Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the hotel. Rio de Janeiro is the Capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro and was also Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961. It is nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a beautiful sight; whether at night or during the day, the visitors quickly find out why Rio is known as the Marvelous City. It is also an important center for art and fashion.The afternoon consists of a half-day tour to Sugar Loaf: visit the world-famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of Guanabara Bay, which offers one of the most breathtaking views of the city. The tour also offers a ride to downtown Rio which features a panoramic view of the city. Overnight stay at Hotel Rio Othon Palace.
In the morning, you will go out on city tour with Sugar Loaf. Visit the world famous Sugar Loaf mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of the city of Rio can be seen. Overnight stay at Hotel Rio Othon Palace.
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel Rio Othon Palace.
Morning transfer to Búzios. Búzios, a peninsula in the northern coastline of Rio (180 kilometres from Rio) , Búzios attracts many Brazilian and foreign visitors by its natural beauties and a unique climate, that combines simplicity and sophistication. After 1964, when the French actress Brigitte Bardott spent her vacations in the city, the fishermen village became famous internationally. There are lots of beaches, with different characteristics (over 27 different beaches), Beaches with very charming inns and restaurants that serve elaborated Brazilian and international dishes. By night, Rua das Pedras (Pedras' Street), a real walkway in the city center, is very by people searching for fun, shopping, or a nice dinner restaurant. The next 3 nights will be enjoying the city and relaxing by the beach. Overnight at Pousada Vila D'este.
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Pousada Vila D'este.
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Pousada Vila D'este.
This morning, transfer back to Rio de Janeiro Airport for a flight to Salvador. Arrive in Salvador, transfer to hotel. Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, and was also Brazil's capital until 1763, is divided into two parts. The Lower City is at sea leveland contains the old port and the commercial area where visitors will find a complete and varied assortment of Brazilian arts and craftsat the Modelo Market. It is also the best place to witness a demonstration of capoeira, a martial art developed by African slaves inBrazil, originally as a form of combat and later as a type of dance and folklore tradition. The Upper City can be reached by stone steps, alleyways, or the famous Lacerda Elevator. This part of the city contains the old government buildings, residential districts,museums, churches, and much of the newer architecture. Evening, Rio Vermelho by night. Rio Vermelho, referred to by Bahians as the “Bairro Boemio”, or the bohemian quarter, embraces the city’s bon vivant with open arms, and in many cases, opens doors until the small hours. It is here that Bahians will head for a night out. The neighbourhood has a myriad of bars, restaurants, and botecos (a tapas-like bar), the latter is key to the district’s charm. Bahian street food is famous throughout Brazil. The famed acarajé and abará, traditionally sold through the city by baianas de acarajé from their colorful stalls, washed down with a cool drink is a favorite pastime for locals. Rio Vermelho is home to three of the city’s most famous treasured baianas de acarajé. Music completes the bairro’s attractions with a number of bars providing the best in local live music in its many forms, traditional and contemporary. The first stop will be to savor the acarajé and a cool drink (the first drink is on us!). Then move on to a busy boteco to taste some of the local delicacies and finally pop in to catch one of the music performances. Note: Attractions can vary on the day of the week and time of the year. Food and drink consumption and music cover charge to be paid for individually. Overnight stay at selected hotel.
Morning half-day Historical Tour - We start in the modern suburb of Barra and make our way slowly by to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas. We visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on the early expansion of the city. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day at Leisure. Overnight stay at selected hotel.
Transfer out to Salvador Airport for flight to São Paulo to connect for international flight.
