History and Culture

Arrival – Rio de Janeiro
Arrival at the airport of Rio de Janeiro. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel.
Rest of the day off.
Included: Private transfer airport > Hotel + Accommodation with breakfast.
Visited: Rio de Janeiro

Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Day of sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro:
• Sugar Loaf: the famous Sugar Loaf cable car is the most used to reach the top of that mountain of 1296 m above sea level. The Hill offers a 360-degree view, where you can enjoy the beautiful rainforest, beaches and a part of the great metropolis.
• Christ the Redeemer: one of the postcards of the Wonderful City. The Christ Redeemer, with its 98 ft high, is located on the Hill of Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Rainforest. Is there, with his arms wide, that he welcomes all those who arrive in this town.
• Favela: the favelas (slums), with its colorful little houses embedded in the hills, are a part of the beautiful surroundings. A visit to one of these “favelas” allows the visitor the contact with humble, happy and privileged people – for the view they have of the wonderful city. In addition, it is possible to meet the work developed by various ONGs in those communities.

Included: Visits to the Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and Favela, private + Entries in Corcovado and Sugar Loaf + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro.
Free day in Rio de Janeiro.
Take the opportunity to relax in one of its magnificent beaches.

Included: Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Rio de Janeiro.

End of stay in Rio and departure for Paraty.
At the scheduled time, private transfer to the Pousada in Paraty.

Included: Private transfer Rio de Janeiro > Paraty + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty.

Visits in Paraty
Day of sightseeing in the village of Paraty:
Paraty Bay by boat: discovery of the islands and coves in the area. During the tour you can see dozens of small fishing villages cut off from the rest of the world.
Historical Center: through the small alleys of the old Paraty, visit the Mother Church, Street of Trade, architecture of colonial houses and fish market.

Included: Visits mentioned in private + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Paraty.

Departure of Paraty and Arrival in Ouro Preto.
Private transfer to the Rio de Janeiro Airport.
Flight to Belo Horizonte.
Private reception and transfer to Ouro Preto.

Included: Private transfer Pousada > airport + Private transfer airport in Belo Horizonte > Hotel in Ouro Preto + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Paraty, Ouro Preto.

Visits in Ouro Preto, Mariana and Gold Mine
Founded in the early 18th century, Ouro Preto is the largest Brazilian Baroque architectural set, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1980.
•  Day of sightseeing in Ouro Preto and region: visit of the main churches of Ouro Preto (as the Church of St. Francis of Assis, whose interior seems to be covered in gold leaf) that are true works of art and unique specimens of colonial architecture; Museum of Mineralogy; the House of Tales; a Gold Mine; and the city of Mariana, 12 km from Ouro Preto.

Included: visits mentioned in private + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Ouro Preto.

Visits in Congonhas do Campo and São João del Rei and transfer to Tiradentes
Private transfer to Tiradentes. On the way, visits of Congonhas and São João del Rei.
• Day of sightseeing:
- Congonhas: the loading of the cross and the twelve prophets, Master Aleijadinho sculptures set in the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, can be considered as the ultimate expression of the Baroque style in Minas Gerais.
- São João del Rei: between São João del Rei and Tiradentes, you can perform the Maria Fumaça train travel and live the experience of a shift as those that were made in the early 20^th century.

Included: Visits mentioned, in private + Private transfer Ouro Preto > Tiradentes + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Ouro Preto, Tiradentes.

Visits in Tiradentes and transfer to Salvador
• Visits in the morning: the former São João del Rei, Tiradentes is one of the most beautiful colonial towns of Minas Gerais, preserved in time thanks to its difficult access and also to oblivion that the city suffered for about 150 years. The Serra de São José and the tropical vegetation of the Atlantic Forest that surround the city give a more special charm to the village.
Private transfer back to the airport of Belo Horizonte.
Flight to Salvador.
Private reception and transfer to the Hotel.

Included: Visits mentioned in private + Entries to the Falls – Brazilian Side + Pirvate transfer to Iguaçu Airport + Flight Iguaçu > Salvador + Private transfer airport > Hotel in Salvador + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Iguaçu, Salvador.

Salvador
Day of sightseeing in the city of Salvador:
• Visit of the “Upper Town”: walking through the city center through the streets and alleys of the famous Pelourinho historic district, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site and considered as the largest collection of colonial architecture from the 17^th and 18^th centuries still existing. That’s where you will find the Church of São Francisco, considered the country’s richest Baroque work.
• Visit of the “Lower Town”: coastal area of the city of Salvador, linked to “Uper Town” by the Lacerda Elevator. Here one can visit the Church of Senhor do Bonfim – one of the symbols of religious syncretism in the city – and the Mercado Modelo, a traditional craft center.

Included: Visits mentioned in private + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Salvador.

Salvador – Free
Free day in Salvador.
Visit options:
• Praia do Forte: visit the Tamar Project – one of the most visited centers of the world, due to his biodiversity. In an area of 10.000 square meters, you can see 4 of 5 species of sea turtles in different stages of the life cycle.
• If your journey takes place between the months of July and October and depending on weather conditions, it is recommended to visit the Humpback Whale Institute.

Included: Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Salvador.

Salvador – Departure
At the schedule time, private transfer to the airport of Salvador for your international flight.

Included: Private transfer Hotel > airport + Accommodation with breakfast.

Stops: Salvador, Departure.