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ITINERARY:
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1: SALVADOR. |
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arrival in Bahia a representative will transfer you from the airport
to your hotel of choice. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight
at Tropical Bahia Hotel. |
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2: SALVADOR. |
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morning, you will discover Bahia's history and culture. Start at
the Farol da Barra with its famous lighthouse, and then make your
way to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area,
with the largest and best preserved complex of colonial architecture
in the Americas. Then, stroll through the narrow bustling streets
of the plaza lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone
by. Overnight. (B) |
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3: SALVADOR. |
| Today,
drive through the oldest farmland in Brazil, past plantations, peaceful
colonial towns, and busy country markets. Enjoy lunch at the monastery
in the charming colonial town of Cachoeira. After lunch, take a
walking tour of the town, visiting the many wood sculpture stores,
the bustling market (open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday), and
the Sisterhood of the Boa Morte Ð a sorority that traces its origin
to the time of slavery. Return to Salvador. Overnight. (B,L) |
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4: SALVADOR. |
| Morning
at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and folkloric show at
Solar do Unhao, an 18th century colonial complex with its own sugar
refinery, church, manor house and slaves quarters. Overnight. (B,L)
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5: SALVADOR - RIO DE JANEIRO. |
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the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight to
Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, meeting and assistance and
transfer to your hotel of choice. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at South America Orhon Copacabana Hotel. (B) |
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6: RIO DE JANEIRO. |
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the morning, ride past the scenic Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, to
the Corcovado railroad station. Ride the train through lush
forest up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which stands 38
meters high and 710 meters above Rio. Free afternoon. Overnight.
(B) |
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| Day
7: RIO DE JANEIRO. |
| In
the morning, take a panoramic tour of Rio's beaches. Then take the
thrilling cable ride to the top of Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above
the city, and experience the breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B) |
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8: RIO DE JANEIRO - out. |
| At
the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your return flight
to the USA. (B) |
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| Package
includes: |
- Round-trip
airport / hotel transfers
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- 4-night
accommodation in Salvador
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- 3-night
accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
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- Tours
and meals according to itinerary
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- Brazilian
breakfast daily
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- Hotel
taxes and service charges
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- Porterage
and baggage handling at airport
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- English-speaking
assistance
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| Sgl:
$1,270 - Dbl:
$755 - Tpl:
$649 |
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