27 feb 2020
0800/1700
ANCIENT CHURCHES OF OLD GOA
Ancient Churches of Old Goa Goa is considered as a city of celebration by many. However, the culture in Goa is diverse. With a predominant Portuguese culture, Goa has many places that can be referred to as “cultural delights”. The main cultural characteristics of Goa revolve around churches such as Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Catherine Cathedral, and Church of St. Catejan. Explore these spiritual marvels that have formed the cultural pillars of old as well as new Goa.
Our Itinerary Our team at Shorexcursionsasia takes you on a tour to explore the ancient churches of India’s richest city Goa. The duration of the tour is around 4 to 4.5 hours. We commence our exploring at Mormugao Cruise Port.
Let’s Go! We, at Shorexcursionsasia, welcome you with a smile & ask your opinion on how you would like to explore Old Goa. The exploratory tour is customizable; mention your specific requirements on our inquiry forms, while discussing them with us.
Let’s explore Basilica of Bom Jesus Around 45 minutes’ drive from Mormugao Cruise Port is Basilica of Bom Jesus. A Roman Catholic Church, which is a part of “Churches and Convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site”, this Basilica of good or holy Jesus is a spiritual sighting to behold. An attractive architecture adorns this church that mesmerizes you spiritually; a spiritual wonder you should not miss.
St. Catherine Cathedral St. Catherine Cathedral is also known as Se Catedral de Santa Catarina. This cathedral is just 2 minutes away from the Basilica of Bom Jesus. There is a dress code that people should follow, which showcases respect to St. Catherine. A mix of Tuscan as well as Corinthian architecture, this place is a must-visit for all art & spiritual lovers.
Church of St. Cajetan The Church of St. Cajetan, 2 minutes away from St. Catherine Cathedral, is modelled on St.Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. A prominent fixture of Old Goa, this church was built by three Italian Priests of the Theatine Order with help from the Portuguese government, in 1643. The architecture reminds everyone of the Greek cross, as well. A spiritual place everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime.
Let’s Meet Again Bring your friends along for a wonderful architectural & spiritual tour of Old Goa. We will take you back to Mormugao Seaport for your onward voyage.
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28 feb 2020
0800/2400
Mumbai Highlight Tour
The tour is a special package that helps you explore the important land marks of Mumbai in 5.5 hours.
Itinerary -Our responsible staff will report at the time of ship arrival to board and precede you to tour by chartered car/coach. Gateway of IndiaThe first spot we will cover is the Gateway of India, which is an arch-monument, built in the twentieth-century at Indo-Saracenic style.
Chathrapathi Shivaji Terminus-Then we will head to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or Victoria Terminus, an ancient train station in Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture, built-in 1978. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai.
Dhobi Ghat-On the way, we can stopover at Dhobi Ghat, which was an open-air laundromat built-in 1890. The view here is colorful and amazing. Mani Bhavan-Mani Bhavan is a must-visit museum while exploring Mumbai. This is a historic building dedicated to Gandhi. Here you can have a glance over the memories of Gandhi’s political activities in Mumbai.
Haji Ali Dargha-Located near to the heart of the city, the Haji Ali Dargah mosque with Indo-Islamic Architecture will offer you an amazing experience, exploring more about with legends about doomed lovers. The dargah includes the tomb of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari.
Malabar Hill and Banganga Tank-The final point of the tour is Malabar hill, where you can get the marvelous view of Banganga Tank, which is an ancient water tank as a part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex. Spend some time relaxing enjoying the view.
Back To Dock We will transfer you to the port to return before the ship’s departure.
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29 feb
0000/2400
Mumbai Adventure
As the name suggests, be prepared for a real Mumbai tour that offers you loads of fun, frolic and excitement. Come to feel the experience and live the spirit and zeal of Mumbai as a local. Real Mumbai, Real Local. In this Guided Mumbai Tour, You are going to travel in various modes of transports which are said to be the lifelines of Mumbai, and they are none other than the government run local buses and the suburban trains.You will also get a ride in the very famous black and yellow taxis, which have been an integral part of the Mumbai city since 1911. This Travel like a local Mumbai tour starts at the Gateway of India and covers all the must-see places in Bombay. It includes the following:
A walking exploration of the British Heritage District (30 minutes). Covers Gateway of India, Regal Circle, Prince of Wales Museum, Kala Ghoda, Bombay University, High Court, Oval Maidan and the Churchgate Area.
A bus ride from Churchgate to Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s home and a museum now in Mumbai. The bus goes via Marine Drive also known as the queen’s necklace and the Chowpatty beach, with a magnificent view of the Arabian Sea.
