Duration
06 Nights / 07 Days
Routing
Mumbai – Goa – Mumbai
Mumbai
Gateway of India, Prince Wales Museum, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Mumbai Dhobi Ghat
Goa
North & South Goa Beaches, Panjim Market
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Arrive by International flight, after traditional Indian style WELCOME at the airport by Exceptional Escapes representative, who would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Mumbai is an entertainment as well as the commercial hub of India. Artifacts found that these islands had been inhabited since the Stone Age & documented evidence of human habitation dates back to 250 BC. In the 3rd century BC, the islands formed part of the Maurya Empire. In 1534, Portuguese appropriated islands from king of Gujarat later ceded to Charles II of England in 1661, as dowry for Catherine de Braganza. These islands were in turn leased to the British East India Company in 1668.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai
Day 02: Mumbai
Post breakfast Guided city tour of Mumbai;
Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911.
Prince Wales Museum, built in a confluence of Gothic & Moorish styles. It boasts a collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan & Nepali Art.
Elephanta Caves, houses rock cut temples dating back to 5th century CE. It was named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island.
Marine Drive, which runs along the shore of Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill.
Post lunch visits an unique feature of Mumbai Dhobi Ghat; is a traditional laundryman, who will collect dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The "laundries" are called "Ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. The clothes are soaked in sudsy water, thrashed on the flogging stones, then tossed into huge vats of boiling starch and hung out to dry. Next they are ironed and piled into neat bundles.
Rest of the time FREE.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai (B)
Day 03: Mumbai – Goa {IndiGo 6E 416 @ 1145 / 1255 Hrs}
Post breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Goa. On arrival after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Goa, once a part of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC. From 580–750 AD the Chalukyas of Badami had their sway over Goa. It is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica. Goa also has rich flora & fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot rather an absolute paradise on earth.
Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
Overnight Hotel – Goa
Day 04: North Goa
Post breakfast visit North Goa
CALANGUTE TO FORT AGUADA;A Tour start off with a visit to Fort Aguada Candolim. Fort Aguada in Goa is one of the most important Fort in Goa and most crucial of all forts in Goa. Today it’s being used as a Goa jail.
SALIGAO CHURCH; Unique in its architectural design and is being illuminated throughout the tourist season.One of the most beautiful churches in Goa. It looks like a shimmering jewel in the fields as you drive by on the Chogum road from Panjim to Calangute
MAPUSA CITY (BY PASS); Capital of Bardez and famous for its Friday bazaar, where people buy and sell everything from lime to livestock.
VAGATOR BEACH; A beach famous for its seclusion with the Chapora Fort, as its imposing back drop. Vagator beach is undeniably one of the best beaches in the world.
ANJUNA BEACH (View point); Popular among the traveler and is a beautiful picnic spot also known for Trance parties and Hippies in 60's and 70's.its also famous for night life.
CALANGUTE BEACH; Calangute Beach Widely known as queen of Goa's beaches, picnic and musical groups draw hundreds of people.
Evening FREE.
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)
Day 05: Goa
Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)
Day 06: Goa
Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
In the evening we will take for farewell dinner at the GOAN cuisine speciality restaurants...
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)
Day 07: Goa – Mumbai {IndiGo 6E-438 @ 1355 / 1505 Hrs}
Mumbai Departure
Transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey, taking back memory of entertainment city.
The arrangement of our trip was so perfectly done, that i could not find even a single fault or drawback for which i could provide a suggestion. We are so much impressed and touched by the hospitality and services provided. To be frank, we have already started to plan for our next holiday, may be sometime in the end of the year. We will get back to you soon :-) Thanks again Exceptional Escapes.....you guys are truly EXCEPTIONAL!!!! - read more...
The trip in general has been exceptional
The driver was a sweetheart. Always bringing me something to eat or drink and also always carrying a beautiful smile - read more...
Airport Representative was very Good Tour & Guide Services was very Good Ground Services was excellent Hotel Services was excellent - read more...
Generally all are good except that in shimla. Silverine hotel is not a suitable hotel for elderly people as they need to walk up and downhill to the hotel….though the place is ideal for shoppers - read more...
Thank you so very much for going above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful trip. I have been telling everyone about your hospitality. I truly had a great time and I especially am thankful for all your organizing and to take time to show us your family and invite us to your home. You have a beautiful family and I think Choti (your little sister) is so adorable - read more...
Hi Gaurav, thanks for following up and for all your efforts in making all the necessary arrangements for my trip. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. A few suggestions on how you might improve your services for future bookings - read more...
Many thanks for putting together a wonderful and memorable vacation for us. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We did not find anything lacking from your side. It was our first visit to India and it seems like we are already planning to be back. The pace was hectic so we did not find much time to visit the local markets which we will have to make up next time - read more...
We reached home safely on Sunday morning (USA time) and slept most of the day. I cannot thank you enough for all your help and efforts in making our trip such a wonderful success. I will never forget the experiences we had and fun time we enjoyed all throughout the trip. I will send you pictures soon.....'not to worry!!!' - read more...
We waited almost two years to meet again and it was well worth it. Everybody had a fantastic time and loved every moment of it. Your friend speaks very good English now and we all wish her well in the future. It seems that shopping with your friend was the highlight of the trip, the ladies would not stop talking about it - read more...