Best of Mumbai and Goa Tour

Best of Mumbai and Goa Tour

Routing: . Goa - Mumbai

Day 1: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive by flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay is a major metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra . Mumbai city is known as the 'Business capital of India', it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major International airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday. Description about Mumbai can not be complete without the mention of Bollywood, the biggest Indian film industry which churns out hundreds of Hindi block-busters every year. Mumbai's skyline is recognizable in advertisements and pictorial depictions stating the country's technological and financial hub. It's an imposing skyline. Overnight stay in Mumbai

Day 2: Mumbai

Today we start for the Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai. You are picked up at 0930 hrs from the hotel and proceed with an accompanied English Speaking Guide. Your tour will include the British-built arch called the Gateway of India, one of Mumbai’s most famous landmarks. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911. Next you will visit the Prince of Wales Museum, which was built between 1904 and 1914 and was used as a hospital during World War I. The huge structure can be spotted from a distance as sunshine sparkles on its massive marble dome. The museum houses a priceless collection of art that is considered to be one of the best in all India. It includes a rich display of miniature paintings, ancient sculptures, jade, china and much more. We drive past University of Bombay, High Court of Bombay, Crawford Market. You will also visit the Hanging Gardens, which are located on the crest of Malabar Hill. The gardens are a welcome oasis of green in a city built almost entirely of concrete and cement. Next you will drive through the residential area of Mumbai’s rich and famous on Malabar Hill. You will also visit the renowned Gandhi Memorial Museum ( Mani Bhavan ) and Jain Temple. Evening we will return to the hotel via Marine Drive, popularly known as the Queen’s Necklace, which offers a breathtaking view of the beautiful Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Mumbai

Day 3: Mumbai - Excursion of Elephanta Caves

Pick up from Hotel by our vehicle and proceed to the Gateway of India with an accompanied English Speaking Guide to take the catamaran for Elephanta. Boat leaves at 0900 hrs from the Gateway of India Pier. Enjoy a one-hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lovely, green Elephanta Island. Here you visit some of the huge and intricately carved Cave Temples dating back to the 7th century and dedicated to the Sun God – Shiva. Large panels depict episodes in his life. The central sculpture represents Shiva's three aspects as creator, preserver and destroyer. Return back to the pier at 1330 hrs. The Afternoon boat leaves at 1430 hrs ( last boat at 1500 hrs ) and will return back to the Pier by 1800 hrs. Overnight stay in Mumbai

Day 4: Mumbai – Goa (by Indigo Flight)

Today we take a flight for Goa. Arrive and meet our representative at the airporyt and transfer you to hotel. Overnight stay in Mumbai

Day 5: Goa

After breakfast, proceed for guided city tour of Goa, Visiting old Goa Churches; Basilica of Boom Jesus,built in 16th century dedicated to Infant Jesus is the most popular & famous of all churches in . The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. , surrounded by rolling green hills & dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most important of all temples in & is located at Priol in Ponda Taluka. Dona Paula, a village named after Dona Paula de Menezes, the wife of a noble man Antonio de Souto Maior, who died as a young woman in 1682. Overnight stay in Goa

Day 6: Goa – No Transport services

Day free for your independent activities. Overnight stay in Goa

Day 7: Goa Departure

Morning post breakfast on-time transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward destination. Our tour concludes: We assist you with transfer to the airport to board your onward flight, thank you for your patronage and looks forward to serving you again in the near future.