Colonial Brazil

4 days/3 nights

from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro (or vice versa)
Belo Horizonte – Ouro Preto – Congonhas – Tiradentes –
São João del Rei – Petropolis – Rio de Janeiro

Take a trip back in time to colonial Brazil and discover the unique and magnificent atmosphere of the past days. Centennial baroque churches, neat colonial houses, narrow cobblestone streets and a charming colonial charm will delight you!

Day 1: Belo Horizonte – Ouro Preto

CNF airport transfer – Pousada Ouro Preto.

Day 2: City Tour Ouro Preto

Brazilian breakfast buffet. Full-day excursion (walk) through Ouro Preto, the center of the 18th-century gold rush. The once magical wealth made possible the construction of this picture book city. Today still, 30’000 inhabitants live here. Ouro Preto charms visitors with five museums, 13 hilltop churches, picturesque streets, beautiful squares and colonial country houses. UNESCO has declared Ouro Preto a World Heritage Site because of its historical treasures. Return to the pousada later in the afternoon.

Day 3: Ouro Preto – Congonhas – Tiradentes – São João del Rei

Brazilian breakfast buffet. Transfer to Congonhas. In this well-known historic city in the state of Minas Gerais is the “Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos”. The basilica is home to many ornate sculptures, including the twelve prophets. He is under the security of the homeland. 13:00 Departure by train (only possible on Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from Tiradentes to São João del Rei. Lunch in São João del Rei. Short visit and return to Tiradentes.

Day 4: Tiradentes-Petrópolis – Rio de Janeiro

City walk in the morning to Tiradentes. This old gold mining town lies between two mountain ranges. Its old town with churches, museums and beautiful villas is worth a visit. Tiradentes has been since the name of the famous “puller of teeth” (Tiradentes) Joaquim Jose Silva Xavier., Who was behind a coup against the Portuguese monarchy, without success. Among the local attractions, one of the most beautiful churches in Brazil, the “Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio,” and the museum “Museu do Padre Toledo”, the furniture and religious art shows. In the shops of Tiradentes, you can buy authentic antiques, woodwork and silver jewelry. Departure to Rio de Janeiro and we stop at the imperial city of Petrópolis and visit the museum (closed on Monday) After lunch, the trip continues at 14:30 to arrive in Rio de Janeiro late afternoon.

End of services at the hotel in Rio de Janeiro or GIG / SDU airport.

Hotel classification: assessment of Brazil Insider. The official classification is generally higher.
Price based on 2 persons: Another number of people, route guidance and residence time on request
Exceptions: separate prices for Christmas, New Year, Carnival, Easter and local holidays.
Departures: Daily. Except: Museums are closed on Monday. Train only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Included:
• Accommodation in a double room including breakfast and all taxes
• English speaking guide for all private transfers and excursions
• All entrance fees
• All meals mentioned in the program
• All taxes and service charges

Not included:
• Personal expenses such as drinks, etc.
• Gratuities (optional for guides, drivers, etc.)
• Travel insurance (eg, luggage, cancellation, return extra)
• Flights

Prices and programs subject to change