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FAMILIARIZATION TRIP TO BRAZIL
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Day By Day Date Morning Lunch Time Afternoon Evening
October 6th
Salvador
Arrival in Salvador at 16h15
(TP021) with a special warm
welcome
Check-In at the amazing
Convento do Carmo Hotel
Welcome & Dinner at
Uauá
October 7th
Salvador
Walking tour through the
historical area of
Pelourinho
Visit the Praia do Forte
coast
Inspection and lunch at
Tivoli Praia do Forte Hotel
The Magical Picolino Circus
followed by transfer back to
the hotel
Dinner at Villa Bahia
October 8th
Salvador/ Rio de
Janeiro
Departure to Rio de
Janeiro
Check-In at Pestana
Hotel
Visit and Light Lunch at
the Pestana Hotel
Discovering the Corvcovado
by 4x4 Jeep
Dinner at Sheraton Rio
Hotel
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Day By Day
Date Morning Lunch Time Afternoon Evening
October 9th
Rio de Janeiro
Historical Rio Confeitaria Colombo Maracanã Stadium, the
Football Cathedral
Inspection and dinner at
the iconic Copacabana
Palace
Party time!
October 10th
Rio de Janeiro
Bike Ride through the
coast
The Sugarloaf
Visit and Lunch at Sofitel Rio
Hotel
Visit the Fasano
Flight back home!
(TP074 at 22h35)
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A Conventual Experience Convento do Carmo
Category: 5 stars
Rooms: 79
First ever historical and luxury hotel of
Brazil. Located in the picturesque district of
Pelourinho in Salvador, the Pestana Convento do
Carmo belongs to the traditional Pousadas de
Portugal hotel group. Construction began on this
friary in 1586, commissioned by the First Order of
Carmelite Friars. Over the centuries, it has been
the stage for major historical events and today it is
Brazil’s first luxury historic hotel. The striking
colonial architecture of the Pestana Convento do
Carmo blends with graceful furniture and works of
art, taking back to more elegant age in its imposing
lobby. Its sophisticated services ensure
unforgettable experiences for its guests.
Upon arrival we will have a site inspection at the
hotel before leaving to have dinner.
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Located in the historical center of Salvador, at
Pelourinho, with a predominance of items from the
local culinary , especially the dry beef and their
classics accompaniments or the typical Bahian
moqueca based on stew fish.
Restaurant decorated with stucco walls, giving an
flavor of a typical house from the Northeast
countryside.
The Northeast Spices Day 1 – Dinner at Uauá Restaurant
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Walking departure from Convento do Carmo in
direction to the Pelourinho area, a Unesco Heritage
site and the largest complex of colonial architecture
in South America. Stroll through the spacious
squares and narrow, bustling streets lined with
buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by,
soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.
Be ready! A little surprise is being prepared for you.
We continue our walk towards São Francisco
Church, the most ornate Baroque church in Brazil
completely gilded in gold leaf. We will have time to
see the wonderful views of the “All Saints Bay”,
from the Municipal Square,.
Discovering Salvador Day 2 - 7th October
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Get inspired! Day 2 - 7th October
From the All Saints Bay we will departure towards
north along the scenic Coconut Highway leading to
Praia do Forte, a former fishing village, 80 kms
north of Salvador, home to some of the best
beaches in Bahia. Lunch will be served at the
award winning Tivoli Resort followed by a site
inspection of the property.
During this last day in Salvador we will have the
opportunity to visit one of the most interesting CSR
projects in the region: The Picolino Circus School .
The Picolino Circus School is one the few schools
of its kind in Brazil. It caters for both private
lessons as well as a heartwarming project catering
for underprivileged children.
This evening dinner will be served at the Villa Bahia
Boutique Hotel, a charming small property in a
premium location at Pelourinho
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A modern perspective Pestana Rio Atlântica
Category: 5 Stars
Rooms: 216
The Pestana Rio Atlantica Hotel with his stunning
view over Copacabana Beach occupies a
privileged position on the Avenida Atlântica.
The hotel offers a premium leisure structure with a
panoramic swimming pool, saunas, gym, jacuzzi
and a special beach service.
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After the visit, and a delicious lunch at Pestana
Hotel, we will depart to visit one of the city
highlights : The Corcovado!
In a convertible Jeep, we will discover one of the
most emblematic monuments of Rio de Janeiro,
classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the
World: Christ The Redeemer Statue, surrounded by
the Tijuca Forest, considered the largest urban
forest in the world, with 330 square km of
preserved Mata Atlântica (Tropical Forest), the
highest mountaintops of Rio, waterfalls and hidden
caves. A rich flora, with a great biodiversity and an
incomparable natural beauty.
To finish this first day in Rio, we will have dinner at
the totally renewed Sheraton Rio Hotel, located
near the exclusive Leblon quarter, in a unique
location facing the Ocean. A Resort inside the city!
A different city approach Day 3 - 8th October
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After breakfast we will start our journey through the
historical quarter of the city of Rio de Janeiro,
discovering places such as the Municipal Theater,
Candelaria (the candle-makers), Square XV, the
"Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Court, the cultural
centre located in the beautifully-restored Banco do
Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor (the
listeners) street and Gonçalves Dias Street.
From there we will have lunch at the iconic
Confeitaria Colombo.
During the afternoon we will have a panoramic view
of the North side of the city, including the visit of the
renewed Maracanã Stadium and the Sambódromo
area, the main stage of the Carnival festivities.
Historical journey. Day 4 - 9th October
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Category: 5 Stars
Rooms: 243
Without doubt the Copacabana Palace is the most
traditional five star hotel in the city. Opened in 1923
and recognized internationally for its luxury and
sophistication. The Copacabana Palace is located
on famous Copacabana Beach.
The hotel has ten private meeting rooms with a
total capacity of 2,200 people. The splendid Salão
Nobre and Golden Hall with its famous glass dance
floor lit from below have been beautifully renovated
and reopened its doors in 1995.
To finalize the evening we invite everyone to party
at the famous samba house, located at the Lapa
Quarter, the Rio Scenarium, where we will find the
best samba live music in the city.
A special dinner & party Day 4 - Copacabana Palace Hotel
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Be a “Carioca” for one day Day 5 - 10th October
We will start our morning with a bike ride at the
famous “Calçadão”, whilst discovering the
Copacabana Beach, Ipanema and Leblon. A
passion shared by many “cariocas” that use this
way of transportation on a daily basis. We will
finish our ride at another classic postcard of Rio,
The Sugarloaf. Upon arrival a cable car system will
takes us to the top of both mountains (Urca and
Sugar Loaf). An unforgettable sight from the top of
the Sugar Loaf is the view of Guanabara Bay, with
its curving shoreline and boats of all sizes.
After the sugarloaf a small panoramic tour will be
done through the quarters of Flamengo and
Botafogo, finishing at the Pestana for fresh´up and
check out. Departure to the Sofitel Rio Hotel, where
lunch will be served.
Farewell cocktails at the unique Fasano Hotel, and
transfer to the Airport, for departure on flight TP74,
by 22h35.
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