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Brazil Tour-
5
Cultural
Brazil
14
days 12 nights (Rio de Janeiro 3, Belo Horizonte 3, Salvador da Bahia
3, Recife 3)
Included
Features
• Round trip economy class airfare to Rio de Janeiro.
• Economy class airfare within Brazil as per itinerary.
• 12 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Belo Horizonte
3, Salvador 3, Recife 3) with breakfast daily
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day tour to Sugar Loaf.
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Full day tour of Belo Horizonte & Sabara.
• Full day tour to Ouro Preto with lunch.
• Half day city tour of Salvador.
• Full day schooner cruise in Salvador with lunch.
• Full day tour of Recife & Olinda.
• Sightseeing with air-conditioned vehicles and English
speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 12, L = lunch 2)
Itinerary
Day
1 USA-RIO DE JANEIRO
Depart
USA via overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro with meals on board.
Day
2 RIO DE JANEIRO
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Rio,
woven between 20 miles of white sand beaches trimmed by green rolling
peaks, is a sophisticated center of culture, music and dance. Its
legendary nightlife and breathtaking beauty has made it one of the
world’s most attractive cities. Remainder of the day is at your
leisure.
Day
3 RIO DE JANEIRO (CORCOVADO)
Rio
was the capital city of Brazil for 125 years and still remains the
cultural capital of the country. After breakfast, a drive through
the city takes you to the Cosme Velho train station. The cog-wheeled
train will climb up through the Tijuca Rain Forest to Corcovado
Mountain about 2200 feet above sea level and to the steps of the
125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio’s signature landmark.
You will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro,
the Guanabara Bay, Rio & Niteroy 9-mile Bridge, Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The afternoon is free to explore
the city on your own. (B)
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4 RIO DE JANEIRO (SUGAR LOAF) |
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Today
you will drive along Rio’s famous beaches passing through traditional
and historical sites to the Praia Vermelha cable car station. The
cable car first will take you to the Urca Mountain (mid-way station)
with its gardens and look out points. Then, the second part of the
ride will take you to the peak of the Sugar Loaf Mountain the guardian
of Guanabara Bay, 1300 ft. above sea level. Return to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B) |
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5 RIO DE JANEIRO-BELO HORIZONTE
Transfer
to the airport for your flight to Belo Horizonte. Located 288 miles
from Rio de Janeiro, it is the capital city of the state of Minas
Gerais. The third largest city of Brazil, it is a bustling yet easy
going city with hospitable inhabitants. Upon arrival you will be
transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
(B)
Day
6 BELO HORIZONTE (SABARA)
Morning
tour of the city includes Liberty square, Boa Viagen Cathedral,
Palace of Fine Arts, the Historical Museum and Pampulha District
with its artificial lake, the Modern Art Museum and Church of Sao
Francisco with its paintings and mosaics by Portinari and design
by Niemeyer, the primary architect of Brasilia. In the afternoon
you will visit the historical site of Sabara, 10 miles from Belo
Horizonte, founded in 1672 on the Banks of Rio das Velhas. Visit
includes the Imperial Theater, which has been restored, the Gold
Museum, the church of Carmo and the house of Brazil’s great sculptor
Alejandrino (the little cripple). Contrasting with the historical
monuments, Sabara is the site of a steel mill and industry that
replaced exhausted gold mines. Return to the hotel. (B)
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7 BELO HORIZONTE (OURO PRETO) |
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Today
you will depart for a full day tour to the historic town of Ouro
Preto. Originally named Vila Rica (rich town) this engaging 18th
century town (national monument) was once the wealthiest gold mining
center of Brazil. Ouro Preto is the most important historical center
of the country and its baroque style has been preserved since the
1700’s. It is considered one of the two best preserved colonial
towns of the nation. Its cobblestone streets, churches, bridges,
palaces and museums are evidence of its past wealth and glory. Visits
will be made to the Museum of Inconfidence, Church of San Francisco
de Assisi, Museum of the school of Mines, formerly the Governor’s
Palace, Church of Pillar and the Casa dos Contos. Lunch is included.
In the evening return to Bello Horizonte. (B, L) |
Day
8 BELO HORIZONTE-SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Transfer
to the airport for your flight to Salvador.
