Goa Culinary Trail 6N: Local Markets, Cooking Class & Feni Tasting | 6 Nights and 7 Days Goa Package

Arrive at Goa International Airport or Madgaon Railway Station and transfer to your hotel in Panjim (Panaji). Settle in and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the hotel.

In the early evening, take a guided riverside walk along Fontainhas — the Portuguese quarter — exploring colorful houses and small bakeries. Finish the day with a welcome seafood dinner at a well-known local restaurant featuring Goan fish curry and bebinca.

Tip: Keep some cash for small market purchases and snacks.

Morning visit to Old Goa to explore its UNESCO-style basilicas: Basilica of Bom Jesus (housing St. Francis Xavier's relics) and Se Cathedral. While these are pilgrimage highlights, they also reveal Portuguese-era culinary influences in Goan convent sweets and bakery traditions.

In the afternoon, return to Panjim for a guided tour of Panjim Market. Sample local sweets, Goan chouriço, fresh mangoes (seasonal), and street-side snacks. Evening free to explore the Mandovi riverfront.

Important: Dress modestly for church visits; remove hats and observe local decorum.

Transfer north and begin with a morning visit to Mapusa Market (or Anjuna Flea Market, if the schedule aligns). Explore stalls selling spices, cashew products, freshly caught seafood, and local handicrafts.

In the afternoon, join a hands-on Goan cooking class in a local chef's kitchen. Learn to prepare regional favorites such as Goan vindaloo, xacuti, sannas, and a coconut-based vegetable curry. Enjoy the meal you've cooked alongside your instructor.

Note: Vegetarian options are available on request. Please inform us of dietary restrictions when booking.

Today's highlight is a visit to a traditional feni distillery (cashew or coconut feni), where you'll learn authentic distillation methods and enjoy guided tastings of small-batch feni and local liqueurs through a feni distillery and cashew trail tasting.

Pair your tasting with a beach shack lunch in the Calangute/Candolim area featuring freshly grilled seafood and Goan side dishes. Afternoon at leisure on the beach or return to your hotel.

Tip: Feni tastings are moderate; arranged transport ensures safe return to your hotel.

Head inland to a fragrant spice plantation (Ponda region) for a guided tour. Learn about cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and kokum. The plantation visit culminates in a traditional Goan lunch served in a homestyle setting — expect dishes like sorpotel or cafreal depending on local specialty.

Later visit Margao Market to see southern Goa's bustling trade in fish, rice, coconut products and sweets.

Important: Wear comfortable shoes for plantation walks; sunscreen and hats recommended.

Explore South Goa's coastal culinary scene with morning visits to fish markets near Margao and sampling of local bakery items and coconut-based sweets. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a renowned Colva or Cavelossim restaurant focusing on seafood and regional flavors.

Afternoon free for beach time or optional short boat trip. In the evening, savor a farewell dinner highlighting dishes learned during your cooking class and local specialties.

Tip: South Goa evenings are quieter — perfect for sunset dining.

On your final morning, visit Panjim or Mapusa for last-minute shopping — spices, feni bottles (properly packed), cashew chocolates and handicrafts make excellent souvenirs.

Transfer to Goa International Airport or Madgaon Railway Station for your onward journey.

Note: Check flight/train timings; allow adequate time for transfers and luggage packing.