SEEKING THE SUN IN GOA ( 8 DAYS )

Goa is a drop of golden sun on the west coast of India.  It is bestowed with innumerable gifts: picturesque landscape, sun drenched beaches, historic monuments, sunny climate, culinary delights and above all hospitable people. You can create your own kind of holiday at the idyllic seaside stretches - sun bathing in quiet secluded spot or choosing the exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating, water skiing, wind surfing and deep-sea diving. Goa, a heady blend of serenity and excitement down a 100 km coastline, studded with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Idyllic seaside stretches where you can create your own kind of holiday. With temperatures reaching the high 20’s from October onwards, this is an ideal way to escape the long Irish winter!

PRICE: FROM EURO 600.00 per person sharing (hotel only). 
Single supplement and airfare quotation available on request

DAY 1 – DAY 6: BEACH TIME IN GOA

Upon arrival at Goa airport, meet and greet by a representative and transfer by private car. Assistance with check- in procedures. Spend the next 6 days enjoying the hotel facilities and lots of relaxation time on the beach.

DAY 7: SIGHTSEEING IN GOA

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided half-day sightseeing tour of Old Goa.

Old Goa is famous for its churches and cathedrals. Some of the old buildings are converted into museums maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Old Goa is still the spiritual heart of Christian Goa. It has been granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO for its extraordinarily grandiose churches & convents. During the tour you will visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus Church.  It is the venue for a pilgrimage for both Christians and Hindus who come to pay homage to the embalmed mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier enshrined in a silver casket since 1553 and imposing Se Cathedral of St. Catherine-the largest church in Asia, which has 14 altars, an 80m long aisle and 5 bells including the Golden Bell, said to be one of the best in the world etc
Afternoon at leisure to further explore Old Goa.  Return transfer to the hotel.  Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8:  GOA – RETURN FLIGHT
After breakfast in the hotel, morning at leisure.  Check out from your room.  Late afternoon, meet with representative in the hotel lobby and transfer by private car to the airport to board flight home.

HOTELS IN GOA

Below is a description of some of the hotels that we recommend in Goa

Taj Exotica, Goa

Located on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian sea, this Mediterranean-style 5 star resort is one of the best five star hotels in Goa and has a way of slowing down time to a tranquil tempo. Set amidst fifty-six acres of lush gardens, Taj Exotica is a showcase for relaxation with tropical-inspired design touches, grand architecture, a sun-drenched atrium, wide shady corridors, and flower lined patios for a memorable stay.

Taj Exotica Goa stands amidst 56 acres of lush landscaped lawns and tropical gardens along a 700 meter stretch of Benaulim beach. The hotel is a 45 mins drive from the airport.

Taj Holiday Village, Goa

Taj Holiday Village, Goa celebrates 25 glorious years of delighting guests with the legendary Taj hospitality, adorning a fresh new look. With an entirely new landscaping and lobby, renovated cottages and restaurants, a spanking new island bar, the Spa and a range of exciting indoor and outdoor recreational options; the beach resort now exudes a fresh demeanor.

The Resort spreads on the sea front on Sinquerim beach, along the Sinquerim to Calangute beach stretch.

The Resort is a one hour drive from the airport.

 The Leela Kempinski, Goa

5 star beach resort called The Leela Kempinski Goa, for one. Sprawled over 75 endless acres in idyllic South Goa, the property boasts a 12 hole, par 3 golf course for the aficionados. And if you prefer to unwind by not doing anything at all, you have the Mobor beach pretty much to yourself. The bustling fishing village along the Sal River, to the south, offers a fascinating insight into how the lucky locals of Goa live. The Resort is a scenic 45 minutes drive from the airport.

Intercontinental The Lalit Goa Resort, Goa

The state of Goa, located on the western coast of India, plays host to this new luxurious ‘complete’ resort built on 85 acres, straddled between two rivers, offering a kilometer long exclusive beach front. Portuguese style inspires this twin storey sprawling structure - all nestled midst formally landscaped gardens, a golf course and a multitude of facilities: from beach activities to a holistic spa; meeting rooms to trendy dining avenues; water activities to sports facilities. It even has its own luxury Yacht & a Helipad. The Resort is a 70 kms from the airport.

Cabana Dempo, Goa

The first property of Dempo Resorts is a heritage beach bungalow, which has been restored to an upmarket luxury villa. This bungalow is located at Siridao beach, in a quiet idyllic setting in a fishing village of Goa.

Cabana Dempo is 30 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes from Panjim and 40 minutes from the North Goa beaches of Candolim, Baga and Calangute.

Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Goa

Welcome to the Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort, Candolim, Goa. Unwind at our upscale, full-service moderately priced resort. Ideal for both leisure and business travelers, the Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort has been designed to evoke the poetry, history and romance of 15th century Portugal. It creates an ambience which is visually stunning - with medieval oil paintings, artefacts, tile work, heraldry and stained glass set amidst a lush green environment and calm water bodies. The resort features stylish guest rooms and suites, warm and personalized service and a full range of amenities. Candolim Beach is a mere 250 meters from the hotel while curio shops, local attractions and entertainment options are all available nearby.
Distance from international airport 41 kms (approximately 50 minutes).

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