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History in Brazil: Discovering the Cultural Cities

PRIVATE TOUR - 14 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 7865

Private Tour Highlights

  • Soaking up Rio’s older side during a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its famous stained-glass windows.
  • Walking the historic streets of Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto, learning their fascinating past.
  • Discovering Brasilia’s heritage with a visit to the little Church of Our Lady of Fatima, the sanctuary of Dom Bosco, Buriti Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Square of Three Powers, National Theatre and Embassy Row.
  • Feeling the raw power of spectacular Iguazu Falls during a guided walking tour or invigorating boat ride.
  • Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland, Rio’s Tijuca Forest, up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
  • Touring the culturally significant sites of Salvador, including Porto da Barra, the Costa Pinto Museum, Castro Alves Theater, Sao Pedro Church, Castro Alves Square and the UNESCO World Heritage declared Largo do Pelourinho.
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Tour Overview

Learn about the country’s rich History in Brazil: Discovering the Cultural Cities, including Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for the elaborate parades staged by the city’s major samba schools and beautiful beaches, making the city one of Brazil’s major tourist attractions. This Yampu tour will include Rio and other Brazilian destinations full of cultural heritage. We will visit Ouro Preto, Brasilia, and Salvador da Bahia. Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, was built from scratch in only four years, opening in 1960, and is noted for its futuristic architecture. This Yampu trip also includes the amazing Iguazu Falls, a highlight to any Brazilian itinerary.

Inclusions
Prices include domestic air transportation within Brazil, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, guided tours in English and all entrance fees. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included.

Note:
* Price quoted includes the Brazil Airpass. However, the airlines only allocate a certain number of seats on each flight with the Airpass, and it is subject to availability and confirmation.
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Package Price: From £$ 7865

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

Flight to Brazil

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

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Day
2

Private Half Day Corcovado Tour

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Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel. ...read less

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3

Private Sugar Loaf Tour

Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.

This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi.
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Day at Leisure in Rio de Janeiro

Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu Tours' optional excursions.

Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu Tours' optional excursions.

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5

Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguazu

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side). Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.

Once checked in, embark on a private half day tour of Iguazu Falls (Brazil Side) with guide. En route to the falls, drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park. After arrival, you will take a descending trail of the canyon from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Board a glass elevator, which takes you to a platform where more exquisite views will be revealed.

Along with its "sister" park in Argentina, The Iguassu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America, which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. For passengers staying at Hotel Das Cataratas, the tour departs from the hotel. You will end the tour with a visit to the artisan’s fair. Duration: approximately 3 hours.
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6

Foz do Iguazu; Argentina Side

This morning you will enjoy a guided tour to the Argentinean side of the waterfalls. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer to the visitor center inside Iguazu National Park. To get from the visitor center at the beginning of Upper Path, you will board a train that runs from the center to the paths throughout the park at Lower Path and Devil's Throat. You may walk from the visitor center to upper and lower paths, but not to Devil's Throat because it is located more than 4 kilometers from the visitor center.

Then, embark on the Great Adventure tour. This tour combines a jungle trip with a boat trip to the falls. Our journey starts in the jungle of the National Park in 4 by 4 trucks without roof for optimal visibility of the trees and to take the best possible photos. Then we take a zodiac boat to the lower Iguazu River and travel upstream to discover the falls. Be prepared to get wet under the falls! In the afternoon, return to your hotel.

Note: Not permitted, are: children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, people with spinal or cardiac conditions, or anyone who would be physically unable to respond in case of a nautical emergency. Please ask your Yampu travel consultant about this.

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Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) - Belo Horizonte - Ouro Preto

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Belo Horizonte.

Upon arrival in Belo Horizonte, you will be greeted for airport reception. Immediately following, enjoy a city tour of Belo Horizonte including the Liberty Square, the Cathedral, the Historic Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. You will also visit the Chapel of Sao Francisco, built by Oscar Niemeyer and decorated with paintings by Portinari, before transferring to your hotel in Ouro Preto for an evening at leisure.
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Ouro Preto City Tour

Today, enjoy a full-day tour of Ouro Preto, officially recognized by UNESCO in 1980 as a Cultural Heritage site. You will visit the Museum of Inconfidence, the Church of Sao Francisco de Assis, and the former Governor's Palace, home to the world's second largest mineralogical collection. This tour also includes a visit to the world's largest collection of Baroque art. Lunch is included today. After your tour you will return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure in Ouro Preto.

Today, enjoy a full-day tour of Ouro Preto, officially recognized by UNESCO in 1980 as a Cultural Heritage site. You will visit the Museum of Inconfidence, the Church of Sao Francisco de Assis, and the former Governor's Palace, home to the world's second largest mineralogical collection. This tour also includes a visit to the world's largest collection of Baroque art. Lunch is included today. After your tour you will return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure in Ouro Preto.

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9

Ouro Preto - Belo Horizonte - Brasilia

Today you will return to Belo Horizonte and transfer to the airport for your flight to Brasilia.

Upon arrival to Brasilia, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Today you will return to Belo Horizonte and transfer to the airport for your flight to Brasilia.

Upon arrival to Brasilia, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

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10

City Tour of Brasilia and Brasilia by Night Tour

A panoramic tour of the most interesting sights Brasilia has to offer, such asThree Powers Plaza, Dawn Palace, Ministries Esplanade, Buriti Palace and Itamaraty Palace. The tour also includes visits to the inside of the Don Bosco Sanctuary, Our Lady of Fatima's Church, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the JK Memorial.

