COLONIAL BRAZIL

Day 1 São Paulo 
Arrival in São Paulo. In the afternoon City tour to visit the world famous metropolis.  

Day 2 São Paulo - Paraty   
Half day bus journey (seat-in) to the small colonial town of Paraty, upon arrival guided walking tour through  Brasil´s most attractive and exquisitely preserved    historical gem. 

Day 3 Paraty 
Day at leisure for own activities in and around Paraty. 

Day 4 Paraty - Rio de Janeiro 
Half day bus journey (seat-in basis) along the beautiful green coastal road of Costa Verde. Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and remaining time at leisure.  

Day 5 Rio de Janeiro 
Half day city tour inclusive visit of the Corcovado mountain with its famous Christ statue within the Tijuca    Forest National Park. Optional: visit of a Samba Show including Churrasco (Barbecue) Dinner. 

Day 6 Rio de Janeiro 
Half day city tour including visit of the famous Sugar Loaf mountain with a brilliant view over the city and beaches. 

Day 7  Rio - Petropolis - Tiradentes 
Transfer by bus to Petropolis, former summer residence of the imperial family. Visit of the Imperial Museum incl. lunch. Proceed to Tiradentes, an historical city in Minas  Gerais.  

Day 8  Tiradentes - Congonhas - Ouro Preto 
Visit of Tiradentes with its cobbled streets and colonial   houses. Proceed via São João del Rey to Congonhas, notable for its basilica Santuário do Bom Jesus do     Matosinho. Final stop is today the charming colonial city of Ouro Preto.  

Day 9  Ouro Preto 
Full day visit of Ouro Preto, UNESCO World Heritage.       Its  baroque churches, bridges and fountains remain as a testimony to its past prosperity during Brazil´s golden age in the 18th century. 

Day 10  Ouro Preto - Salvador da Bahia 
Flight to Salvador da Bahia, one of the oldest cities in the Americas.  

Day 11  Salvador da Bahia 
Half day historical tour to get a good overall impression of Salvador and its principal historical landmarks. 

Day 12  Salvador da Bahia 
Day at leisure. Optional: Visit to the colonial town of      Cachoeira with fine colonial architecture and one of the main "candomblé" centres of Bahia. 

Day 13  Salvador da Bahia - Recife 
Flight to Recife. Visit of the “Brazilian Venice”, due to its many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges. Visit of Recife and picturesque Olinda, its historic downtown area is a World Heritage Site. 

Day 14  Recife 
Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches. 

Day 15  Recife 
Transfer to the airport for omebound flight or extension program.