Argentina and Brazil – Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls – Rio de Janeiro

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Duration

12 дни

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

70 people

Languages

Bulgarian

About this tour

Travel documents and visa requirements:

  • an international passport with a minimum validity of 6 months after the date of return, i.e. the passport must be valid at least until 01.06.2025.
  • for children under 18 travelling with or without one parent, in addition to the international passport it is necessary to carry a notarised power of attorney from one or both parents, as well as a birth certificate in case the parents’ surnames are different
  • Argentina – visa-free for stays of up to 90 calendar days.
  • Brazil – visa-free for stays of up to 90 calendar days.

Payment method:

  • The reservation is valid upon payment of the following amounts:
  1. Deposit of 2500 BGN per person upon enrolment;
  2. the surcharge up to 100% must be paid at the latest 45 days before the departure date, i.e. by 07.10.2024 inclusive.

Important conditions and clarifications:

  • The offer is valid for a minimum of 14 tourists.
  • The group is expected to be between 14 and 20 tourists.
  • Deadline for notification of uncollected minimum – 40 days before departure.
  • The package price is calculated for the following courses:
  • USD 1 = BGN 1.81 as of 13.03.2024.

In the event of an increase or decrease in the exchange rate within 5%, the Agency reserves the right to recalculate the quoted rates at the time of final payment in accordance with Article 87, paragraph 3 of the Tourism Act.

  • Airlines reserve the right to change flight times. A change in flight times cannot be a reason for cancellation.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to change the hotels listed in the program with others that are identical in quality and category.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to change the sequence of the programme events.
  • In the event of adverse weather conditions or other force majeure circumstances, the program may be subject to change and those enrolled will be notified in a timely manner.
  • The Iguazu Falls program is conducted according to the times of domestic flights, which are specified up to one month before the departure date.
  • The service of the local guides is in English/Spanish, with translation into Bulgarian by the group leader.
  • Additional excursions and activities must be booked and paid for in Bulgaria at the latest when paying for the package. The prices for the additional excursions are based on a minimum of 10 participants and are calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = 1.81 BGN as of 13.03.2024. Prices for additional events are subject to reconfirmation up to 50 days prior to departure date.
 

Travellers have the right to unilaterally terminate the contract at any time prior to the commencement of the tour package upon payment of the following amounts:

Cancellation periods and penalties:

  • After the first deposit is paid and the contract is signed up to 100 days before the departure date – no penalty is charged;
  • From 99 to 80 days before departure – 10% of the total contract amount;
  • From 79 to 45 days before departure – the amount of the deposit;
  • From 44 days to the date of departure – 100% of the total contract amount.

In the event that the USER voluntarily cancels his/her trip, during its duration, all additional costs, including transportation costs, shall be at his/her own expense.
The USER has the right to transfer his/her right to travel to a third party within a period of time according to the specifics of the destination, the issuance of airline tickets on international flights and no later than 45 days before the departure dateand shall be obliged to pay to the TOUR OPERATOR only the amounts due in connection with any reissue of the tickets.

Information on health requirements up to date as of 13.03.2024:

Argentina:

  • There are no mandatory medical or sanitary requirements to travel to and from Argentina.
  • There are no mandatory vaccines.
  • There are no COVID-19 requirements to travel to and from Argentina.

Brazil:

  • There are no mandatory medical or sanitary requirements to travel to and from Argentina.
  • There are no mandatory vaccines.
  • There are no COVID-19 related requirements to travel to and from Brazil.

Due to the dynamically changing situation, information on the requirements and medical conditions for visiting each programme country are subject to reconfirmation as the travel period approaches.

Travel for persons with reduced mobility: travel is generally NOT suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

Highlights

  • Flight from Sofia
  • Date: 20.11.2024
  • Price from 3578.00 €
  • 12 days / 9 nights: 4 in Buenos Aires with early check-in and breakfast on arrival 21.11 , 2 in Iguazu, 3 in Rio de Janeiro
  • *An attractive excursion program including visits to:
  • * the capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires;
  • *Early check-in and breakfast immediately after landing in Buenos Aires;
  • *One of the new natural wonders of the world - Iguazu Falls;
  • *one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil and the world - Rio de Janeiro;
  • *The price includes all the transfers and tours described in the program with comfortable buses, entrance fees to the Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side, the Bird Park on the Brazilian side;
  • *Excellent four star hotels in Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu and Rio de Janeiro with central location;
  • *The hotel in Buenos Aires is within walking distance of the Obelisk and the central, most beautiful part of the city;
  • *The hotel in Puerto Iguazu has a swimming pool and jacuzzi in a tropical garden, again in the centre of the settlement;
  • *The Rio de Janeiro hotel is on the beachfront in the centre of the prestigious Copacabana area, with a rooftop pool overlooking Copacabana beach and the statue of Christ;
  • *Experienced tour guide from Bulgaria throughout the trip who translates into Bulgarian;
  • *Departure date: 20.11.2024
  • Time difference during travel between:
  • Sofia, Bulgaria - Rome, Italy ( -1 hour)
  • Sofia, Bulgaria - Buenos Aires, Argentina ( -5 hours)
  • Sofia, Bulgaria - Iguazu, Argentina / Iguazu, Brazil (-5 hours)
  • Sofia, Bulgaria - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (-5 hours)

