A 10-day colonial Brazil tour through Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis, Ouro Preto, and Salvador, featuring Christ the Redeemer, baroque churches, UNESCO-listed Pelourinho, and Afro-Brazilian culture.
Discover the history and architecture of colonial Brazil on this 10-day journey through three of the country's most historic cities. Begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's former capital, with a ride up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer, a walking tour of Old Rio's colonial downtown, samba nights in Lapa, and a day trip to Petrópolis, the Imperial City of Emperor Pedro II. Then fly to Minas Gerais to explore Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gold-rush town known for its baroque churches, cobblestone streets, and mining heritage. End in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil's first capital and the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Walk through Pelourinho's colorful colonial buildings, see the gold-leaf interior of São Francisco Church, enjoy Bahian cuisine and a folkloric show, and visit the colonial town of Cachoeira and a cacao plantation. This Brazil cultural tour combines UNESCO sites, imperial palaces, and living traditions for travelers who want more than beaches.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Welcome to the Marvelous City: Lapa Nights & Samba
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Set between lush mountains and the Atlantic, Rio was Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1960 and remains a hub of art, fashion, and music. Its bays, beaches, and offshore islands show why locals call it the Marvelous City. -
Day 2 Christ the Redeemer & the Colonial Heart of Old Rio
Drive along the scenic Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to the base of Corcovado. From there, a cog train climbs to the Christ the Redeemer statue, about 2,300 ft above sea level, where the panoramic views over Rio unfold. The tour continues past Rio's famous beaches. -
Day 3 Petrópolis: Brazil's Imperial City
Travel into the mountains to Petrópolis, the Imperial City, where Emperor Pedro II spent summers during Brazil's monarchy. Visit the Imperial Museum, the Crystal Palace, and the Neo-Gothic Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara. Most sites are closed on Mondays. Overnight at your hotel. -
Day 4 Journey to Ouro Preto, Jewel of Colonial Brazil
Transfer to Rio airport for your flight to Belo Horizonte, then continue directly to Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais. Founded in the early 1700s during the gold rush and declared a national monument in 1933, Ouro Preto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. -
Day 5 Ouro Preto Walking Tour: Baroque Churches & Gold Mining Heritage
Explore Ouro Preto on foot with a guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets and baroque landmarks. Lunch is included. Overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 6 Salvador, Bahia: Afro-Brazilian Culture by Night
Transfer to Belo Horizonte Airport for your flight to Salvador. Salvador is the capital of Bahia and was Brazil's capital until 1763, and it proudly keeps its African roots alive in its food, faith, and art. The city has two levels. -
Day 7 Historic Salvador: Pelourinho & São Francisco Church
This half-day city tour starts in the modern neighborhood of Barra and winds toward Pelourinho, a UNESCO-listed district with one of the largest and best-preserved collections of colonial architecture in the Americas. -
Day 8 Cacao Plantations & Colonial Cachoeira
Head out of the city through Brazil's oldest farmland to an experimental cacao plantation. Enjoy lunch in Cachoeira, a charming colonial town on the Paraguaçu River. A walking tour takes you past woodcarvers' workshops and the lively local market, open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. -
Day 9 Free Day to Explore Salvador
Spend the day at your own pace, whether that's beaches, markets, museums, or more of Pelourinho. Overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast -
Day 10 Farewell, Brazil
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
8- Accommodation for 03 nights in Rio de Janeiro, including breakfast
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Ouro Preto including breakfast
- Accommodation for 04 nights in Salvador including breakfast
- Meals: Daily breakfast at hotels, plus specified lunches or dinners mentioned in the detailed itinerary (e.g., Dinner on Day 1, Day 6, and Lunch on Day 5 and Day 8)
- Transfers: All airport transfers and inter-city ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Guided Tours & Sightseeing: Fully guided tours with local English-speaking expert guides
- Entrance Fees: Entrance fees for the visits that are mentioned in the itinerary
- Support: 24/7 local operational support throughout the trip
Not included
5- International and domestic flights
- Entry visa and Travel Insurance
- Drinks during meals, optional tours, and extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for local drivers, tour guides, hotel staff, and restaurant waiters
- Personal Expenses
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Bukhara: Modarixon Boutique Hotel
3
Hotel Solar do Rosário
5
| Occupancy | Prices |
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| Per Person in Double Room | USD 4 |
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