Bossa Nova
Day 1
Belo Horizonte
Arrive at Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s third largest and first planned city, situated over 800 metres above sea level and surrounded by mountains.
Day 2
Ouro Preto
Full day visit to Ouro Preto. Founded in 1711, declared a National Monument over 60 years ago, Ouro Preto is a remarkable treasure house of colonial and Baroque architecture and paintings. Stone paved streets, winding up and down steep hills crowned with glorious churches, add to the harmonious ensemble of colonial tiled buildings, fountains and terraced gardens. BL
Day 3
Belo Horizonte - Brasília
Fly to Brasília, capital of Brazil and a planned urban development, destined to become one of the great cities of the world. Rising like a mirage from a reddish barren land, this ultra modern metropolis, with it’s unusual architecture and layout, is an architect’s dream. This afternoon a half day tour seeing the principal Government buildings and “superblocks”, each a small self contained city. B
Day 4
Brasília - Salvador da Bahia
Fly to Salvador, the original capital of Brazil, famous for it’s 165 colonial churches, such as the gold - encrusted Convent Church of San Francisco. Brazil’s largest collection of 17th and 18th Century art is found in Salvador. Afternoon tour of Pelourinho, Salvador’s upper city; an historic area with many 17th Century churches, public buildings and residences; and the lower city with the commercial quarters, picturesque market and the old port. B
Day 5
Salvador da Bahia
Salvador is the ideal place to relax and unwind - the pace is a little slower than Brazil’s major cities and it is fringed with beautiful beaches. Perhaps take an optional tour of the beach areas, where you may also see the traditional fishing rafts (jangadas) and some of the local eating stands selling delicious fresh seafood. B
Day 6
Salvador da Bahia
A day at leisure. Perhaps you may wish to take a cruise to the island of Itaparica. BD
Day 7
Salvador da Bahia
Depart Salvador. B
