Age
0+
Group size
1-2
Transport
By car
Language
English
Duration
4 hours
About this experience
The province of Salcette in southern Goa is rich in Portuguese mansions, some of the wealthiest families in the state reside here. You will visit three estates, get acquainted with their colorful architecture, and see antique objects. Learn about the statesmen and priests who lived in these houses. Have lunch on the estate's veranda. And after the tour, receive professional photos and a video as a keepsake.
What to expect
- Figueredo Mansion. The journey into colonial times begins with a 16th-century house. It is so well preserved that Bollywood and Tamil film crews often visit here. The mansion now combines a museum, a mini-hotel, and a private part of the house where the family resides.
- Branganza Meneses Family Estate. Next on the itinerary is a structure from the same era, the largest Portuguese mansion in Goa, once owned by a well-known journalist-oppositionist, now divided between two families. We will visit both parts of the house.
- Palácio do Diau. Finally, you will visit the 200-year-old priest's mansion, where a Goan home-cooked lunch will be served to you on a delightful veranda.
Who is this tour for
For those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture but are not ready for long trips - the entire tour takes half a day, and after lunch, you will return to your hotel, where you can spend time on the beach and watch the sunset while waiting for photos and videos from the trip.
Organizational Details
- Cost includes transfer in a 5-7-seater vehicle, water, and lunch
- For guests from the northern part of Goa: travel time to locations will be extended by 40 minutes or more, depending on the distance of your hotel
- It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and footwear for the trip
- The tour can also be conducted for a larger number of travelers:
- 3 people: if the third person is a child, the cost is for two people; if 3 adults, then $95 each
- 4 people: $85 each
- 5 people: $75 each
- 6 people: $65 each
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