Included/Excluded

  • Air ticket Sofia - Rome - Buenos Aires // Rio de Janeiro - Rome - Sofia with ITA Airways including baggage per passenger:
  • 1 piece of checked baggage up to 23 kg with overall dimensions up to 158 cm
  • 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8 kg and 55 x 35 x 25 cm on board per passenger;
  • 1 accessory of your choice: handbag, backpack, laptop measuring 45 x 36 x 20 cm that fits under the seat of the armchair
  • Airport charges for international ITA Airways flights of EUR 367 (subject to reconfirmation upon ticketing);
  • Air ticket for domestic flight Buenos Aires - Iguazu with airport taxes including 1 piece of checked baggage up to 15 kg and one hand baggage up to 8 kg on board per passenger
  • Air ticket for domestic flight Iguazu - Rio de Janeiro with airport taxes including 1 piece of checked baggage up to 23 kg and one hand baggage up to 7 kg on board per passenger
  • All transfers and transport by air-conditioned coaches according to the described program;
  • overnight stays according to the itinerary in the hotels or similar:
  • 4 nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the centrally located HOTEL DAZZLER MAIPU 4* or similar
  • 2 nights in Iguazu, Argentina at the centrally located HOTEL SAINT GEORGE 4* or similar
  • 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at WINDSOR CALIFORNIA COPACABANA 4* on Copacabana Beach or similar
  • 9 breakfasts in the restaurants of the hotels on the programme
  • Described visits and tour program, including transport, local guide in English with translation into Bulgarian by the representative of the tour operator:
  • Two half-day sightseeing tours of Buenos Aires;
  • Full day tour of Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side with entrance fees included;
  • Half-day tour of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side with entrance fees included;
  • Visit the Bird Park from the Brazilian side with entrance fees included;
  • Half-day city tour in Rio to the Corcovado Mountain and the statue of Christ - ascent by rail, ticket and entrance fees included and visit to the Maracana Stadium (no entrance fee included);
  • Half-day tour of Rio with a visit to Sugar Loaf Hill - cable car ascent;
  • Local guides in English with translation into Bulgarian by the representative of the tour operator;
  • A representative of the tour operator who accompanies the group from Bulgaria and takes care of the organization of the trip and helps with translation.
  • Medical insurance "Travel assistance" with a cover of 20 000 euro in ZD Euroins AD for the period of travel. The insurance cover also provides for the cost of hospital treatment in the event of a "COVID 19" illness;
  • Additional excursions and activities must be booked and paid for in Bulgaria at the latest when paying for the package. The prices for the additional excursions are based on a minimum of 8 participants and are calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = 1.80 BGN as of 13.03.2024. Prices for additional events are subject to reconfirmation up to 45 days prior to departure date.
  • Argentina:
  • Boat trip on the Tigris and Paraná Delta for about 5 hours - 77 EUR;
  • Tango show and dinner with drinks at "La Ventana" - 115 EUR;
  • Full-day excursion to Santa Susana Ranch in the Argentine pampas (regular tour) - 199 EUR;
  • Full-day excursion to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay - 430 EUR for a group of 10-14 people; 395 EUR for a group of 15 or more people;
  • Great Adventure Tour - boat adventure in the waters of the Iguazu River and jungle trucks - 100 EUR
  • Brazil:
  • Helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls, Brazil duration 9-11 minutes) - to be booked and paid for on the spot, as it is weather related at the time - 170 EUR valid as of 13/03/2024 (price subject to change at any time, for which the tour operator will notify those booked in due time);
  • Rio by night - dinner in a typical restaurant + samba show Ginga Tropical - 170 EUR (drinks are not included, can be ordered on site for an extra charge);
  • Dinner at the Palace Churrascaria - 55 EUR - salads, starters and desserts
  • Service fee for local guides and drivers - 50 EUR (payable at the time of payment of the basic package)
  • Additional payment in case of increase in airport, transport and exchange rates (to be announced 20 days before departure)
  • Entrance fees for sites not included in the program;
  • Drinks and meals outside the program;
  • Expenditure of a personal nature;
  • Trip cancellation insurance at the client's request. 1, item 14 of the Tourism Act with ZD Euroins AD, covering the costs of trip cancellation, trip curtailment and interruption due to health reasons of the traveler, his relatives, including COVID-19, urgent appearance at a lawsuit, redundancy, etc. The insurance shall be taken out at the latest within 5 calendar days from the date of contract and payment of deposit. The insurance premium is approximately 5% of the sum insured.