A quick stop for refreshments at a very nice and a clean restaurant
A walk through the Bhaji Galli which is also known as the vegetable market to see a noisy and high voltage local Bazaar (Market).
A train ride to see the Dhobi Ghat (the city’s unique open air laundry system, since the British rule).
The tour ends with a taxi ride to Victoria Terminus (VT) train station now known as the Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus, to see the Mumbai’s famous historic and heritage railway station.You will always have a private tour guide in Mumbai to accompany you always and taking the utmost care of your good self.
The sole reason behind this real Mumbai city tour is, for you to experience the city the way a real mumbaiite does and to see Mumbai from an insider’s perspective. However, for your convenience, we’ve picked off-peak hours for the train ride and will travel in the opposite direction to avoid the city’s mad rush-hour traffic.It will be fascinating to do this Mumbai Tour as it’s an absolute local Mumbai tour and also you will get a chance to be a real local and will get a chance to peek inside the local Mumbai life!
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1 March 2020
0000/2100
Mumbai
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3 March 2020
0800/1800
MANGALORE CITY EXPLORATION
Mangalore is a city that greatly attracts visitors to India. Mangalore City Exploration is one of the best ways to escape from tiring routine lifestyles and enjoy a complete excursion experience. The day takes you to all the famous spots in Mangalore city, offering a wonderful experience.
Itinerary -Our driver or guide picks up you from the dock on time at 8:00 a.m. and transfers to Mangalore City which is a 30 minutes drive.
Kudroli Gokarnanatheswar Temple -The first destination we will take you is Kudroli Gokarnatha Temple, which is also known as Gokarnanatheshwara Temple. The temple built in 1912 is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva.
Kadri Temple -The next wonderful place to visit is Kadri Manjunatha Temple, a historic temple where people from Hinduism and Buddhism worship together. The temple is dedicated to the deity of Lord Shiva as Lord Manjunatha.
St. Aloysious Chapel -Before 12.00, we can also take you to the famous Aloysius Chapel situated in the heart of the city. The Church was built by Jesuit Missionaries in 1880. The interior of the chapel is very famous for its artistic wonders.
Lunch Break {Own arrangements}At noon, we can take you to the best restaurants in Mangalore to enjoy the taste of famous Mangalore cuisine. Choose from seafood or meat-based or vegetarian lunch, depending on your preference.
Cashew Factory After lunch, we can head to the Cashew processing factory, transfer of 30 mins. Know more about the cashew processing, watching the step by step process in the factory. The local staff there can explain to you the practice of preparing cashew.
Vegetable Market Now we will transfer you to the famous Central Market wholesale bazaar, where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables of great variety.
See you next time By 2:30 p.m. we can drop you back to docks. We will assure you are on-time onboard.
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4th March
0800/1800
MUZIRIS TOUR WITH BACK WATER CRUISE
You will be picked from the Cochin Port and after a scenic drive you will visit the old synagogues of the Malabar Jews. Paravur Synagogue and Chennamangalam Synagogue were built according to Kerala traditions but they were adapted to meet the liturgical requirements of the Jews. Earlier the Synagogue functioned as a house to pray but now it has been turned to a museum as part of the Muziris Heritage project operated by the State Kerala government. You can also find the first Christian seminary and the first printing press of India near the Chennamangalam Synagogue. Later, we will visit Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, a Hindu temple venerating Goddess Bhadrakali since ancient times. The temple is known for its powerful myths and legends and hence it has attracted many pilgrims for daily worship and festivals. Next we will visit the Kottakavu church, one of the seven original church of the Syrian Christian community of Kerala established by the apostle St.Thomas. The other attractions of the tour include a visit to Paliam Palace and Cheraman Juma Masjid. Paliam Palace was a traditional home of Paliath Achans who were the Prime Ministers to the kings of Kochi. Cheraman Juma Masjid is the first mosque in India which was built after the Chera King met the prophet Muhammad and embraced Islam. The grandeur of the Masjid is still kept intact even after undergoing many renovations. Next we will visit a small archeological site, Pattanam, which contain many artifacts that were traded between Muziris and the rest of the world.
Next we head to the Handloom Weaving Factory. It is a traditional cotton weaving village where six hundred Brahmin families strive hard to produce some of the most exotic sarees, famous for its ‘Kasavu.’ This is truly a unique sight where an entire community puts away their differences and come together for a specific purpose working with sheer hard work and passion. Kuthampully Handloom Industrial Cooperative Society was established in 1972 with 102 enthusiastic supporters who aim to preserve their traditional culture in their weavings. However, modern weaving techniques have seeped into the arena to meet the current trends and hence helped in producing designer clothes. Afterwards, you will be taken back to the port.
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