Famous for its fantastic sun-drenched beaches, Rio de Janeiro and the northeast region are also known for its rich African heritage, excellent cuisine and friendly people...
Depart: Daily
Day 1 USA/Rio de Janeiro: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Rio. Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Day 2 Rio de Janeiro: Morning arrival with meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure to enjoy Copacabana and Ipanema, Brazil's world-famous beaches.
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro: Visits to the tropical Tijuca Forest, Cascatinha and the monumental Corcovado Mountain with its 120-ft.-high statue of Christ the Redeemer. Afternoon at leisure. B
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro: Full-day at leisure to relax at the glittering beaches or take one of the exciting optional tours. Visit the historic Petropolis, or perhaps take a schooner cruise to one of the Tropical Islands. B
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro/Salvador: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Salvador do Bahia, Brazil's first capital city. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure for swimming or sunbathing at the beaches. B
Day 6 Salvador: Morning sightseeing of Salvador's Old Quarter including Ipiranga Hill, the Itotoro Dike, Feria dos Meninos and All Saints Bay where you will tour the famous Bonfim Church. B
Day 7 Salvador: Day at leisure to continue exploring the Petourinho District with its African culture and colonial baroque architecture or an optional tour of this diverse and mystical city. B
Day 8 Salvador/Recife: Transfer to the airport for your flight to the city of Recife, known for its beautiful beaches and hospitable people. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure. B D
Day 9 Recife: Morning tour will take you along Boa Viagem Beach to downtown Recife to visit the Old Quarter. Continue to the colonial town of Olinda with its quaint streets and ancient pastel-colored buildings. B D
Day 10 Recife: Full-day at leisure to spend at the beach or to relax and enjoy the local cuisine in this vibrant, seaside metropolis. B D
Day 11 Recife/USA: Morning at leisure for last-minute shopping before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the USA. B
ALTURA’S Included features:
* Meeting and assistance service at airports.
* Roundtrip transfers between airports and hotels including baggage handling.
* Choice of hotel accommodations for 9 nights.
* 12 Meals: 9 Buffet Breakfast and 3 Dinners (D) as specified in itinerary.
* Sightseeing and excursions including entrance fees per itinerary.
* Hotel taxes and service charges
* Assistance by a local English-speaking Altura Tours representative
Selected Hotels:
RIO DE JANEIRO
Standard - Savoy, Moderate First Class - Luxor Regente, Superior - Meridien
SALVADOR (BAHIA)
Standard - Mar Azul (2004) Vila Gale Bahia (2005), Moderate First Class - Blue Tree, Superior - Pestana
RECIFE
Standard - Marante Plaza , Moderate First Class - Recife Palace Lucsim, Superior - Blue Tree
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