Colonial Brazil - 14 Days/ 12Nights

Behind the famous beaches, modern cities and skyscrapers, there is another Brazil - the historical and architecturally well preserved past. Recife, Salvador and Rio’s churches have wonderful examples of baroque art, which is covered with gold motifs and are resplendence in its magnitude. Museums, sculptures and architecture preserve the atmosphere of colonial Brazil. Visit Conservatoria and coffee plantations in Rio de Janeiro. See very traditional farmhouses and Petropolis, as well as the summer palace of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor. From all around you, there is charm and a subtle elegance of times gone by!

Day 01- Tue -Depart from the U.S.
Day 02- Arrive in Recife and transfer to selected hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.
Day 03- Tour of Recife, the "Venice of Brazil" and Olinda, a UNESCO designated world heritage city. (B)
Day 04- Day at leisure to further explore the city or relax on any of its beautiful beaches. (B)
Day 05- Flight to Salvador. Afternoon scenic drive through the upper/lower city to visit the outrageously decorated churches and colonial buildings. (B)
Day 06- Leisurely typical schooner cruise of the "Todos os Santos Bay", with beautiful view of the city. Stop at Frades Island for a swim and fresh caught seafood lunch. (BL)
Day 07- Day at leisure to further explore the fabulous city of Salvador. There are several high quality galleries and the local art is renowned. (B)
Day 08- Flight to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival and transfer to selected hotel. (B)
Day 09- Corcovado, Sugar Loaf and City tour with lunch. (BL)
Day 10- Full day Paraty tour: a historically preserved town of beautiful baroque architecture, located along the Green Coast. (BL)
Day 11- Half Day Petropolis tour: Visit the old cathedral and the Imperial Palace, now a museum. Evening farewell typical Brazilian BBQ dinner and fabulous Samba show. (BD)
Day 12- Flight to Belo Horizonte. Land transfer to Ouro Preto with a stop in Congonhas do Campo to see the works of Aleijadinho (The Little Cripple). (B)
Day 13- Full Day tour: Ouro Preto- a National Monument since 1933, also declared a World Monument by Unesco, and Mariana, land of many churches and of Aleijadinho’s art, holding a great part of Brazil’s baroque culture. Return to Belo Horizonte for overnight. (B)
Day 14- City tour: Visit the commercial and residential districts; the Pampulha Park with the Niemeyer chapel, lake and zoo. Afternoon return flight to the U.S. (B)
 

Tour Includes: 12 nights hotel accommodations * all taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
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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