African Heritage in Brazil  -  8 Days/ 6 Nights

One of the oldest examples of the blending of Catholicism and Candomble, is the Irmandade da Boa Morte  (Sisterhood of the Good Death). This is a society of women, which had its beginnings in the senzalas (slaves quarters). The association was a cultural center, aiming were to free other slaves from captivity and to preserve the traditions handed down verbally from generation to generation. A "good death" (or Boa Morte) was seen as being a proper passage from the material to the spiritual world, no longer a slave.
 

Day 01- Depart from the U.S.
Day 02- Arrival in Salvador and transfer to the hotel. A scenic drive through the upper and lower city, the colonial remnants of their cobblestone-paved streets and stucco buildings. Visit The São Francisco Church, Carmo Museum and Church and the "Largo do Pelourinho", where slaves were traded up to the 19th century. Evening Folklore dinner with spicy dishes and African show dancing. (D)
Day 03- Saveiro (typical schooner) tour of the All Saints Bay with a beautiful view of Salvador da Bahia. Stop at Frades Island for a swim, proceeding to Itaparica Island where lunch will be served. Visit to São Lourenço Fortress and Bica Fountain. Late afternoon return to hotel.  (BL)
Day 04- Visit the mystic city of Cachoeira, where the headquarters of the Irmandade da Boa Morte (The Sisterhood of the Good Death) is located. Cross the River Paraguaçu by a metallic bridge that connects the cities of Cachoeira and São Felix. Return to the hotel in Salvador. (BL)
Day 05- Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to hotel. Evening Rio by night, a spectacular Brazilian style BBQ Dinner and Samba Show, with the gorgeous, incredible Brazilian dancers. (BD)
Day 06- Full day tour: Corcovado and Sugar Loaf tour, with emphasis on the African culture, such as Pedra do Sal, Pyramid Square, Public Park, Carmo’s Third Order Church, Black Men’s Rosary Church and Carnival Museum . The panoramic trip to Sugarloaf, the soaring 1,300-ft granite block standing at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, is not to be missed. Corcovado (Christ, the Redeemer) towers above the marvelous city with open arms, giving it forever a permanent hug. (BL)
Day 07- Tour of Petropolis, where last Emperor’s Palace turned into a museum keeping a beautiful collection of the crown jewels, furniture, paintings and tapestries from the days of the Empire and African Slavery. (B)
Day 08- Early evening transfer to airport for return flight to the U.S. (B)
 

Tour Includes: * 6 nights hotel accommodations * daily breakfast * taxes and service charges at hotels * meals and tours as per itinerary * transfers throughout * English speaking guides for tours included in the itinerary *  baggage handling (1 regular sized luggage and 1 carry-on) * assistance of our local representative
Not Included: entry visa fee to Brazil * meals not included in the itinerary * beverages * any personal expenses * travel insurance *
Special holidays surcharge and date restrictions may apply
Hotel upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Special net fares from the U.S. available on request.
*American citizens require entry visa for Brazil.
For more information you can refer to www.brazilconsulate.org

 

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