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 DAY
1 :
ARRIVAL IN RIO
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be transferred to your selected
hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure for personal sightseeing and/or
shopping.
Overnight in Rio.
DAY
2 : RIO
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart on a half day sightseeing
tour of the famous Sugarloaf. A cable car will bring you to the top of
Sugarloaf Mountain where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Guanabara
Bay, Copacabana Beach and the city.
The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Rio.
DAY
3 AND 4 : RIO
These two days are at leisure. You can choose to spend your time enjoying
the many beaches Rio has to offer or you can choose to participate in
one of the many optional tours available.
Overnight in Rio.
DAY
5 : RIO - IGUASSU FALLS
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure
flight to Iguassu.
Upon arrival in Iguassu, transfer to your selected hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Iguassu Falls.
DAY
6 : IGUASSU FALLS
Departure on a half day tour of the Brazilian Falls. Located in the Iguassu
National Park, one of the largest reserves of subtropical jungle, the
Falls are formed by 240 different cascades. Descend the walkway for a
fantastic sight and return by a panoramic elevator.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Overnight in Iguassu Falls.
DAY
7 : IGUASSU FALLS - SALVADOR
Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Salvador. Upon arrival,
you will be transferred to your selected hotel.
Overnight in Salvador.
DAY
8 : SALVADOR
Breakfast is served at your hotel. This morning you will enjoy a historical
tour of Salvador. You will see the historical point of the city's foundation
- Porto da Barra as well as other points such as; Ladeira da Barra, N.S.
da Vitoria Church, Costa Pinto Museum, Dois de Julho Square, Castro Alves
Theatre, Sao Pedro Church, Castro Alves Square (heart of Bahia's Carnival),
Se Square, Terreiro de Jesus (square with six churches including ths Sao
Francisco golden one) and Largo do Pelourinho. You will visit the Carmo
Museum and have some time for souvenir shopping.
The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Salvador.
DAY
9 : SALVADOR
Breakfast at the hotel. The full day is at leisure to explore and enjoy
this tropical paradise.
Overnight in Salvador.
DAY
10 : SALVADOR - FORTALEZA
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure
flight to Fortaleza.
Upon arrival in Fortaleza, transfer to your selected hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Fortaleza.
DAY
11 : FORTALEZA
Breakfast is served at your hotel. This morning, you will enjoy a half
day city tour of Fortaleza. A drive through the old to modern city, passing
by the statue of Iracema, Praia do Futuro, Mucuripe dunes, Iracema beach,
the Cathedral and the Fortress of Our lady of Assumption.
The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Fortaleza.
DAY
12 : FORTALEZA
The full day is at leisure for personal sightseeing or for just relaxing
on the beach.
Overnight in Fortaleza.
DAY
13 : FORTALEZA - MANAUS
Transfer to the airport for flight to Manaus. Upon arrival transfer to
your selected hotel.
Overnight in Manaus.
DAY
14 : MANAUS
After breakfast you will enjoy a visit the world's only duty free port
located 1000 miles from the sea, the old part of Manaus remembering the
rubber boom of the turn of the last century, like São Sebastião
Square, the 19th century Palácio Rio Negro (no visit), the Customs
House, pre-fabricated in England and assembled in Manaus, Matriz Square
and the Cathedral. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the lavish
Opera House, built almost entirely of European material. A stop will be
made at the Indian Museum, one of Brazil's best collection of Indian handcraft,
ceramics, clothing and ritual objects from the tribes in the upper Rio
Negro.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Manaus.
DAY
15 : MANAUS - USA
Transfer to the airport for departure flight home.
Includes:
14 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, half day sightseeing tour in
each respective city, transfers in/out of each city.
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