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Tastes of Brazil

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Belém, Brazil → Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Country: Brazil
Start: Belém, Brazil
End: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, motorised canoe, boat, cog railway, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Witness thousands of parrots departing Ilha dos Papagaios at sunrise.
Explore Ver-o-Peso Market, one of Latin America’s largest open-air markets.
Taste Amazonian ingredients including açaí and pirarucu.
Learn to prepare Bahian moqueca with a cook in Salvador.
Visit Pelourinho’s UNESCO-listed colonial streets and churches.
Discover 18th-century cachaça production in Minas Gerais.
Sample artisanal Minas cheese at a regional dairy farm.
Learn the techniques behind Caipirinhas and Brazilian cocktails in Rio.
Ride the Corcovado cog railway through Tijuca Forest.
Explore Santa Teresa’s art studios, bars, and cultural spaces.
Experience Rio’s street food, cafés, and regional cuisine on a culinary tour.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the journey
Private transportation for all scheduled transfers and touring
All excursions and sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Private English-speaking guides during included tours
Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, drivers, restaurant staff, and hotel porters
Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar purchases, and phone calls
Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks unless specified
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any services or items not specifically mentioned as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to explore Brazil through its regional cuisine and food culture.
Enjoy markets, cooking experiences, and culinary-focused travel.
Are interested in colonial history and Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Prefer a mix of urban exploration and Amazonian river experiences.
Enjoy walking tours through neighbourhoods and historical districts.
Appreciate boutique hotels and culturally immersive experiences.
Want to combine gastronomy with destinations such as Rio and Salvador.
Prefer fast-paced adventure or wildlife-focused expeditions.
Dislike early morning departures for excursions.
Have difficulty walking on cobbled streets or uneven terrain.
Prefer beach resort holidays with minimal touring.
Uncomfortable with humid tropical climates.
Prefer highly structured luxury travel with minimal local interaction.

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Tastes of Brazil

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Belém

Day 2: Belém – Ver-o-Peso & Historical Centre

Day 3: Ilha dos Papagaios

Day 4: Belém – Salvador

Day 5: Salvador – Pelourinho & Bonfim

Day 6: Salvador – Bahian Cooking Experience

Day 7: Salvador – Tiradentes

Day 8: Tiradentes – Distilleries & Cheese Farms

Day 9: Tiradentes – Rio de Janeiro

Day 10: Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado & Santa Teresa

Day 11: Rio de Janeiro – Culinary Exploration

Day 12: Rio de Janeiro

Day 13: Rio de Janeiro (Departure)

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