Mormugao: all 9 tours and excursions for your cruise

The country of India is home to a remarkable 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each of them more uniquely beautiful and captivating than the next. Embrace the scenic splendour and compelling history of several of UNESCO's crowned jewels during this unforgettable, three-night sightseeing excursion to India. In Jaipur, the 'Pink City', tour the mesmerising City Palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site such as the grand Observatory of Jantar Mantar. Moving on to Agra, explore the massive,...

You will need your imagination to envision the tangle of twisting streets, plazas and ochre villas of the old city, but what remains is a wealth of exceptionally impressive churches and convents, all UNESCO world heritage sites. Old Goa,  Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Catherine's CathedralYour first stop is the Basilica of Bom Jesus. While noted for its size and style, the Bom Jesus is visited mainly for the precious relic it contains. Here worshipers, or the simply curious, may view the...

Enjoy a morning of birdwatching at Karmali Lake, well-known for birding in Goa, and hiking through the adjoining tropical forest.Embark on your adventure (5.25 hours) from the pier and board your coach for the one-hour drive to the village of Karmali, also known as Carambolim or, to the locals, Kormbolle. Arrive at the small village located about seven miles from Panjim and visit the bird sanctuary of Karmali Lake. Walk along the boardwalk and take advantage of the birding stations and towers. Witness...

Travel to an ancient Hindu temple and then explore a traditional spice plantation in Goa on the southwestern coast of India during this full day (5.5 hours) tour. Embark on your adventure from the dock. Board your coach and drive about one and three-quarters hours to Shri Shantadurga Temple. Witness the private temple complex belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin community, located about 19 miles from Panjim at the foothill of Kavalem village. Visit the temple dedicated to Shantadurga, or Santeri...

Discover Panjim, now known as Panaji, a city rich with the cultural influence of the Portuguese who first landed here in the early 16th century as merchants and conquerors. Take a walking tour of two of the city's culturally significant districts and enjoy a refreshing high tea.Embark from the pier and board your coach for the one-hour drive to Panjim (Pangim in Portuguese), the capital of Goa. Begin your two-hour heritage walking tour of the city located in the Latin Quarters. Explore the old Portuguese...

Discover the beautifully preserved heritage of Goa and the old world charm of Portuguese-style mansions in the Latin Quarters; a unique collection and display of original farming implements and other ancient tools of trade, set against the backdrop of a traditional organic farm, at the Goa Chitra Museum. Depart the pier for an approximate 60-minute drive to Margao, also known as the commercial capital of Goa. Having preserved its rich historical past and diverse cultural heritage, feel the...

You will need your imagination to envision the tangle of twisting streets, plazas and ochre villas of the old city, but what remains is a wealth of exceptionally impressive churches and convents, all UNESCO world heritage sites.Old Goa, Basilica Bom JesusYour first stop, after approximately 1 hour drive, is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a fine example of Jesuit architecture, and perhaps the richest of the churches, with its heavily decorated yet admirably proportioned interior. Here worshipers, or the...

Travel away from the city and the Portuguese influence with its many churches. Pass through small towns and villages, and feast your eyes on large elegant homes and brilliant green rice paddies. In the lush valleys and forests of Ponda are hidden a number of Hindu temples, built in the 17th and 18th centuries by those who were attempting to practice their traditional religion away from the prying eyes and persecution of the Portuguese. Goa sightseeing and Goddess of Peace TempleVisit a temple...

Once the capital of Portuguese Goa, the Old Town remains the spiritual heart of the territory and is renowned for its baroque churches and convents, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tourists come from all over to admire the imposing façades and gilt altars of beautifully preserved churches; pilgrims come to see the tomb of St. Francis Xavier in the Basilica of Bom Jesus. This tour provides an introduction to Old Goa and Panjim. From Marmugao port, a 50-minute drive brings you to Old Goa, where...