FreeGate
Included Features
- Round
trip economy class airfare from Miami (other US gateways
available)
- Domestic airfare within Brazil
- 8 nights accommodations (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls
2, Salvador 3 )
- All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage
handling
- Half day guided tour of Sugar Loaf in Rio
- Half day guided City Tour in Salvador Bahia
- Walking tour Brazilian Falls
- Half day guided tour Argentinean Falls
- Sightseeing with air-conditioned vehicles and English
speaking professional tour guides
- Meals as specified each day: B = Breakfast (8)
- Guided excursions and tours as per itinerary
- Entrance fees on included sightseeing
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
Itinerary
 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 (B)
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, enjoy a full day at leisure. 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 - IGUASSU FALLS (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the Brazilian side
of the Falls. Stroll amidst catwalks and admire the beauty
and abundance of one of the world's great natural wonders.
Day
6: IGUASSU FALLS (B)
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will enjoy a tour
to the Argentinean side of the magnificent Falls. View the
the Falls from the platform overlooking Devil's Throat, the
main Falls, from where the Iguassu River precipitates.
Day
7: IGUASSU FALLS-SALVADOR (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to
Salvador da Bahia. Salvador was the Capital City 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, religious and 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
8: SALVADOR (B)
Today 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 built
in grand baroque style and decorated with gold leaf. The
visit includes the Carmo Museum and Church, Paraca da Se, the Mercado
Modelo 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
9: SALVADOR (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure. Today is a perfect
day for an optional cruise tour to Itaparica Island. A leisurely
Saveiro (typical schooner) tour of the "Todos os 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
10: SALVADOR-RIO-USA (B)
After breakfast transfer to the Salvador airport for your
connecting flight via Rio de Janeiro to the USA.
Departure
Dates & Prices
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OPTION B |
OPTION C |
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