Itinerary

DAY-1

20.11.2024 (Wednesday): SOFIA - ROME - BUENOS AIRES
Meeting at Sofia Airport at 14:50 with a representative of the tour operator travelling with the group.
ITA Airways international flight AZ 521 Sofia 17:50 - Rome 18:45 (duration 1 h 55 min)
ITA Airways international flight AZ 680 Rome 22:30 - Buenos Aires 08:40 on 21.11.2024 (duration 14 h 10 min)

Day 2

21.11.2024 (Thursday): BUENOS AIRES
Brazil and Argentina Arrival at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport at 08:40. Welcome by a representative of the local tour operator in the Argentine capital.
Welcome to Argentina!

Early check-in, immediately upon arrival and breakfast at HOTEL DAZZLER MAIPU 4* or similar. Free time to rest after the long flight.
14,00 ч. Start of a half-day tour of the southern areas of the capital Buenos Aires with a local guide (included in the package price, duration about 4 hours).
The tour will start with a visit to the neighborhood founded by Italian immigrants - La Boca, famous for its typical colorful houses, cobblestone streets and many restaurants and tango performances. We will have the opportunity to walk along Caminito Street, known as the birthplace of tango. The tour continues with a stop for photos in front of the stadium of one of the most famous local football teams "Boca Juniors"- Estadio Alberto X. Armando. The other name of the stadium is "La Bombonera". Diego Maradona himself has trained here.
Next, visit the city centre or Plaza de Mayo, where you can see the Presidential Building, also known as the Pink House. Here is also the modern building of the largest Cathedral in the country, and opposite it is one of the few preserved buildings from the 18th century, known by the name of Cabildo, which once served as the town hall. We'll also pass along Avenida de Mayo, which "connects" the country's legislative and executive branches - at one end is the Presidency, and at the other end is the Senate (the country's Parliament). The famous Tortoni Cafe is also located here, with an authentic interior preserved since the mid-19th century (not open to the public, you can visit it at your leisure). Opened by the French immigrant Touan in 1858, the café was the centre of Argentina's cultural and political elite. Over the years it has been visited by celebrities such as Albert Einstein, Federico García Lorca, Hillary Clinton, Robert Duval and Juan Carlos I. It has been declared a National Historical Monument of Argentina.
The tour continues north to Avenida 9 de julio (9th of July Avenue), which is also the widest boulevard in the world. Here is the famous Obelisk - a symbol of the city.
Return to the hotel.
There is the opportunity to stroll along the nearby 9th of July Avenue, as well as the popular pedestrian street Florida, one of the most attractive in the Argentine capital.
Overnight. /Buenos Aires/

