Trail Details

Old Goa or Velha Goa, the older capital, was earlier known as the Rome of the East and holds many unique monumental churches boasting a beauty that cannot be found anywhere else in the world! Panjim or Nova Goa, the current capital of Goa, on the other hand, is known for its Indo-Portuguese style architecture that was one of the first to be established when the capital was moved. One beautiful little section that was built during the making of Panjim was Fontainhas, also called the Latin Quarters of Panjim. Let us welcome you to a unique experience of the two capitals of Goa -we start off by taking you to the lesser-known side of Old Goa or Velha Goa and introduce you to some iconic monumental churches in what used to be called the Rome of the East, each monument holding some beautiful art forms and stories the walls are waiting to share, after which you will be taken to one beautiful little section of Nova Goa - Fontainhas, also called the Latin Quarters of Panjim, resembling streets in Europe. Get ready to explore! What makes this tour special ? ▪ A beautiful journey uncovering various parts of Goan History from the 3rd Capital of Goa to the 4th Capital of Goa ▪ Visit to a working monument where cars still drive through - the Viceroy's Arch ▪ Visit to St. Cajetan's Church ▪ Visit to the seat of power during the Portuguese rule- The Se Cathedral ▪ Move to Panjim and do a walking Trail covering the first Portuguese Settlement in Panjim ▪ Re-discovering defining elements in Sao Tome locality ▪ Colorful Lanes & Beautiful Architectural elements of Fontainhas ▪ Snacks at a local Goan Bakery Operational from 1920s ▪ Indo-Portuguese House Visit Itinerary ▪ Start at Old Goa ▪ Viceroy's Arch ▪ St Cajetan's Church ▪ Se Cathedral/Basilica ▪ Move to Fontainhas ▪ St Sebastian Chapel ▪ House Visit ▪ Bakery Visit for Snacks ▪ Walk through Colorful Lanes