Brazil | Best of Brazil
 Dancing in the Streets of Rio |
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7 days / 6 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Rio | 3 |
| Salvador da Bahia | 3 |
Day 01 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Brazil’s party capital and settle into your hotel with the afternoon at leisure.
Rio de Janeiro (Choice of category)
Days 02 – 03 Design Your Days Rio
Plot your own course over the next two days. Choose two of the following half day activities. A half day touring the city’s highlights with a cable car ride up the famous Sugar Loaf; visit the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, recently elected one of the seven 'new' wonders of the world. Atop Corcovado Hill the views from here are breathtaking. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, arrive at the foot of Corcovado Hill where you board a small train for the ascent. Views from the top are breathtaking; enjoy a birds-eye view of this beautiful city from a helicopter taking in all the major sights or what about a samba lesson with a professional? During your stay spend an evening in the company of renowned painter Favoretto with dinner in his colonial home in the hillside Santa Teresa district (B).
Rio de Janeiro (Choice of category)
Day 04 Rio – Salvador
A flight north along the Atlantic coast to Salvador, Brazil’s oldest city and one of the most beautiful and interesting in the country. Settle into the hotel and this afternoon is an historical orientation tour of the city taking in the church of Sao Francisco with its gold-leafed Baroque interior and the old town, Pelourinho, a UNESCO Heritage site with delightful pastel-coloured colonial architecture (B).
Salvador (Choice of category)
Day 05 Salvador da Bahia
Today you leave the city behind to explore the nearby farming hinterland, full of sugarcane plantations, peaceful colonial towns and busy country markets. Stop at the country market town of Santo Amaro and on through rolling hills to Cachoeira, the jewel of the Bahian hinterland nestled deep in the valley of the Paraguaçu River. After lunch take a walking tour of the town, with opportunities to browse for local wood carvings and see cigars being expertly rolled (B,L).
Salvador (Choice of category)
Day 06 Salvador da Bahia
This morning visit the peaceful family district of the lower city where life moves at a slower pace. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide and schooners are at anchor. See the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important in Brazil and continue to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city ending at Mercado Modelo, a thriving market for the finest Brazilian arts and crafts (B).
Salvador (Choice of category)
Day 07 Depart Salvador da Bahia
A fond farewell as you depart Salvador for the return to Rio (B).
We recommend you conclude your journey with one of A&K's relaxing 'Brazil Beach Portfolio' escapes. Enjoy seaside resorts, eco-friendly bungalos and boutique luxury accommodation!
Alternatively, see the Amazon & it's unique flora and fauna from a different angle and try A&K's 'Amazon Portfolio'.
Choice of Accommodation
| City | Platinum | Gold |
| Rio | Copacabana Palace (Deluxe Ocean View) | Sofitel Rio (Deluxe Ocean View) |
| Salvador da Bahia | Convento do Carmo (Deluxe) | Casa do Amarelindo (Superior) |
Dinner with an Artist
During your stay in Rio spend an evening in the company of renowned painter Favoretto with dinner and lively conversation in his colonial home in the hillside Santa Teresa district. Guests are warmly welcomed with a glass of caipirinha and hors d’oeuvres followed by a tour of the house and studio and a viewing of Joao’s artworks. The meal is a delectable treat of typical Brazilian cuisine accompanied by wine.
