DAY 1: RIO
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Reception and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO-CORCOVADO-HISTORIC RIO
After breakfast, we will have a full day tour including Corcovado and a historical tour – lunch included.
We will depart from the hotel at 09:00 to visit Christ the Redeemer. One of Brazil’s most important monuments and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, located at the top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, the monument is 30 meters high (not including the pedestal, which adds 8 meters) and its outstretched arms measure 28 meters. Inaugurated in 1931, after a process that lasted approximately nine years, it was conceived by Father Pedro Maria Boss and designed by engineer Hector da Silva Costa, with the collaboration of French sculptor Paul Landowski.
On the historical tour, you’ll get to know old Rio and have the opportunity to explore the cultural side of this beautiful city. Rio is also a city with a glorious and honorable past that is definitely worth exploring. This privileged tour of colonial Rio highlights the hidden, preserved, and authentic Rio, with notable sites such as the old Lapa neighborhood, with its famous aqueduct arches; Plaza 15, Rio’s historic center, home to the restored Royal Palace and the Historical Museum; the imposing Candelaria Church; and the São Bento Monastery, considered the city’s richest historic building. It also includes Rio’s financial heart, Rio Branco Avenue, and Cinelandia Square, home to the magnificent Municipal Theater.
Free evening
DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO-SUGARLOAF
After breakfast, we will have a half-day tour including Sugarloaf Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain, comprised of two peaks: Urca and Sugarloaf, are connected by a double-decker cable car. The first stop offers views of the bay, the forest, and Copacabana, while the final climb offers panoramic views of the city and the coast. Both locations offer breathtaking views, making them must-see attractions.
Afternoon at leisure.
Departure from the hotel at 19:00 – Dinner and a Show at the Roxy Dinner Show
The Roxy Dinner Show is a new and unique experience in Rio de Janeiro that combines a delicious dinner with music and dancing. Located in the heart of the Copacabana neighborhood, the event offers an evening of high-quality entertainment, ideal for those seeking a fun and cultural experience. During the show, you’ll enjoy an engaging performance that combines Brazilian music with vibrant dance routines, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO-PETRÓPOLIS
Full-day private tour to Petrópolis – Lunch included at a steakhouse.
Departure from the hotel at 08:00 for Petrópolis. After a short excursion into the mountains, enjoying the subtropical vegetation surrounding the city, you will arrive in Petrópolis, a typical provincial town with an excellent climate and old cobblestone streets, often traveled by horses and carriages similar to those used during the Empire. Visit the cathedral and the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, the last emperor of Brazil. The palace, now the Imperial Museum, displays an excellent collection of imperial jewels, furniture, paintings, and tapestries from the Empire. Return and arrival in Rio de Janeiro in the late afternoon.
Free evening.
DAY 5: RIO DE JANEIRO-PARATÍA
(270 km, approximately 5 hours)
After breakfast, depart for Paraty. Travel to the colonial city of Paraty, along the Costa Verde. Free lunch. Two-night accommodation in a 4-star guesthouse.
In the afternoon, after lunch (not included) and a short break, you will walk through the historic center, with its neocolonial buildings and cobblestone streets.
Dinner is included in the evening.
DAY 6: PARATY
Paraty, a small fishing and farming village, is nestled in a lush tropical setting between the sea and the mountains.
In the morning, we will enjoy a boat ride around the tropical islands of the bay, swimming in its turquoise waters. Lunch is included and will be served during the island-hopping tour.
Free evening.
DAY 7: PARATY-RIO-AIRPORT
Transfer to the airport in Rio in time to board your departure flight to your next destination. End of services!
