Tour
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Period
February 6 - 19
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Duration
14 Days / 14 Nights
Discovering Brazilian culture and its splendour enriched by migratory currents from the sixteenth century to the present day: this is the goal of our trip, which naturally ends with the Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, the most beautiful festival in the world.
After visiting the unmissable São Paulo, a megalopolis in full growth since 1870, which is the largest agglomeration in the southern hemisphere, we will dive into the Foz do Iguaçu Falls, the most impressive on our planet, stretching for 7 km on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Then we will head 2,000 km further towards the Nordeste region, to reach Salvador in the State of Bahia, gateway and first capital of Brazil (1549-1763), marked by its two-level historic center and its local cuisine, where we will experience the Street Carnaval with Afro-Brazilian sounds and colors.
We will return to the south of the country to end our trip with the visit of Rio de Janeiro, the « Cidade Maravilhosa » which was the capital of Brazil (1763-1960), and a boat trip in Angra dos Reis and its magnificent islands.
SÃO PAULO / Arrival
Departure on Thursday 6 February at 16h from the International Airport of Beirut then at 23h20 from Charles de Gaulle Airport of Paris by Air France - Arrival on Friday 6 February at 7h15 at Guarulhos Airport of São Paulo - Transfer to the hotel and walk along avenida Paulista - Visit of the Museu de Arte (MASP), which contains a collection of more than 8,000 artworks, from antiquity to contemporary art - Welcome dinner
SÃO PAULO
City Tour: the historic center, the Pátio do Colégio (founding place of the city), the Japanese quarter, the church and monastery of São Bento, Vila Madalena and its urban art center with wall graffiti and an explosion of colors - Lunch at the Mercado Municipal with its traditional restaurants and food shops (empório árabe…)
SÃO PAULO
Mass and visit of the Clube Atlético Monte-Líbano - Parque Ibirapuera and Museu Afro Brasil tour (pavilion designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer)
FOZ DO IGUAÇU / PLANE
Departure on the morning by plane from São Paulo - Arrival at noon at Foz do Iguaçu - Visit of the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world, on the border between Brazil and Paraguay
FOZ DO IGUAÇU
Excursion to the Iguaçu Falls, wonder of the world, Brazilian side with views of Argentina and Paraguay (canoe and helicopter option) - Dinner show of traditional Latin American dances
SALVADOR / PLANE
Departure at noon by plane from Foz do Iguaçu - Stop at São Paulo and arrival on the evening at Salvador, capital of the State of Bahia - Nocturnal dive into the musical and colorful Afro-Brazilian universe
SALVADOR * CARNAVAL
Visit of the Baía de Todos os Santos, the Monte Serrat Fort and the Bonfim Church - Street Carnaval in the heart of the city
SALVADOR
Old City Tour: Farol da Barra, the Lacerda Elevator to discover the upper and lower parts of the city and the Largo do Pelourinho, a Unesco World Heritage Site - Dinner at Rio Vermelho
RIO DE JANEIRO / PLANE
Departure at noon by plane from Salvador - Arrival on the afternoon at Rio de Janeiro - Transfer to the beachfront hotel in Copacabana
RIO DE JANEIRO
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf tour with stunning city views - Copacabana and Ipanema beach walk with participation in musical « blocos » - Dinner at the Marius restaurant
RIO DE JANEIRO * CARNAVAL
Visit of the Botanical Garden - Lunch Feijoada with dancing at the Clube Monte-Líbano - Big Carnaval Evening: parade of the special group of samba schools at the Sambódromo (from 10 pm to 4 am)
RIO DE JANEIRO
Visit of the Sugar Loaf Mountain - Lunch at the Fogo de Chão restaurant - Walk through the historic center and the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods
ANGRA DOS REIS / BOAT
Departure by bus to Angra dos Reis - Boat tour with swimming in the enchanting seas of Ilhas Botinas, Lagoa Azul and Freguesia de Santana - Lunch at Praia de Japariz - Return by bus to Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO / DEPARTURE
isit of the Museu do Amanhã, Scientific Museum located on the edge of the Baía de Guanabara - Departure on Thursday 19 February at 20h40 from Galeão Airport of Rio de Janeiro - Arrival on Friday 20 February at 11h50 at Charles de Gaulle Airport of Paris then at 19h at International Airport of Beirut.
7,500 USD PER PERSON
(SUPPLEMENT: 1,500 USD IN SINGLE ROOM)
Includes
- 14 nights in a double room in 4* hotels with breakfast
- 4 domestic flights
- Transport in air-conditioned cars or buses and transfers to airports
- Entrance tickets to the Sambódromo of Rio de Janeiro and tourist sites
- Multilingual guides and tour leaders
- Welcome dinner in São Paulo – Dinner show in Foz do Iguaçu – Dinner at Rio Vermelho in Salvador – Lunch at Clube Monte-Líbano in Rio de Janeiro – Lunch in Angra dos Reis
Excludes
- International flights
About Us
Naji Farah
- Multilingual, speaks French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
- Specialist in tourism in Brazil for 15 years, he operates tours throughout this country year-round and offers special tours during the Carnaval season
- Naji, a true expert of Rio de Janeiro and its region, will be your personal guide during the trip.
Nélida Debs
- Multilingual, speaks French, English, and Portuguese
- Nélida, a native of Brazil’s vibrant Nordeste, is an expert in tourism for her beloved region. She has crafted an immersive and exciting tour that unveils the country’s first capital: Salvador
- She will be also your guide during the trip.
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