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Day 1 Thu: North America / Rio de Janeiro
Depart this evening for Rio de Janeiro as you board your flight
for your spectacular Brazilian adventure.
Day 2 Fri: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro late this morning. You are welcomed and
transferred to RIO INTERNACIONAL HOTEL in Copacabana. The rest
of the day is at leisure. Enjoy dinner this evening at the
Pompano Oceano. (D)
Day 3 Sat: Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Corcovado
This morning, ride by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf
Mountain. Take in spectacular views of the city from Corcovado
to Guanabara Bay and Niteroi Bridge. Later, descend and drive
along the Lebion and famous Ipanema beaches before stopping for
lunch at the Art Deco Café Confeitaria Colombo, one of Rio’s
oldest cafes. Your afternoon tour includes a visit to Corcovado,
upon which stands the Christ Redeemer statue. En route, see
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the traditional Cosme Velho
neighborhood. Take a cogwheel train to the famous statue and
enjoy the stunning vista before descending. (BL)
Day 4 Sun: Petropolis
The mountain retreat of Petropolis has been called the Imperial
City since the times of Emperor Pedro II. Visit the Imperial
Museum, which was the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II,
and is where all of his treasures are displayed. Continue to the
Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried. Also view the
tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there, you will see
the Crystal Palace, which was built in France and moved to
Brazil, where it was destined to shelter exhibitions and great
parties promoted by Princess Isabel. (BL)
Day 5 Mon: Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu Falls this morning and transfer to CONTINENTAL
INN HOTEL. Later this afternoon, enjoy a walking tour with a
local guide along the Brazilian side of the falls, which are one
of the natural wonders of the world. (BD)
Day 6 Tue: Iguassu Falls National Park–Argentine
Side
Travel by coach to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Continue
on to Iguassu National Park to enjoy a guided walking tour of
this natural wonderland. The afternoon is free. Tonight, enjoy a
barbecue dinner and Latin show at the Rafain Hotel. (BD)
Day 7 Wed: Iguassu Falls / Florianopolis
Fly to Florianopolis, capital of Santa Catarina. Santa Catarina
is a paradisiacal island, with white sandy beaches, azure blue
lagoons and lush green hills. Blessed with a temperate climate,
Santa Catarina is home to many European immigrants from Italy,
Germany, Hungary and Scandinavia who have imported their
customs, cultures and cuisines. It is the ideal spot to enjoy a
European vacation away from Europe. Stay overnight at the deluxe
COSTAO DO SANTINHO RESORT & SPA, which is considered among the
best resorts in Brazil. (BD)
Days 8 & 9 Thu & Fri: Florianopolis
Enjoy two days at leisure during which you can pursue
independent activities. Ask about the myriad optional tours
available by boat and by land. (BD)
Day
10 Sat: Florianopolis / North America
Fly to Sao Paulo this evening to connect with your onward flight
home. (B)
Day 11 Sun: Arrive North America
Arrive home today, carrying with you fond memories of your South
American sojourn. |
