Brazil’s Eastern Highlights 11 Days

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This 11-day tour highlights the best of Eastern Brazil. Start in Belo Horizonte, the first city in Brazil to be built upon an urban plan. It is very progressive, with modern architecture, the largest open-air museum in the world, the Inhotim and known for traditional cuisine. Then visit the historical cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Minas Gerais...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This 11-day tour highlights the best of Eastern Brazil. Start in Belo Horizonte, the first city in Brazil to be built upon an urban plan. It is very progressive, with modern architecture, the largest open-air museum in the world, the Inhotim and known for traditional cuisine. Then visit the historical cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Minas Gerais: Ouro Preto, Mariana, and Tiradentes. Enjoy the Minas Gerais cuisine, colonial art, history, and traditions. End in the Wonderful City of Rio de Janeiro. Take in the sights of this amazing city including a cog wheel train to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue located on Corcovado mountain and marvel at the panoramic views of the city.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transport
Start CityBrazil
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions & Highlights: 10-nights accommodation with private facilities 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners Arrival & departure transfers All sightseeing as per the itinerary Local English-speaking guides during touring Entrance fees as per itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Brazil

You are welcomed upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at Mercure Lourdes or similar.

Day 2: Brazil

Half day City tour followed by atransfer to Caraça (95 miles)

Belo Horizonte was the first capital of the country to be built upon an urban plan. It is the sixth most populous city in Brazil, very progressive, with modern architecture.The tour starts at t...

Day 3: Brazil

We have a full day to explore: trails to various places, waterfalls, natural pools with special focus on the endangered masked titi monkey, often located early in the morning by its laughing call. The birds of the area that we hope to find include the swallow-tailed cotinga and the hyacinth visorbearer. (BLD)

Day 4: Brazil

Transfer from Caraça to OuroPreto (63 miles). We will cross an enormous mining area on the way to OuroPreto, the iron quadrangle, the region responsible for the richest iron ore production in the state. On the way, visit Mariana (the first town founded in Minas...

Day 5: Brazil

The historical center of the richest city of the 18th century has been very well preserved. Gold, Aleijadinho and Tiradentes , 3 terms that relate to OuroPreto will be easily understood as they unfold the colonial relations between business, art and politics . ...

Day 6: Brazil

Depart from OuroPreto to Congonhas–44 miles. Congonhas contains important works from the Golden Age of Brazil. The main points of interest are Aleijadinho’s sculptural masterpieces of the twelve Prophets, carved in soapstone and his sculptural representation of...

Day 7: Brazil

Tiradentes was the first settlement in the Rio das Mortes region when gold was found in 1702. Tiradentes, who was born here, became a national hero while participating in the InconfidênciaMineira (1789), a republican liberation movement in Minas Gerais that was...

Day 8: Brazil

Being in Alagoa is almost a journey through time. The small city, with a population of about 2,700, preserves the characteristics of the traditional municipalities in the interior of Minas Gerais. The main source of income for residents is agriculture,hence it ...

Day 9: Brazil

Private transfer from Alagoa to Rio de Janeiro. Check-in at your selected hotel.Dinner at Churrascaria Palace or similar.

Overnight Arena Leme or similar. (BD)

Day 10: Brazil

Full day Corcovado & Sugar Loaf tour with lunch at Confeitaria

Visit Christ the Redeemer statuelocated on Corcovado mountain, 710 meters above sea level. Start at Cosme Velho neighborhood, to take the cogwheel train up to the statue, through the Tijuc...

Day 11: Brazil

Private transfer from hotel to the airport to take the flight bound for home. (B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,050
Price per day$504
Last Updated: 7/21/2024

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Age Requirements
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