Goa Hampi Badami Tour

Ten days that pair Goa's beaches with the temple towns of northern Karnataka, so you get proper downtime and serious history in one trip. It starts easy, with sand, old Portuguese churches, and Goa's nightlife, before heading inland to ruins that are centuries older.

In Hampi you walk through a UNESCO World Heritage site scattered with temples and carved stone, then move on to Badami's rock-cut cave temples and the lesser-known but no less striking sites at Aihole and Pattadakal. It's a trip that goes from lounging to exploring without much rush in between.

This is a private, partially guided tour rated easy, so it suits couples, families, or anyone travelling over Christmas and New Year who wants a mix of relaxation and culture rather than a packed itinerary.

What you'll do

• Unwind on Goa's beaches and browse its historic churches
• Take in Goa's nightlife
• Explore Hampi's Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, and Stone Chariot
• Wander the rock-cut cave temples of Badami
• Visit the ancient temples of Aihole
• See the Chalukyan architecture of Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site