Encounter Brazil’s colonial history and enjoy a superb overview of the country’s 17th-century baroque art. This trip also delves into the exciting history of Brazil, for example at the historic gold rush towns of Paraty, Tiradentes, Ouro Preto and Mariana which will take you back in time to a long bygone era.
TRAVEL PROGRAMME
16.04.12
Flight with SWISS in Economy Class from Switzerland to São Paulo.
17.04.12
After arrival, transfer to Paraty, a journey of approximately 4 ½ hours.
In the afternoon, we will go for a walk through the historic part of the town.
Dinner at the picturesque restaurant Paraty 33.
Night in the Pousada do Sandi**** hotel, Paraty.
18.04.12
Sail to the offshore islands, including lunch.
Dinner at typical local restaurant Margarida.
19.04.12
Departure for Barra Mansa where we will visit a traditional coffee plantation. En route, we will stop at two plantations; including lunch and dinner.
Night in the Fazenda Ponte Alta***(*) hotel, Barra Mansa.
20.04.12
Travel on to Tiradentes, which is set in a hilly landscape.
Night in the Hotel Pousada Mãe D’Água****, Tiradentes.
21.04.12
Visit the small town and its traditional artisans’ shops.
Dinner at the restaurant Tragaluz.
22.04.12
Transfer to São João del Rei to view its baroque architecture and then continue on via Congonhas to Ouro Preto.
Night in the Pousada Clássica**** hotel, Ouro Preto.
23.04.12
Day excursion in Ouro Preto including lunch.
24.04.12
Transfer to Belo Horizonte, return flight in Economy Class to São Paulo and flight to Zurich.
25.04.12
Arrival in Switzerland.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
– Flights with SWISS in Economy Class from Switzerland to São Paulo and return
– Flight with TAM from Belo Horizonte to São Paulo
– Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
– Accommodation in hotels mentioned above, including breakfast
– Meals as listed above
– All of the transfers, visits and all excursions according to the programme
– Local German- or French-speaking tour guide
– Detailed travel documentation
PRICE* PER PERSON FROM/TO SWITZERLAND
- from CHF 3,360
* Price per person on double-room basis, other categories on request. Business Class supplement CHF 4,880. Minimum 8, maximum 10 participants.
Programme subject to change. The “ARVB” of Kuoni Reisen AG apply