Salvador-Recife 524mi/842km

Highlights:

• Africa in the New-World: Salvador
• Maceió: the friendly beach capital
• Dutch Influence in the 'Venice of the Northeast': Colonial trading outposts Olinda and Recife

Including:

• 8 Days/7 Nights in Brazil
• 3 Dinners
• 7 Brazilian Buffet Breakfasts
• All Transfers**
• SouthAmerica.travel Tour Guide
  

At the airport, your

This evening, opt for a Bahia by Night excursion including dinner.

Tuesday: Continue your explorations of the city, or opt to visit Praia do Forte, including a visit to the Turtle Station Tamar and lunch.
Wednesday: Transfer by coach to Maceió. Located on the "Linha Verde", the green strip north of Salvador, you are never far away from the beach and the palm tree forests. The small capital of Alagoas state is modest, yet declared a "very friendly city with a low crime rate" by the South American Handbook. This is one of the most famous beach resort towns amongst Brazilians, yet undiscovered by the international crowd. Tonight, stay in the famous beach district in the Melia or Jatiuca hotel right on the beach. After dinner (included) enjoy the light breeze of the trade winds during your walk along the extensive beach promenade.
Thursday: Beach life at it's finest - enjoy! Beach, sun, a fruit drink (not even the Brazilians are always familiar with the fruits used to create the delicious "Vitaminas") or opt to take a "Jangada" sail boat out to the reefs, where you can swim in one of the tidal pools.
Friday: The scenic journey to Recife takes only 2 1/2 hours. The city is built on land reclaimed from the ocean by the Dutch. Check in to the Manibu Recife Hotel 4**** in the city beach district and enjoy a stroll along Boa Viagem ("bon voyage") with its many protective coral reefs. Tonight's seafood dinner is a mix of European influences, served Brazilian-style.

Saturday: Sightseeing includes the newly restored historical district of Recife, a city with 39 bridges and 50 canals. Colonial baroque architecture rests under palm trees.

Splendid Olinda, just 7km away, was the original state capital until it was jealously set afire by the Dutch Prince Maurice of Nassau in 1637 to elevate his city of Recife. Built on hills above Recife, with it's many esteemed baroque churches under shading palm trees, it has become an artist's colony. The city has been given World Heritage Cultural Site status by UNESCO, as well as being declared a National Monument by the Brazilian government, with funds for restoration donated by the Dutch government. This included excursion leaves you plenty of time to return for Recife to say boa viagem on one of the best beaches Brazil has to offer.

Sunday: Depart today for the continuation of your journey, or a safe return home.

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