North India Highlights

Flying from Goa to Delhi this two-night, three-day tour includes a train journey to visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort plus a guided tour of the sites of India's historic capital city.

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Updated on Jul 25, 2023 by Ella Brundle

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Want to experience more than one or two weeks of pure holiday bliss? A long stay holiday to Goa is your answer...

Here at Goa Experience, we’re finding that our customers are craving longer duration holidays, and we can’t say that we’re surprised. Who wouldn’t love to spend a few weeks or more relaxing on the beach in 30 degree heat, exploring the history and indulging in fantastic food? We know we would!

Why choose a long stay holiday in Goa?

Opting to spend more time on holiday in Goa is certainly a rewarding experience in more ways than one, so here’s a just a short roundup of some of the experiences you could achieve during a long stay in Goa.

Beach hop

With laid-back, rugged beaches in the south and bustling, beach shack-lined sands in the north, depending on which region you choose will provide you with a very different beach experience. A long stay holiday allows you to beach hop until you find your ideal stretch of coastline, and then you still get the chance to spend plenty of time relaxing on it!

To give you an idea of the differences, here are some of the beaches you can find in Goa.

Cola Beach, South Goa

Calangute Beach, North Goa

Arossim Beach, South Goa

Baga Beach, North Goa

Make the most of overnight excursions and experiences

You may not consider an overnight excursion when you’re only on holiday for a week, for fear of using up your valuable sunbathing time. However, when you have the luxury of a long duration holiday, you needn’t worry as you’ll have plenty of time to do everything.

Be at one with Goa’s incredible wildlife on the Wildernest excursion, where you get to stay in the picturesque Sahyadri Valley. Stay in eco cottages, where there’s an infinity pool overlooking the Vazra Falls, and embark on wildlife trails and nature talks.

Or perhaps you’d rather spend a night aboard a traditional Goan houseboat? Cruise the backwaters and witness incredible birdlife as you relax, meandering past fishing villages and temples, hidden amongst the trees of the riverbank.

For culture lovers, pay a visit to Hampi, one of Goa’s most memorable archaeological sites, also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you arrive, explore the ruins of the Vittala Temple and the imposing Virupaksha Temple, before settling in for the night. Your exploration of Hampi will continue the next day!

What lies beyond Goa

If you consider yourself an adventurer or are just particularly intrigued by India, you can also use some of your extended holiday time exploring what lies not only beyond the beach but also beyond Goa. We’re delighted to offer our customers the opportunity to either head north or south, to delve further into the Indian sub-continent.

North India Highlights is a fantastic two-night add-on to your holiday in Goa. You will take a quick flight to Delhi, with a two-night stay in a fantastic hotel. Catch the train to Agra to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, and then on to Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah. The next morning you will embark on a city tour of the Old and New Dehli, you will then be driven to the airport where you will return to the paradise that is Goa.

Taj Mahal

Agra Fort

Where to stay in Goa for long-duration holidays

With some fantastic value-for-money options, a 21, 28-night, (or more!) holiday in Goa may not be as costly as you might initially think…

Sao Domingo’s, is a charming little 2-grade property in the sought-after location of Cavelossim in the south.

Santana Beach Resort is a wonderful lush tropical paradise on the shores of Candolim Beach. This hotel is a beach lovers paradise, golden sands stretch on for miles, the perfect tranquil winter sun getaway. The hotel grounds are stunning and palm trees sway in the warm breeze, the charming Portuguese-style buildings scatter the grounds and the cheerful décor and furnishings make for a comfortable stay.

If you are looking for a more luxurious holiday experience overall, be sure to check out the Taj Fort Aguada Resort Spa

Another peaceful paradise for your holiday accommodation is Marinha Dourada. Neighbouring two lakes and coconut palms, this is a friendly hotel boasting a tranquil location in Arpora.

To find out more about our long stay Goa holidays or the latest offers, visit our Holiday Ideas page.

Can't find what you're looking for? Speak to our experts on 01489 866986 for additional scheduled flight availability.

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Day 1: Departing Goa for Delhi our representative will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport. They will assist with your private transfer to your Delhi hotel which will be your base for two nights.

Day 2: This morning, you will depart Delhi railway staion to Agra. Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, it was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire, Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’ in the 16th and 17th century.

When you arrive in Agra you will be met by our representative who will introduce you to your guide who will take you to Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). On the inner walls, jewel-like stones create beautiful designs in white marble. The Mughals perfected the art of embedding semi-precious stones into marble and the Taj is the finest example of this special process called pietra dura. It begins with a marble plate, varying in size. Then jewels are sliced paper thin and embedded in the marble with such precision that the joints are invisible to the naked eye. Continue for a visit to the Agra Fort, a walled city constructed of red stone which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Construction of the fort was originally started by Emperor Akbar in 1565, but his son, Jahangir, and grandson, Shah Jahan, later made valuable additions to it.

You will also visit Itmad ud Daula, also known as Baby Taj. This tomb was built in 1622 for Ghiyas Beg, father of Empress Noor-Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is beautifully conceived in white marble, mosaic and lattice and set a precedent as the first Mughal building to be faced with white marble inlaid with contrasting stones.

Later, you will be driven back to Agra Cantt railway station, where you will board your train back to Delhi.

Day 3: After breakfast, proceed for the orientation city tour of Old and New Delhi including a visit of the 17th-century Jama Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow, winding lanes of colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Stop in front of the Mughal Empire’s most opulent fort, the Red Fort for a photo opportunity.

Later proceed to New Delhi where you will be taken for a drive past the Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of fallen Indian soldiers and a drive along the Rajpath past the Parliament House and secretarial buildings. You will also visit Qutab Minar, the 12th-century tower of victory built by a slave king and prototype of all minars (towers) in India.

After the tour you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to board your short flight back to Goa.

Two-night price from £825 per person

Prices are based on two people sharing including internal flights and two nights' accommodation on B&B and include transfers.
A choice of superior or deluxe accommodation is available.
You will be able to book this excursion either in the UK or on arrival / during your holiday to Goa.
Operates any day (subject to availability) except for Friday due to closure of the Taj Mahal.