South & Central America

This two week itinerary combines some of Brazil's old colonial and historic towns, exploring some of the architectural gems Brazil has to offer.  After a few days in the fascinating city of Rio de Janeiro, you fly north to the state of Minas Gerais (General Mines), a state packed with exquisite colonial towns such as Ouro Preto and Tiradentes. 

You spend a couple of nights in each and then fly further north to Bahia and Salvador.  This city is without a doubt one of Brazil's cultural highlights, and you spend a couple of days here, exploring the marvellous historic centre of the town and experiencing its unique African soul through the rich tradition of music, dance and folklore as well as exceptional food. You end the itinerary with a few days in Parati, another enchanting colonial village and a UNESCO designated monument.

Day 1 - Fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Day 2 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro - Transfer to Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel - 3 nights

Day 3 - Full day private sightseeing tour of Rio & Tijuca National Park

Day 4 - At leisure

Day 5 - Fly to Belo Horizonte - Transfer to Ouro Preto - Pousada Nossa Sra do Rosario - 2 nights

Day 6 - Full day sightseeing

Day 7 - Drive to Tiradentes - Solar da Ponte - 2 nights

Day 8 - Full day sightseeing

Day 9 - Drive to Belo Horizonte - Fly to Salvador - Villa Bahia - 3 nights

Day 10 - Full day sightseeing

Day 11 - At leisure

Day 12 - Fly to Rio - Transfer to Parati - Casa Turquesa - 3 nights

Day 13 - Morning city tour of Parati

Day 14 - At leisure

Day 15 - Drive to Sao Paulo and depart to London Heathrow

Day 16 - Arrive London Heathrow

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Rio & Sao Paulo/London).