clothes, a shawl or light shirt that covers shoulders for church visits, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable sandals or shoes.
Local CustomsDress modestly in churches and keep voices low, as they are places of worship. Ask your guide before taking photographs inside a church or museum.

What's Included & Excluded

Included
3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels, twin sharing: 1 night in Old Goa and 2 nights in CandolimDaily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at Goa International Airport (Dabolim)English-speaking guide for the Old Goa and Fort Aguada sightseeingParking and road tolls
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastEntrance fees and camera fees at the monuments and the museumsWater sports and any other beach activityTips and personal expenses

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