Mumbai, the City of Dreams and capital of Maharashtra rubs its shoulders with some of world’s most
developed cities. And the state of beaches, Goa, has the ability to attract massive crowd from all around
the world; through the magic of its beaches, culture, history and youthful vibe. Both these cities are
among the best destinations of India, and this is your chance to explore them. The Mumbai-Goa tour package
takes you the best of attractions of both these cities. Not just shopping and sightseeing, if you are an
adventure seeker, fun sports activities in Goa are going to engage you during your Mumbai & Goa
holidays.
Note : This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for
your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your
need for an unforgettable India tour.
Trip Highlights
Explore Elephanta Caves
Visit topmost attractions of Mumbai like Marine Drive, Gateway of India and Hanging Garden
Try water-sports activities in the Beaches of Goa
Witness the brilliance of architecture in some of Goa’s best monuments and churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church and Convent of Francis of Assisi and many others.
Itinerary Details
On your arrival in Mumbai Airport meet our tour
representative who further escorts you to your pre-booked hotel. Check-in and relax in your
hotel. Rest of the time is to be spent at leisure. In the evening take a stroll around the
locale if you wish to. Return to your hotel by evening, have dinner and stay overnight.
Mumbai was given the name City of Dreams owing to tremendous opportunity it holds, mainly in
Hindi cinema. The city is the capital of Maharashtra and overlooks the gamboling waves of
Arabian Sea. Its cityscape might remind you of that of New York. But along with the bustling
nooks, Mumbai has clung on to its heritage and history and takes immense pride in all of that.
It is unarguable that this very city gives a cut-throat competition to even the most developed
cities worldwide, let alone of India.
Have your breakfast in the morning and proceed for
Mumbai sightseeing tour, which includes Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Garden,
Juhu Beach, Gateway of India and Marine Drive.
Elephanta cave is located in Gharapuri (The City of Caves), approximately ten kilometers away
from Mumbai Harbor. The caves consists mainly of two groups- Hindu Caves (consisting if five
caves) and Buddhist Caves (consisting of two caves). This rock-cut architecture adopted for the
caves is datable to a time between 5th and 8th century. However an apt date of its construction
is yet a mystery but historians have concluded them to the time when Mauryan rulers were
defeated by Badami Chalukyas in 635 AD. Back then, the Elephanta was the capital of Konkan
Mauryas and was called Puri or Purika. The caves today are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next attraction of your Mumbai Goa tour is Prince of Wales Museum, also known as Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. It was founded in 20th century in order to commemorate the
visit of Prince Wales. There are about 50000 exhibits inside the museum divided into three
categories- Art, Archeology and Natural History. Artifacts and relics of Indus Valley
Civilization, Guptas, Mauryas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and others are put here for public
display. Other than this, you can behold beautiful prints, illustration of different wildlife
species, paintings, manuscripts etc.
Just a few kilometers away from the museum is where the landmark of Mumbai stands, The Gateway
of India. This structure was built in order to commemorate the visit of Their Majesties King
George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Take a leisure stroll in the Hanging Garden, which is perched
at the top of Malabar Hill, overlooking the beautiful Arabian Sea. This manicured terrace garden
is festooned with a huge variety of plants and flower species. Juhu Beach, the popular beach of
Mumbai is thronged with visitors. Some of Mumbai’s best street food and restaurants are located
here. Marine drive is located in the heart of Mumbai, just beside a busy road. But the horns and
screeches of city’s road don’t really interrupt the serenity that is attained here while sipping
a cup of coffee and just simply unwinding.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Have your breakfast and check-out from your hotel. You get a timely transfer to Mumbai Airport
in order to catch your flight for Goa. On arriving Goa, meet our tour representative and get
shifted to your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at your hotel and relax. Rest of the day is to be
spent at leisure.
Goa and its beaches pull huge crowd from different corners of the world. The state is a popular
destination of India, especially for beach-persons and party-animals. But that is not all what
Goa is about; its shopping scenario, biodiversity, architecture, heritage and culture happen to
be assets of equal share. It is known for its laid-back vibe, but with all the amenities one
could think of, even the ones unthinkable.
