Highlights of Brazil Tour - 8 days -
Small Group Tour max 16
Group tour /
Guaranteed departures
from Salvador Da Bahia
Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
Rio De Janeiro (3) - Iguassu (2) -
Salvador Da Bahia
(2)
Category:
Cultural group tour,
Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro
You will be greeted upon your
arrival and will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Rio del Janeiro
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro (B)
Leaving the hotel and proceeding
as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train(*)
for the ride through Tijuca Forest up
Corcovado
Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft) high. The train ride
takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a
closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and
to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and the city.
Disembarking at the top of
Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that
lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of
Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking
view unfolding below, passengers will descend by train.
The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches
as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a
two-staged ascent up
Sugar
Loaf
Mountain
at 390 m (1.280 ft) high. Then coming down and
proceeding along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo
Park as far
as downtown. Visit downtown area, passing by the
financial and business centre and by other attractions
such as the Candelaria
Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches,
Municipal Theatre, National Library,
Fine
Arts
Museum.
Stop at
Confeitaria Colombo, a restaurant
opened in 1894 and part of the Brazilian history.
Then drive till the
Sambadrome,
site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.
(*)
In the unusual case that the train does not operate, the
drive will instead take place with vans certified by the
city’s administration from/to the
Largo do Machado parking.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B)
Day at leisure or you can book the below optional tours
directly with your guide.
Optional:
Half day Tour to Olympic Boulevard including Museum of
Tomorrow & Rio
Art Museum
(6h)
After the demolition of the Perimetral
elevated highway (replaced by expressways, tunnels and a new
boulevard), downtown
Rio de Janeiro was completely
revitalized, becoming a center of cultural and gastronomic
activities for local people and tourists.
The construction of Orla Conde, the city’s
new shore (3.5 km long promenade) outlining the
Guanabara Bay, rescued the area allowing people to
enjoy a place that that was previously restricted to the Marine
officers. Open for pedestrians and cyclists, it’s an invitation
for relaxing and contemplation that gives the visitors the
opportunity of seeing the city from a new angle. The
revitalization of this area is one of the most important
legacies of the Olympic Games to the city. The new Port Zone is
called “Porto Maravilha”, marvellous harbour. After a stroll at
the Olympic Boulevard guests will visit the
Museum of Art of Rio de Janeiro
– MAR and the
Museum
of Tomorrow
designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Optional:
Rio
by night – Show in the evening
Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers,
entertainers, samba bands and wonderful costumes in a wonderful
display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.
Day 4: Rio De Janeiro
-
Iguassu (B)
In the morning leave RIo and take a
flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Iguassu is one of the biggest wonders of nature in South
America: located amidst a sub-tropical forest in the
triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic
row of waterfalls goes down into the river Iguassu.
Later in the day visit the
Brazilian side of the
falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and
crossing Iguassu
National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. It follows a walk along the paths
following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very
close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat to enjoy magnificent
views. Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board
the coach to get back to the hotel. Overnight: Iguassu
Day 5: Iguassu (B)
Today visit the Argentinean side
of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian
side for a drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo
Neves
Bridge over the
Iguassu
River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the
Argentinean
Iguassu
National Park.
Stopping at the Visitors’ Centre and proceeding from
there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to
the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then
takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to
and from the most impressive observation point of the
falls – The Devil's Throat . Return to the hotel.
Day 6: Iguassu – Salvador Da Bahia
(B)
Transfer to the airport for flight to Salvador Da
Bahia. Upon arrival pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 7: Salvador Da Bahia
(B)
The focus of the historical city tour will be on the city sites
related to the colonial Brazil
and Afro-Brazilian history, taking advantage of
Pelourinho being the greatest baroque neighborhood outside Europe, declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. If
you're a history buff, there are lots of centuries-old buildings
churches and even museums to tour. You will have the chance to
see a little of the new and the old city. Beginning
in the Barra neighborhood, with the
Atlantic Ocean
view and the first lighthouse of the American continent, at the
Saint Antony Fort. Continue through the traditional
neighborhoods of Corredor da Vitória,
Campo Grande (big outdoor scene for Salvador’s carnival). Then, stop at the
Municipal Square, and from
there, you will have a view of the lower city and the
Bay
of All Saints.
Then, towards Pelourinho, you walk along the narrow and
stone-paved streets, seeing all this important site of
Brazil
colonial roots.
In addition to many beautiful churches, and buildings, the
promenade will have its end at Terreiro de Jesus square, by
visiting the San Francisco
church – with its gold leafed interior and Jacaranda wood
furniture. As an extension of this tour, you may have the option
to have lunch in a typical Bahia
cuisine restaurant.
The afternoon is free for leisure.
Optional
Bahia
by night (Show & dinner)
Enjoy regional Bahia food at a typical restaurant
followed by a colorful dance and music show presenting
Bahia’s rich afro-Brazilian culture.
Overnight:
Salvador
da Bahia
Day 8: Departure (B)
Transfer to airport for flight
back home. Thank you for visiting Brazil.
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