This evening you will be met at your hotel to enjoy Brasilia by night! You will visit the Belvedere Tower TV with amazing panoramic views of Brasilia, weather permitting. You will also visit the other highlights of the capital city. Ending your evening excursion you will have dinner at a local steak house, included.
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11

Brasilia - Salvador da Bahia

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia.

Upon arrival in Salvador da Bahia, you will be met by a Yampu representative and transferred to your hotel for check in.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia.

Upon arrival in Salvador da Bahia, you will be met by a Yampu representative and transferred to your hotel for check in.

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12

Historical Bahia City Tour

In the afternoon enjoy a historical Bahia city tour. Starting from your hotel, we pass by significant spots including Porto da Barra (historical point of the foundation of the city), and Largo do Pelourinho, the greatest Brazilian architectonic/cultural complex. Finally, the tour will end at Carmo Museum where a stop will be made for souvenir shopping.

In the afternoon enjoy a historical Bahia city tour. Starting from your hotel, we pass by significant spots including Porto da Barra (historical point of the foundation of the city), and Largo do Pelourinho, the greatest Brazilian architectonic/cultural complex. Finally, the tour will end at Carmo Museum where a stop will be made for souvenir shopping.

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Day of Leisure in Salvador with Bahia by Night Tour

Free to enjoy Salvador's beautiful beaches.

At 7 pm you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative to transfer you to Miguel de Santana Theatre to enjoy a folkloric show. We will see a sample of samba de roda, puxada de rede, maculele, capoeira (all of them typical Afro-Brazilian dances), and a variety of Bahia candomble dances. After the show you will enjoy a dinner at a typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant.

Free to enjoy Salvador's beautiful beaches.

At 7 pm you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative to transfer you to Miguel de Santana Theatre to enjoy a folkloric show. We will see a sample of samba de roda, puxada de rede, maculele, capoeira (all of them typical Afro-Brazilian dances), and a variety of Bahia candomble dances. After the show you will enjoy a dinner at a typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant.

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Flight Home

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Iguazu Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina

Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brasília - Federal District, Brazil

Salvador da Bahia, State of Bahia, Brazil

Places You'll See

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    Rio de Janeiro

    The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.

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    Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side)

    Home to one of Brazil’s most popular attractions, Iguacu Falls, Foz do Iguacu is a beautiful city at the mouth of the Iguacu River. Visit the Parque das Aves to get acquainted with several species of exotic birds. Or visit the Three Borders Landmark, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. For a more cultural experience, visit The Omar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque, the largest in Latin America.

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    Ouro Preto

    Meaning “Black Gold”, Oruo Preto is a well preserved, former colonial mining town, full of culture and history. Catch one of the occasional evening concerts at Teatro Municipal, the oldest functioning theater in South America. Or visit the Museu de Mineralogia to learn about their extensive collection of minerals. Take a tour through one of the many former gold mines.

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    Brasilia

    Located on top of the Brazilian Highlands, Brasilia serves as the hub center for transportation throughout Brazil as well as the capital of the country. The city is broken into different sectors for different activities and interests with its contemporary architecture. Take in the city life and marvel at some of these beautiful and massive works of art.

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    Salvador da Bahia

    Given the nickname the Capital of Happiness, Salvador da Bahia brings joy to anyone who visits. To see some beautifully preserved architecture, visit the Pelourinho Plaza. Hit up any of the beaches along the coastline for swimming, sailing, and surfing. Or spend the day shopping at one of the local shopping malls.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Arena Leme

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Mabu Thermas Grand Resort

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Recanto das Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention

Minas Gerais : Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes Hotel (Superior Room)

Minas Gerais : Ouro Minas Palace Hotel

Brasilia : Quality Hotel & Suites Brasilia

Brasilia : Kubistschek Plaza Hotel

Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Casa do Amarelindo

Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Pousada Solar dos Deuses

5 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar

Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Loi Suites Iguazu

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Bourbon Cataratas Convention & Resort

Minas Gerais : Hotel Fasano Belo Horizonte

Minas Gerais : Royal Boutique Savassi Hotel

Brasilia : Meliã Brasil 21

Brasilia : Windsor Plaza Brasília Hotel (Old Naoum Plaza)

Salvador da Bahia : Aram Yami Hotel

Salvador da Bahia : Villa Bahia

Luxury Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)

Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas

Minas Gerais : Pousada do Mondego

Brasilia : Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada

Salvador da Bahia : Txai Resort (Premium Bungalow Room)

Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Fasano Salvador

Testimonials

Adina & Doron

Traveled February, 2016

A fantastic trip – could not have happened without your hard work

As this trip comes to an end Adina and I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all your hard work. Your planning and organization were superb.Most hotels were above our expectations with the last hotel in Cuzco being the crown jewel. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
To conclude it was a fantastic trip and could not have happened without your hard work.

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Jodi from Australia

Traveled May, 2009

I would love to encourage people to enjoy the same amazing experience as I had

We are back from our trip and I wanted to say a special thank-you for everything that you have helped us with. The trip was unbelievable; we had the best time of our lives. If I had it over I would not change a thing!We are definitely interested in a central-american tour, maybe in a few years time and I would not dream of going anywhere but straight back to you to help me plan it!!!! I’m also more than happy for you to use me as a reference; I would love to encourage people to enjoy the same amazing experience as I had!Thanks again for everything 🙂

Peter and Connie

Traveled February, 2016

Thank you so much for arranging such a remarkable, exciting, entertaining, interesting, and exhausting trip for us!

We enjoyed every minute.

More later but just wanted you to know how much we appreciated your professionalism, expertise, and help for one of our best trips ever.

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