Rio de Janeiro - Belo Horizonte - Brazilia - Manaus - Salvador
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10 days, 9 nights
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Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio, reception and transfer to the 3*
Copacabana Rio Hotel.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, a full day visit of the "marvelous city"
including a sightseeing tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain. A two-stage
cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where
you will enjoy a splendid view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, and
Guanabara Bay. Followed by a visit to Corcovado, the mountain
home to the world famous, Christo de Redentor statue for a
magnificent 360° panoramic view of Rio Return to your
hotel. *Option of a spectacular dinner and show in Rio.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro - Belo Horizonte
Transfer to the airport for the one hour flight to
Belo Horizonte. Transfer to your hotel, the 5* Ouro Minas
Palace Hotel. The capital of the state of Minas Gerais, with
wide, landscaped avenues, Belo Horizonte is the distribution
and processing centre of a rich agricultural and mining region.
Belo Horizonte is also a leading cultural centre, with three
universities, a historical museum, and numerous libraries.
The city tour includes a visit to the Chapel of Sao Francisco
which houses paintings by Candido Portinari. Return to your
hotel.
Day 4: Belo Horizonte - Ouro Preto
After breakfast, full day tour to Ouro Preto, a UNESCO
Historical and Cultural site. Founded in 1698, the city became
the centre of the largest gold and silver rush in the Americas.
Declared a national monument in 1933, the city has many gold-leafed
baroque churches and many examples of sculpture, mostly by
Antonio Francisco Lisboa. Visits to his masterpieces such
as the Church of Sao Francisco de Assis and the façade
of the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carma. Return to your hotel
in Belo Horizonte.
Day 5: Belo Horizonte - Congonhas
Half day excursion to Congonhas, the centre of a nickel, iron
and gold mining industry. The twon is dominated by the great
pilgrimage church of Bom Jesus from 177 and its chapels, which
are set in 18th Century style gardens. The main sanctuary
is famous for its soapstone statues of the 12 apostles, again
carved by Antonio Francisco Lisboa. Return to your hotel in
Belo Horizonte.
Day 6: Belo Horizonte - Brazilia
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Brazilia,
the capital of Brazil. Designed and built in only three years
in 1960 it nevertheless won the title of UNESCO's heritage
of humanity. Transfer to your hotel, the 5* Hotel Grand Bittar
Brazilia. Half day panoramic tour including the little church
of Our Lady of Fatima; the TV and Radio Tower and its panoramic
plataform; President Medici´s Sports Centre; the Buriti
Palace and the Palace of the Dawn (the President's official
residence). Return to your hotel.
Day 7: Brazilia - Manaus
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Manaus.
Reception and transfer to the 5* Hotel Tropical Manaus. City
tour of Manaus including a visit to the world famous Amazon
Opera House. Built in 1881 at the height of the rubber boom,
Manaus was one of the wealthiest cities in the world and was
known as the "Paris of Latin America". A visit will also be
made to the São Sebastião Church, built in 1888
has many paintings fixed to the wall and ceiling that were
brought in from Italy.
Day 8: Manaus - Salvador
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the
flight to Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia and one
of Brazil's highlights. Transfer to your hotel, the 5* Tropical
da Bahia Hotel. It was on November 1st, 1501 that Amerigo
Vespucci sailed into Salvador's bay, which subsequently became
known as All Saints Bay. Founded in 1549, Salvador was to
become the most important Brazilian city for the next 300
years. Another UNESCO heritage of humanity site, the city
boasts many Portuguese colonial houses in addition to being
the most African city in Brazil. A half day city tour including
a visit to the Catedral Basilica, and Largo do Pelourinho,
the old slave auction site.
Day 9: Salvador
Free day.
Day 10: Salvador - Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight
back to Rio de Janeiro and your return flight home.
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Prices start from US$
Upon request
per person (based on four) and includes land transportation, accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels and all tours.
Internal flights, airport taxes and the international airfare to Brazil are not included.
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