Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazu Falls Tour
10 Days / 9 Nights From 2189
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Manaus
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The Amazon Rainforest
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Jungle Excursions
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Foz do Iguassu
Brazil's Gold Route Cities & the Rio New Year's Celebration
Summary
9 Days / 8 NightsDiscover where the gold originated to build Europe’s great palaces and churches. And discover a few treasures along the way. The Route of Gold rambles along rugged mountains from the beautifully preserved colonial gold mining towns of Ouro Preto and Sao Joao del Rei to the ancient seaport of Paraty. This bounty of gold provided the wealth to build the royal colonial seat of Rio de Janeiro as well as the Old World capital, Lisbon. The richest deposits of gold ever found in the Americas even financed England’s Industrial Revolution!
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Meet your fellow travelers for a complementary caipirinha or other tropical drink before attending a Rodizio, an All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Barbecue (included, might be served as lunch or dinner, on the 31st of Dec or 1st of Jan, according to availability).
Take a sip of Caxambu’s world-renowned mineral water in this well-preserved spa town, getaway of Brazil’s health-conscious, before continuing on to the historical mining town of São João del Rei. Check into your selected hotel, before taking a stroll through the city and enjoying a hearty local dinner (included).
The masterwork “The Prophets” by Aleijadinho (Brazil’s Michelangelo) is the highlight of our stop in Congonhas. Chiseled out of soapstone by the artist without the use of his arms or legs, the sculptures bring the Old Testament figures to stirring life.
The ‘Black Gold’ of Ouro Preto (the largest deposits in the Western Hemisphere) financed Lisbon’s glory as well as the English Industrial Revolution. At its peak, this town’s population was twice New York’s and five times Rio de Janeiro’s! Dinner is included tonight in what was once ‘the world’s richest city’.
The town of Mariana, Ouro Preto’s quieter cousin just 12km away, offers a unique contrast. Take an adventurous visit into a former gold mine and shop for local arts and crafts.
The Route of Gold rambles along rugged mountains from the beautifully preserved colonial gold mining towns of Ouro Preto and Sao Joao del Rei to the ancient seaport of Paraty. This bounty of gold provided the wealth to build the royal colonial seat of Rio de Janeiro as well as the Old World capital, Lisbon. The richest deposits of gold ever found in the Americas even financed England’s Industrial Revolution!
Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain & Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer Statue)
New Year's Brazilian BBQ and New Year's Celebration at Copacabana beach
Ancient Seaport of Paraty
Gold Mining Town of Ouro Preto
Visit to a Gold Mine
Schooner Excursion
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Meet your fellow travelers for a complementary caipirinha or other tropical drink before attending a Rodizio, an All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Barbecue (included, might be served as lunch or dinner, on the 31st of Dec or 1st of Jan, according to availability).
Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.
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