Stay overnight in hotel.
On the 4th day of your trip to Mumbai & Goa, have your breakfast and head towards the popular
beaches of Goa, such as Calangute, Dauna Paula, Miramar and Baga Beach. Old Goa churches and
Fort Aguada can also be visited on the fourth day of your Mumbai Goa tour.
Aguada Fort was constructed in 1613 for the purpose of safeguarding from Marathas and Dutch.
Even today the structure is well-preserved and overlooks a beautiful vista of sea and expanse of
woods.
Old Goa sightseeing session consists of Cidade De Goa, Basilica Bom Jesus, Church and Convent of
Francis of Assisi, Church of Saint Cajetan, Church of Saint Monica, Museum of Christian Art,
Solar Souto Maior, Foutanhas and Panjim.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus houses the moral remains of St. Francis Xavier, a missionary who
traveled across Asia to spread the knowledge until he died in 1552. St. Francis Xavier is
regarded as the Patron Saint of Goa. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1521 by
the Portuguese rulers and marks the brilliance of architecture. In the Museum of Christian Art,
you can witness a collection of Rosaries and items made of gold and precious stones. Solar Souto
Maior is a reflection of Goa’s rich heritage, dating back to 1585 but has been restored and
renovated. Here, you can witness a treasure trove of artifacts.
You may choose to take a stroll and shop in the busy streets of Panjim. This is the capital of
Goa and has local as well as branded showrooms for the shopaholics. Also, foodies can find a
myriad of restaurants giving cut-throat competition to each other in sense of taste, ambience
and décor.
In the afternoon, have lunch in Panjim. As per our recommendations, you must try Goan Cuisine
from the Mandovi Hotel, Continental from The Vinete, Indian cuisine from Delhi Darbar and
Chinese and oriental from Goan Chin. Kindly note, the cost of lunch is not included in the price
of the tour.
After lunch, visit Baga Beach which is filled with exuberance and youthful vibe. You may shop,
relax or indulge in water-sports activities here.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, get all set to get transferred to Alibagh, by road. A popular weekend spot, Alibagh is known for its clean and beautiful beaches. Check-into the hotel, after arrival. Later, partake in sightseeing. Explore the popular forts like Khanderi Fort, Kolaba Fort and Undheri Fort. Kihim beach, Akshi beach are two of the very popular beaches of Alibagh. Stay overnight.
On the 5th day of your Mumbai Goa holiday package have breakfast and get ready to visit the
beaches of South Goa. Attractions to be visited today consist of Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga
Temple, Colva Beach, among others.
Mangueshi Temple is a popular temple of Goa and also one of the largest in the state. It is
dedicated to Bhagavan Manguesh, an incarnation of Hindu Lord Shiva. Other shrines inside the
temple is of Goddess Parvati , Lord Ganesha, Nandikeshvar, Gajana, Gramapurusha Deva Sharma,
Bhagvati, Lakshminarayan and others.
Shanta Durga Temple has its history dating back to 1730, when the foundation stone was laid. The
shrine was earlier built of laterite mud and was later renovated in 1966. Main deity of the
temple, Goddess Shantadurga mediates between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Also visit Margao, the headquarters of South Goa district. It also happens to be commercial and
industrial center. Margao’s colonial quarter Largo De lgreja is a historical church square,
surrounded by old buildings that have their own charm. It is surrounded by old buildings from
three sides and the Church of Holy Spirit on the other. The church is one of Goa’s grandest
churches datable to 1564, when it was built. Its architecture epitomizes Indian Baroque style of
architecture, with interiors having regal feel throughout.
To learn more about the rural lifestyle of Goa, Ancestral Goa is a perfect place to be in. The
laterite sculpture of Saint Mirabai is indeed the tallest laterite sculpture of India. Ethnicity
and history is exhibited through its art galleries, artifacts center and open air museum.
After this, proceed to Menezes Braganza House in Chandor. It was built in 17th century and is
located on one side of the village square, however now divided into two houses with same
entrance. On its east is a small chapel that has relics of St. Francis Xavier. The interior
reminds us of a beautiful past. On its westward is where you can find the claimed first private
library of Goa.