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Old Goa, Goa — time-blocked plans from the same verified data as the full guide. If a section isn't here, it isn't in the data — nothing is padded in.

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Old Goa day

Morning

Basilica of Bom Jesus (UNESCO) — houses St. Francis Xavier mortal remains. Sunday Mass experience.

Midday

Lunch at Ritz Classic (Panaji) — Goan seafood thali.

Afternoon

Se Cathedral (one of largest churches in Asia) + Church of St. Cajetan + Viceroy Arch.

Evening

Mandovi River sunset cruise ₹500.

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Churches indoor, weather-proof.

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Day 1Old Goa UNESCO

Full day

Churches + museum.

Day 2Fontainhas

Full day

Panaji Latin Quarter walk.

Day 3Divar-Chorao

Full day

Island ferry + Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

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Day 1Old Goa

Full day

Heritage.

Day 2Panaji

Full day

Fontainhas + cafes.

Day 3Islands

Full day

Divar-Chorao.

Day 4Spice plantations

Full day

Ponda.

Day 5Beach

Full day

Baga or Vagator.

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  • Basilica of Bom Jesus1 hour
  • Sé Cathedral1 hour
  • Church of St Francis of Assisi45 minutes

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  • Mum's Kitchen · Panjim, 9km west — closest Goan-Portuguese sit-down to Old Goa heritage cluster

    Sorpotel with sannas

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  • Nilaya Hermitage · Luxury artist retreat / villa₹18,000–₹35,000 per night
  • Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa · 5-star resort₹25,000–₹45,000 per night
  • Fort Aguada Beach Resort · 4-star beach resort₹12,000–₹22,000 per night

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How many days do you need in Old Goa?
NakshIQ keeps day-by-day plans for 1, 3 & 5 days in Old Goa. The longest plan runs: Day 1 — Old Goa · Day 2 — Panaji · Day 3 — Islands · Day 4 — Spice plantations · Day 5 — Beach.
Can you see Old Goa in one day?
There is a one-day plan — "Old Goa day", in 4 time blocks (Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening). It opens with: Basilica of Bom Jesus (UNESCO) — houses St. Francis Xavier mortal remains. Sunday Mass experience.
What does a 3-day Old Goa itinerary cover?
Day 1 — Old Goa UNESCO; Day 2 — Fontainhas; Day 3 — Divar-Chorao.
What if the weather turns in Old Goa?
Churches indoor, weather-proof.