Quick answer
A good 5-day Goa itinerary groups sights by area: day 1 North Goa beaches & forts; day 2 Old Goa & Panaji; day 3 Vagator, Anjuna & Chapora; day 4 South Goa beaches & heritage; day 5 Palolem & Cabo de Rama. Base yourself in the north first, then move to the south for the last nights.
Updated November 2026 · GoaPlace editors · facts checked against our own listingsDay by day
Day 1: North Goa beaches & forts
- Morning — Fort Aguada & Lighthouse and Candolim Beach
- Afternoon — Calangute Beach and water sports at Baga Beach
- Evening — Dinner at Britto's or the Saturday Night Market, Arpora (Saturdays)
Day 2: Old Goa & Panaji
- Morning — Basilica of Bom Jesus and Sé Cathedral & Old Goa churches
- Afternoon — Walk the Fontainhas Latin Quarter; lunch at Viva Panjim
- Evening — Mandovi sunset cruise and dinner in Panaji
Day 3: Vagator, Anjuna & Chapora
- Morning — Chapora Fort and Vagator Beach
- Afternoon — Anjuna Beach — and the Anjuna Flea Market on Wednesdays
- Evening — Sunset at Thalassa or a café in Vagator, Goa
Day 4: South Goa beaches & heritage
- Morning — Colva Beach and Benaulim Beach
- Afternoon — Braganza House, Chandor
- Evening — Goan dinner at Martin's Corner
Day 5: Palolem & Cabo de Rama
- Morning — Palolem Beach, boat to Butterfly Beach
- Afternoon — Agonda Beach
- Evening — Sunset at Cabo de Rama Fort
Where to stay
North Goa (Candolim–Calangute or Panaji) for the first days; then Palolem, Agonda or Benaulim for the South Goa days. See Where to stay in Goa.
Getting around
Rent a scooter or a car with driver for each day — see bike rentals and car rentals. Want it personalised? Try the trip planner.
