Goa 4-Day Tour Package: North Goa Beaches, Old Goa Churches and a Spice Farm

Our Goa 4-day tour package is the perfect short Goa 3 nights 4 days tour package. Spend a full day on the beaches and forts of North Goa, from Fort Aguada to Calangute, Baga and Anjuna, then visit the Portuguese churches of Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a Goan lunch on a spice farm. Your hotel, airport transfers and sightseeing by private car are all planned for you.

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Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of our Goa 4-day tour package.

Tour name: Pleasing Goa
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Stay: Goa (3 nights), in North Goa or near Panaji
Starts and ends: Goa airport (Dabolim or Mopa) or Madgaon, Karmali or Thivim station
Tour type: private car with driver for transfers and sightseeing
Highlights: Fort Aguada, Calangute and Baga beaches, Anjuna and Vagator, Chapora Fort, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Sé Cathedral and a spice plantation
Best for: honeymooners, families, friends and first-time visitors
Best time: November to February

Why Choose This Tour

Beaches and heritage in a long weekend: the Goa 4-day tour package covers the best of North Goa and Old Goa.
Private car and driver: no shared buses, and stops where you like.
Goan lunch on a spice farm: a guided walk and a home-style meal.
Free time: an easy first and last day for the beach or pool.
Private and flexible: add water sports, a sunset cruise or South Goa.

Goa 4-Day Tour Package Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Goa

Your Goa 4-day tour package begins when we meet you at the airport or station and take you to your hotel. Relax by the pool, walk to the beach for the sunset, or take an optional evening cruise on the Mandovi river in Panaji.

Overnight: Goa. Read our Goa travel guide.

Day 2: North Goa Beaches and Forts

Day 2 of the Goa 4-day tour package is a full day in North Goa. Start at Fort Aguada, the old Portuguese fort and lighthouse above the sea, then visit Sinquerim and Candolim. Spend time at the busy beaches of Calangute and Baga, where you can try parasailing or a jet ski, then see the cliffs of Anjuna and Vagator and the view from Chapora Fort. On Wednesdays, browse the Anjuna flea market; on Saturday evenings, the night market at Arpora.

Shamrock travel tip: swim only where lifeguards are on duty, and agree the price of water sports before you start. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Goa

Day 3: Old Goa Churches and a Spice Plantation

Visit Old Goa, once the capital of Portuguese India. See the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which holds the relics of St Francis Xavier, the Sé Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Asia, and the Church of St Francis of Assisi. Drive about an hour to Ponda to see the Mangueshi temple, then take a guided walk through a spice plantation of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and cashew, followed by a Goan lunch on banana leaves.

Shamrock travel tip: cover your shoulders and knees in the churches and temple, and wear comfortable shoes for the spice farm. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Goa

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a last walk on the beach or shop for cashews, spices and Goan sweets, then transfer to the airport or station. Your Goa 4-day tour package ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Goa 4-day tour package includes:

Three nights in a hotel or resort of your choice, with breakfast
Goan lunch at the spice plantation
Arrival and departure transfers by private car
Full-day North Goa sightseeing and Old Goa and spice farm tour by private car
Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes

What Is Not Included

Flights or trains to and from Goa
Other lunches and dinners
Entry tickets, water sports and the river cruise
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

November to February is the best time for our Goa 4-day tour package, with sunny days and calm seas. Christmas and New Year are the busiest and most expensive weeks, so book early. March to May is hot. From June to September the monsoon brings rough seas; the churches and spice farms stay open, but water sports and many beach shacks close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 4 days enough for Goa?

Yes, for North Goa and Old Goa. For South Goa beaches and Dudhsagar Falls, choose our Goa 5-day tour package.

Is this a good honeymoon package?

Yes. We can add a sea-view room, a candlelight dinner on the beach and a sunset cruise. See our honeymoon packages.

Is it good for families?

Yes. The pace is easy, and children enjoy the beaches, the fort and the spice farm.

Where will we stay?

Usually in North Goa near Calangute or Candolim, or near Panaji. You choose the hotel level, from budget to luxury.

Can you add flights?

Yes. We can book flights to Goa from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata or your city.

How much does the Goa 4-day tour package cost?

The price depends on your hotel, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quotation.

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