Samba, waterfalls and colonial atmosphere

Upon arrival in São Paulo, guests will be accommodated at the luxurious Tivoli Mofarrej hotel. In the afternoon, they will go sightseeing the city with their guide. They will visit Estação da Luz, a railway station from 1867, to see its unique architecture. They will go to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catedral da Sé) and then to the Japanese district of Liberdade. They will also walk along the famous Paulista Avenue and visit the Ibirapuera city park with a museum designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

After breakfast, guests will fly to Brazil to the Iguazú Falls. They will stay at the exclusive Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, which is a short walk from the waterfall. In the afternoon, they will walk along a picturesque route over the waterfall, which will end with a delicious drink served in a picturesque setting during sunset.

Today, guests will have the opportunity to admire the Argentinian part of the waterfall and tropical flora and fauna while traveling by train. Lunch will be served in a restaurant overlooking the largest part of the waterfall, the so-called Devil's Throat (Spanish: Garganta del Diablo), which marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. The water here falls from as much as 82 m, i.e. from a height higher than Niagara Falls. Walk along the route above the waterfall and then return to the exclusive Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.

After breakfast, fly to Belo Horizonte and then drive to Ouro Preto. This Brazilian city was founded in the 17th century, when gold was discovered in the local rivers. During its greatest prosperity, the city's characteristic baroque architecture was created. There are many valuable monuments included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Accommodation in the luxurious Hotel Solar do Rosário.

Today, guests will see the 18th-century church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Museum of Mineralogy, the Church of Our Lady of Pilar (Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar) and the opera building. Then they will go to the town of Mariana, the oldest settlement in the state of Minas Gerais, to walk the picturesque streets of the colonial old town in the baroque style. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Return to the luxurious Hotel Solar do Rosário.

After breakfast, guests will fly to Rio de Janeiro. Accommodation at the exclusive Belmond Copacabana Palace hotel. In the evening they will be able to feel like locals Rio and go for dinner to a local restaurant, listen to live music, and finally be carried away by the hot rhythms of samba. The rest will be able to discover the secrets of local cuisine during culinary workshops. An excellent chef will help guests prepare the most characteristic Brazilian dishes.

Guests will have the opportunity to experience the fascinating carnival culture. They will learn about the process of building the famous floats on which dancers perform during the carnival parade. They will also be able to dress in carnival costumes and learn a few samba steps. After lunch at a private estate, they will visit the gorgeous bohemian district of Santa Teresa to admire its Art Deco architecture. Return to the luxurious Belmond Copacabana Palace.

This afternoon, guests will take a cable car to the top of the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain to admire the sunset with a delicious cocktail in hand. Return to the exclusive Belmond Copacabana Palace hotel.

After breakfast, guests will go to Mount Corcovado to admire the fantastic view of Rio and the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Return to the hotel and free time before leaving for the airport. Departure to the country.