Brazilian Heritage

• Round trip economy class airfare from Miami (other US gateways available)
• Economy class airfare within Brazil as per itinerary
• 7 nights hotel accommodations (Rio 4, Salvador 3) at selected hotels with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• Half day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
• Half day guided tour of Salvador
• Sightseeing with air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Meals: B = breakfast (7)
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• FreeGate Travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA-RIO DE JANEIRO
Depart USA via commercial overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro with meals on board.

Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Rio, " Cidade Maravilhosa" or the Marvelous City, is considered by many to be the world's most beautiful city. Rio is woven between 20 miles of white sandy beaches trimmed by green, rolling peaks. The most famous and beautiful of these beaches are Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 3: RIO DE JANEIRO - SUGAR LOAF (B)
After breakfast this morning, you will a great opportunity to explore more of Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas with a tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain, the guardian of Guanabara Bay. Here, a thrilling cable-car ride will take you to the top of the Sugar Loaf, at 395 meters above the city.

Day 4: RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Today you will have a full day at leisure. Enjoy and relax on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro or take an optional tour to Petropolis. Petropolis is reached via a short drive amongst lush vegetation into the countryside. Petropolis is a small colonial town with cobblestone streets and horse-drawn buggies. Visit the old cathedral and the Summer Palace of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor. The Palace is now a museum, housing a beautiful collection of crown jewels, furniture, paintings and tapestries from the days of the Empire.

Day 5: RIO DE JANEIRO (B)
Today provides a great opportunity to explore more of Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas. For example, take an optional tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain, the guardian of Guanabara Bay. Here, a thrilling cable-car ride will take you to the top of the Sugar Loaf, at 395 meters above the city.

Day 6: RIO DE JANEIRO-SALVADOR (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to Salvador da Bahia. Salvador was the first point discovered by the Portuguese, and was founded in 1549. Also, known as Bahia, this city was the capital of Brazil during the colonial times. Due to the unevenness of its terrain and for strategic purposes, the city was built in two levels. Salvador is famous for its 365 churches, historical treasures, and also for its beaches. Upon arrival in Salvador you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 7: SALVADOR (B)
Today's city tour will take you to see the Upper and Lower Cities and the colonial remnants of their cobblestone-paved streets and stucco buildings, including the Sao Francisco church which was built in grand baroque style and decorated with gold leaf. The visit also includes the Carmo Museum and Church, Paraca da Se, the Mercado Modelo Market, and the "Largo do Pelourinho" (Whipping-Post Square), where slaves were auctioned and punished during Colonial times. It is now a renovated cultural center. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 8: SALVADOR (B)
Following breakfast, a full day at leisure. Today is perfect day for an optional tour to Itaparica Island via a leisurely Saveiro (typical schooner) tour of the "Todos los Santos Bay" (All Saints Bay), with a beautiful view of Salvador da Bahia from the sea. Stop at Frades Island (Monks Island) for swimming, proceeding to Itaparica Island where lunch will be served. Visit the Sao Lourenco Fortress and Fonte da Bica (Bica Fountain). Return to your hotel late afternoon.

Day 9: SALVADOR-RIO DE JANEIRO-USA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Salvador airport for your connecting flight via Rio de Janeiro to the USA.

Accommodations		Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
RIO DE JANEIRO		Savoy Othon	Luxor Continental	Luxor Regente	Sheraton
SALVADOR		Bahiamar	Blue Tree	Blue Tree	Pestana Bahia

Departure Dates & Prices

* Other departures available on request - please inquire

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