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| OVERVIEW |
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ITINERARY |
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PRICING |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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4 days / 3 nights
Sequence of sightseeing tours may change according to day and time of arrival. |
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Arrive Rio de Janeiro |
Lunch at Porcao Rio's, City Tour: Candelaria Church, Metropolitan Cathedral, Sugarloaf
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Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Begin your Rio experience with lunch at the famous Porcao Rio's Restaurant in Flamengo Park. Enjoy a buffet of salads and hot and cold side dishes while waiters move from table to table bringing all sorts of meat cuts on skewers and slice the portions at the table. Desserts include flans, cakes, creams and fruit.
Sightseeing this afternoon will include Rio's business district, where colonial and modern architecture stand side-by-side. See the Opera House and Carioca Square, and compare the traditional and modern styles of the Candelaria Church and Metropolitan Cathedral. If time and traffic conditions permit see the "Sambodromo", the site of Rio's famous Carnival parade. End the day with a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain, for a spectacular view of the city. Stay to enjoy the sunset, and watch the city light up - another amazing view. Return to the hotel and balance of the evening at leisure.
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Rio de Janeiro |
Corcovado, Beaches, Samba Show
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This morning, visit the Corcovado and Tijuca forest. At Cosme Velho Station, board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain. Disembark at the top of Corcovado and continue by foot to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands - an enduring symbol of Rio and Brazil. After enjoying the breathtaking views, descend by train and continue passing by some of the most beautiful beaches of Rio: Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon Beach.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon for shopping, or perhaps relax on the beach.
This evening, take in a Samba show, featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, "samba" bands and wonderful costumes, in a display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.
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Rio de Janeiro |
Full day excursion to Petropolis
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Today's tour begins with a stunning drive into the mountains outside of Rio, to the summer resort of Petropolis. This quaint European-like town used to be the summer-residence of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor. The Imperial Palace, now a museum, boasts the crown jewels, as well as an impressive collection of fine china, furniture, paintings and tapestries from the Imperial Court. Afterwards, the tour passes by the Quitandinha and the Cathedral. Lunch today will be at a typical churrascaria in Petropolis. Return to Rio de Janeiro late this afternoon.
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Depart Rio de Janeiro |
Depart
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Transfer to the airport or cruise port for departure.
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