Meeting and assistance
upon arrival and transferral to your hotel. Salvador, founded in
1549, was the first colonial capital of the country until 1763 and
the first point discovered by the Portuguese. The cultivation of
sugar cane and cocoa made it on of the wealthiest areas, slaves
from Africa were the workforces and their influence can be seen
in the visual arts and the music. Bahia is the artistic soul of
Brazil; its music, dance, art, literature and faith have been influenced
by Bahia. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day
9 Sat SALVADOR DA BAHIA
This
striking city lies on beautiful Santos Bay & is divided into an
upper and lower section. The enormous Lacerda elevator, which goes
from one level to the other, affords outstanding views of
multicolored
homes, red-tiled roofs, Terreiros (voodoo worship houses), twisting
narrow cobblestone streets, about three hundred churches and the
Santos Bay. Today’s morning tour visits some of the city’s landmarks.
Porto de Bara (historical point of the foundation of the city),
Ladeira de Bara, N.S de Vitoria church, Costa Pinto Museum, Dois
de Julho Square, Castro Alves Theater, San Pedro Church, Castro
Alves Square (heart of Bahia’s carnival). Proceed to Terreiro de
Jesus Square with six churches including the Church of San Francisco;
Largo do Pelourinho, Carmo Museum and more. The afternoon is free
to explore the city on your own. (B)
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10 SALVADOR DA BAHIA (TODOS OS SANTOS BAY) |
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will be transferred to the harbor this morning to board a schooner
for a cruise to the “Todos os Santos” All Saints Bay. You will experience
an unforgettable view of Salvador, the old part of the city, docks
and Bonfim church as you sail the bay. Proceed to “Frades” Monk
Island where a stop will be made (swimming and sunbathing available)
and continue to Itaparica Island to visit the Sao Lourenco Fortress
& Fonte De Bica (mineral water fountain). Return to Salvador. (B,
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11 SALVADOR-RECIFE
Today
you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Recife.
Having its name derived from the reefs which protect its shore,
Recife founded in 1709 is Brazil’s fourth largest city and is known
as the “Brazilian Venice” because of its many canals and waterways.
You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day
12 RECIFE (CITY TOUR-OLINDA)
This
coastal city on the golden coast of Brazil presents a contrast of
colonial and modern architecture. The three main regions of the
city are spread out over islands and peninsulas, connected by bridges
and are surrounded by beaches of calm water and gentle surf. Morning
tour of Recife takes you to the downtown section to visit the Republican
Square, the Golden Chapel, the Fort Brum & the House of Culture.
A short ride from Recife, Olinda has the best-preserved colonial
buildings in Brazil and has been declared by UNESCO as a “monument
to humanity”. The city’s architecture reflects both its Portuguese
and Dutch heritage. Visit the Misericordia Church, Benedectine Convemt
& the old Slave Market. The afternoon is free for your own activities.
(B)
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13 RECIFE |
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The
day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop in the local markets
or take optional tours to nearby beaches & islands. (B) |
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14 RECIFE-USA |
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Transfer
to the airport for your flight home (via Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro).
(B) |
Dates
& Rates:
USA
Departure: Daily
Hotels: |
Rio: |
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Belo
Horizonte: |
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Salvador: |
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Recife: |
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Feb
10-Mar 31 2010 |
$2,951
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$3,013
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$3,132
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$3,617
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$3,804
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Apr
1, Jun 10 2010 |
$3,085
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$3,105
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$3,319
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$3,719
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$3,989
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2010 |
$3,259
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$3,249
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$3,469
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$3,869
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$3,995
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Aug
22-Dec 9 2010 |
$3,219
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$3,299
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$3,319
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$3,619
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$3,789
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Dec
10-27 2010 |
$3,359
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$3,349
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$3,369
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$3,869
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$3,995
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Jan
3-Feb 4 2010 |
$3,315
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$3,409
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$3,439
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$3,669
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$3,839
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Single
Supplement: |
$880
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$940
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$990
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$1,315
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$1,420
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NOTES:
• US citizens require visa to enter Brazil.
• Rates are not valid during the period of December 28, 07 to January
3, 08 & February 4 to 9, 2008.
• Supplement will apply for hotels in Rio. Please inquire.
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare
from New York.
• Airfares are based on weekday (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu) departures.
For weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) departures please add $25 each direction.
• International airfares are based on a special class of service.
If not available the time of booking a difference of $125 for a higher class
will apply.
• Airport departure taxes US Government fees, security fees &
Brazilian departure tax are not included.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 10, Aug 22-Dec 9 & Jan 1-Mar 31, $1,100
• Jun 11-Aug 21 & Dec 10-31 $1,200
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