9 DAYS Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis, Iguassu Falls, Florianopolis
Day 1 - Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro late this morning.
You are welcomed and transferred to your
hotel in Copacabana. The rest of the day is
at leisure. Enjoy dinner this evening at the
Pompano Oceano. (D)
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Corcovado
This morning, ride by cable car to the summit
of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Take in spectacular
views of the city from Corcovado
to Guanabara Bay and Niteroi Bridge. Later,
descend and drive along the Leblon and
famous Ipanema beaches before stopping
for lunch at the Art Deco Café Confeitaria
Colombo, one of Rio’s oldest cafes. Your
afternoon tour includes a visit to Corcovado,
upon which stands the Christ Redeemer
statue. En route, see Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon and the traditional Cosme Velho
neighborhood. Take a cogwheel train to the
famous statue and enjoy the stunning vista before descending. (BL)
Day 3 - Petropolis
The mountain retreat of Petropolis has
been called the Imperial City since the
times of Emperor Pedro II. Visit the Imperial
Museum, which was the summer residence
of Emperor D. Pedro II, and is where all of
his treasures are displayed. Continue to the
Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was
buried. Also view the tombstones of D. Pedro
II and his wife. From there, you will see the
Crystal Palace, which was built in France
and moved to Brazil, where it was destined
to shelter exhibitions and great parties promoted
by Princess Isabel. (BL)
Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Fly to Iguassu Falls this morning and transfer
to your hotel. Later this afternoon, enjoy
a walking tour with a local guide along the
Brazilian side of the falls, which are one of
the natural wonders of the world. (BD)
Day 5 - Iguassu Falls National Park– Argentine Side
Travel by coach to the Argentine side
of Iguassu Falls. Continue on to Iguassu
National Park to enjoy a guided walking tour
of this natural wonderland. The afternoon
is free. Tonight, enjoy a barbecue dinner and
Latin show at the Rafain Hotel. (BD)
Day 6 - Iguassu Falls / Florianopolis
Fly to Florianopolis, capital of Santa Catarina.
Santa Catarina is a paradisiacal island, with
white sandy beaches, azure blue lagoons
and lush green hills. Blessed with a temperate
climate, Santa Catarina is home to many
European immigrants from Italy, Germany,
Hungary and Scandinavia who have imported
their customs, cultures and cuisines. It is the
ideal spot to enjoy a European vacation away
from Europe. Stay overnight at the deluxe
hotel, which is considered among the best
resorts in Brazil. (BD)
Days 7 - Florianopolis
Enjoy two days at leisure during which you
can pursue independent activities. Ask about
the myriad optional tours available by boat
and by land. (BD)
Days 8 - Florianopolis
Enjoy two days at leisure during which you
can pursue independent activities. Ask about
the myriad optional tours available by boat
and by land. (BD)
Day 9 - Florianopolis / North America
Fly to São Paulo this evening to connect with
your onward flight home. (B)
