India-Goa-6-days: culinary-food-fun

Touch down in vibrant Mumbai, where colonial charm meets contemporary chaos. Step into a world of striking contrasts—gleaming skyscrapers rise beside centuries-old bazaars whilst the aroma of street food mingles with sea breeze.

Meet your representative at the airport and head straight to your hotel. Settle in for the night as Mumbai's relentless buzz continues beyond your window.

Meals Included: None

Fly from Mumbai to vibrant North Goa and settle into your hotel. Take a moment to relax before venturing out to explore. Wander through lively Mapusa Market, where stalls brim with spices, handicrafts, and local snacks. Soak in the everyday buzz and savour a proper taste of Goan life.

Make your way to Porvorim, a stylish suburb blending old-world charm with contemporary flair. Pause for a laid-back coffee or browse chic boutiques at your leisure. Take time to unwind or squeeze in some relaxed shopping as the afternoon unfolds.

As evening falls, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant—think seafood curries, smoky tandoori, or classic Goan favourites. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast—choose the hotel spread or venture to a local café for fresh pao and butter jam. Soak in Old Goa's colonial charm, exploring majestic churches and quiet lanes steeped in history. Continue with a scenic drive to Fort Aguada and feel the breeze as you gaze across the endless Arabian Sea.

Pause for a delicious lunch at Vasco da Gama, an old charming Portuguese-Goan restaurant serving traditional sorpotel, vindaloo, and fresh seafood curries. Join the vibrant revelry of Goa Carnival afterwards—dance, laugh, and lose yourself in the colour and chaos of this festive spectacle. Stop for high tea at a charming North Goa bakery; savour bebinca, dodol, and Portuguese-style pastries with aromatic chai.

As evening sets in, gather at Fontainhas for dinner featuring Goan-Portuguese fusion cuisine—think spicy chorizo, coconut-rich xacuti, and perfectly grilled kingfish. End the night with a restful stay back in North Goa, memories of flavourful discoveries fresh in mind.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel—fresh tropical fruits, Goan sausages, and warm pao with coconut jam. Visit a local feni distillery and uncover the secrets behind this fiery cashew or palm spirit from a passionate distiller. Stroll through the aromatic distilling space, then savour a leisurely lunch of spicy chorizo pao, fish curry rice, and tangy sol kadhi paired with a curated feni tasting session.

Post-lunch, drive south along palm-lined roads as the scenery shifts towards quieter shores. Check into your hotel in South Goa and spend a relaxed afternoon by the pool or catching the sea breeze from golden beaches.

As evening sets in, tuck into Goan favourites at iconic Martin's Corner—legendary butter pepper garlic prawns, succulent pork ribs, and aromatic chicken cafreal. Sample their famous bebinca for dessert whilst soaking up the lively atmosphere. Unwind and settle in for an overnight stay in tranquil South Goa.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast featuring fresh coconut pancakes, spiced Goan sausages, and tropical fruit salad, soaking in South Goa's quiet charm. Explore vibrant Margao Market—pick up fragrant cardamom, fiery bird's eye chillies, and local cashews, strolling past colourful stalls brimming with fresh produce.

Head to beautiful Feugrido House for a warm Goan lunch of traditional fish curry, sannas, and prawn balchão, followed by an intimate house tour. This charming homestay ates back to 1590, a mere 80 years after the Portuguese arrived in Goa. Return to the hotel and take time to unwind—perhaps by the pool or with a peaceful siesta.

As the sun dips, dress up for a memorable farewell dinner at Avinash Martin's Cavatina, where elevated Goan cuisine meets contemporary flair. Savour innovative takes on local classics—perhaps kokum-glazed duck or reimagined bebinca—whilst soulful ambience creates the perfect finale. Spend the night in South Goa before tomorrow's departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up to your final morning in South Goa with a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Soak in last glimpses of palm-fringed tranquillity before check-out.

A transfer takes you to the airport for your domestic flight from Goa to Mumbai. Reflect on days filled with sunshine, sea breezes, spice-scented markets, and unforgettable culinary moments—from fiery feni tastings to elevated dinners at Cavatina. Carry home the warmth, stories, and bold flavours of India's captivating coast, where every meal told a story and every bite held memories of this extraordinary journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast