Salvador Experience

Itinerary

Day 1 Salvador

Passengers will be met at the arrival gate and will be accompanied to the hotel. Guide will assist passengers with handling of luggage at the airport, at the hotel and check-in procedures. Bahia situated on the NE coast of Brazil is a lovely tropical state with white sandy beaches, coconut groves, golden sunshine, refreshing blue sea and great weather year round. It is the heart of Brazil. Once the economic, cultural and political center of the South Atlantic. Bahia is colonial, modern and mystical. White settler from Europe, black slaves from Africa, along with the native Indians built a harmonious life, which still prevails today. Salvador / The Saviour - capital of Bahia was the first capital of Brazil. It is divided into 2 - “Lower City” at sea level contains the old port and commercial district - “Upper City” is reached by stone steps and the Lacerda elevator, it contains the old government buildings, residential district, museums and churches. Salvador and its many beaches are there to be discovered and enjoyed. There are enough churches for each day of the year; majestic and simple: made of gold, silver and stone like the São Francisco and Senhor do Bonfim. There are many museums like the Costa Pinto, which portray the art, customs and life of the past. Fortresses built centuries ago in medieval style still stand. Pelourinho is considered the most important architectural setting in the world that has completely restored recently. Bahia is a unique architectonic monument, with its old mansions and houses. The warmth of the “Baianos” and their openness is evident. People of mixed blood - mulattos - the result of an incredible mixture of races: black, white and indian. Religious festivals like the Capoeira, a dance game originated from the slaves using a musical bow “berimbau”, are fascinating. Bahia is known as the Land of All Saints. It is characterized by its profound and multiple religious beliefs specially Catholicism and Condomblé. Bahia is a fantastic mixing of religions, which constitutes a great part of Bahian soul.

Day 2 Salvador

H/D Historical Bahia Tour Duration: 4 hrs. Tour operates daily except on Sundays Leaving the hotel, tour will stop at Barra Lighthouse, entrance to the All Saints Bay. Baia de Todos os Santos / All Saints’ Bay is not only biggest bay but also one of the biggest in the world. Barra Lighthouse was build using the foundations of the Santo Antonio Fort. After time for photos, tour will pass by Santa Maria Fortress, Porto da Barra where Tomé de Souza docked in the 16th Century; Ladeira da Barra, Vitória and its 19th Century mansions; Campo Grande and the monument of the Liberation of Bahia; Castro Alves Theater, Sete de Setembro Avenue and its throbbing commercial life; São Bento Monastery and last but not least - the main stage of Bahian Carnival - Castro Alves Square. This is the site of the Portuguese America. Tour will continue visiting the upper entrance of the Lacerda Lift; See Square; Terreiro de Jesus - a square with 5 churches, among them the Basilica Cathedral, the Saint Francis of Assissi church - built in the 18th Century and famous for its gold-inlaid interior. Pelourinho – declared in 1985 an UNESCO World Monument, Latin America’s biggest colonial complex with buildings dating back from the 16th, 17th and 18th Century, that has been completely overhauled by the city authorities. Another stop will be at Carmo church and monastery for a visit.Bahia by Night w/ Dinner + Show (SIB)Duration: 3 hrs. Tour operates daily, leaving at 19h45. Bahian folklore tradition is well expressed by the many dances and rituals. A Bahia by Night tour will take passengers to a show house where a typical Bahian and international food buffet dinner will be served. Show will explain the origins of Bahian tradition like the Samba de Roda and the Maculelê, Samba de Caboclo, Candomblé and its Orixás with their unique dancing choreography and drum beats, Puxada de Rede (the pulling of the fishing net) when they are bringing Xaréu (a type of fish) in. Capoeira - a leg contact fight and has become a dance / game, brought to Brazil by the Angola slaves and practiced all over the country and fast becoming practiced in other countries where Brazilian immigrants practice. “Playing ” Capoeira requires fast leg movements that rarely take one of the players off an almost crouching position

Day 3 Salvador

Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Salvador on your own.

Day 4 Salvador

Transfer accompanied by the local guide, from the hotel to the airport.

Trip Details

Accommodation	Superior hotel (3 nts)
Brochure Notes	Blackout Dates: Mar 21-25/08, Apr 18-22/08, May 22-26/08, Sept 05-08/08, Oct 10-13/08, Oct 31-Nov 03/08, Nov 14-17/08, Dec 24-29/08
Departure	Daily
Group Size	No Minimum
Included Highlights	Guided half day tour of Bahia, Dinner and dance show
Meals Included	3 B, 1 D
StartFinish	ex Salvador
Transport	Bus or Van
Brochure Intro	Away from the megacities, Salvador offers the visitor a taste of how Brazil used to be.

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