DAY-3

22.11.2024 (Friday): BUENOS AIRES
brazil and argentina Breakfast.
Today we continue our exploration of Buenos Aires with a half-day tour of the northern part of the city with a local guide (included in the package price, duration about 4 hours).
We will start the tour with a photo break at the place where the Flower of Metal (Floralis Genéric) is located, near the Faculty of Law of the local university. The flower is designed to open in the morning as the sun rises and close in the evening as it sets. This makes it unique and one of the symbols of the city. Drive past the Exhibition Centre and the National Museum of Fine Arts.
Next, stop in the Ricoletta district, one of the most prestigious in the city, famous for its French-style administrative and residential buildings and numerous museums. The Ricoletta Cemetery is also located here - a kind of open-air museum, which we will visit (entrance fee included). Celebrities such as Evita Perón, Argentine presidents, local artists and painters, Nobel laureates and even Napoleon's daughter are buried there.
The tour continues by passing through the Palermo district , famous for its expensive aristocratic homes overlooking the park. Palermo is also home to the Japanese Gardens and the Botanical Gardens of Buenos Aires.
The excursion will end with a visit to one of the most beautiful and unique buildings in the capital - the bookstore El Ateneo Grand Splendid. The building that houses it was originally used as a theatre - Teatro Gran Splendid and was built in 1919. For many years, the place was not run by anyone, and in 2000 it was converted into a bookshop. The interior has been preserved, as the former stage now houses a café, the boxes, and the balconies with ornate decorations have been converted into bookshelves and reading areas.
Return to the hotel and free time or optional extra activities.
Afternoon - boat trip on the Tigre and Paraná Delta for about 5 hours (extra charge)
Departure by bus from the hotel along one of the main boulevards, Libertador Avenue, leading to the northern elegant neighborhoods such as Vicente Lopez and Olivos, where the residence of the Argentine President is located. We will also pass by San Isidro, with its eponymous neo-Gothic cathedral, and the San Fernando district. The town of Tigre is located on the river of the same name, part of the Paraná Delta, and is one of the most popular places for locals to relax and escape the city, with its numerous small islands, channels and arms, tributaries of the great Paraná River. Our journey along the river will start at Tigre Pier and continue along the network of canals as we admire the green islands, elegant cottages, Victorian docks, gardens and boating clubs. We will encounter many canoes, the local grocery store (again on a ship), private boats and many smiling people. We'll also travel along the Lujan, Sarmiento, Tigre and San Antonio rivers while sipping on a cup of aromatic coffee and sampling the local Argentinian butter cookies, Alfajores. Arrive at the pier and return to the hotel by bus.
Price per person: 77 EUR
The price is valid for a minimum of 10 booked tourists and includes: individual transfer for the group only to/from the port of Tigre, boat trip, local guide in English, escort of the group by the Bulgarian guide and translation into Bulgarian.
*When between 2 and 9 tourists are enrolled, the excursion is conducted with a group transfer with other tourists in English or Spanish and is not accompanied by the Bulgarian guide.
Total duration: about 5 hours
19:30 ч. - Tango show and dinner with drinks at "La Ventana" (extra charge).
brazil and argentina A remarkable spectacle with the most sensual dance, the tango, taking place at La Ventana restaurant-theatre with dinner and drinks included.
Experience an evening of tango in one of the most prestigious dance halls in Buenos Aires, located in the heart of San Telmo, the old quarter of Buenos Aires. This show features over 30 artists on stage with a live orchestra that will leave you speechless and reveal the sensuality of tango and the beauty of national folklore. Entering the lounge is like travelling back in time: it was once an old residential house, and the interior is very well preserved. La Ventana is one of the best shows Buenos Aires has to offer.
Dinner starts at 20:00. The show starts at 22:00.
Includes: transfer to/from the hotel, guide, dinner with drinks and rich show program.
Price per person: 115 EUR
The price is valid for a minimum of 10 booked tourists and includes: transfer to/from the hotel, guide, dinner with drinks and a rich show program, escorting the group by a local guide in English and the Bulgarian guide.
*When between 2 and 9 tourists are enrolled, the excursion is conducted with a group transfer with other tourists in English and Spanish and is not accompanied by the Bulgarian guide.
Total duration: about 4 hours
Overnight. /Buenos Aires/

DAY 4

23.11.2024 (Saturday): BUENOS AIRES - The Argentine pampas
Breakfast. Free day in Buenos Aires or optional additional excursion.
Free day for sightseeing in Buenos Aires or option for a full day excursion to the Argentine pampas and Santa Susana Ranch with included lunch with drinks - land of the gauchos (extra charge).
Today we will travel outside the big city and explore the habits of the Argentine "cowboys" as we hike in one of the world's most expansive flatlands - the Argentine pampas. The trip is about 80 km from Buenos Aires, where we will stop at the Santa Susana Ranch. Here we will be welcomed by our hosts with a drink and "empanadas" (traditional bites of meat in dough). We will then have free time to engage in various activities traditional to the ranch - horseback riding, wagon rides, ranch tours, etc.
Lunch follows with the traditional "asados" or different types of meat roasted on an open fire, sausages and a variety of salads, homemade desserts, drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks included in the price) and last but not least - the traditional Argentine tea "mate". During lunch, we will watch a folklore show with live performances of local music and dance, and at the end of lunch, we will witness horse racing, a demonstration of the skills of the gauchos and... a selected lady will receive the heart of her gaucho in an unforgettable way.
Price: 199 EUR (regular tour)
Includes: bus transfer, local guide service, extensive lunch, drinks, horseback riding, show program. The tour is conducted with group transfer with other tourists in English and Spanish. If 10 people are registered, the group will be accompanied by the Bulgarian guide.
Total duration: about 8 hours
Overnight. /Buenos Aires/

DAY-5

24.11.2024 (Sunday): BUENOS AIRES / MONTEVIDEO IN URUGUAY
Brazil and Argentina Full-day excursion to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay (extra charge). Journey by hydrofoil, about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Early in the morning, at 06:00, transfer to the port to sail to Montevideo. Arrive before noon in the Uruguayan capital and be met by a local guide in English.
Next is a sightseeing tour with a visit to the old part of the city and the central Plaza Matriz, the fountain, the Cathedral, the old Cabildo City Hall, the Uruguay Club, the Solis Theatre, Independence Square with the monument to the national hero José G. Artigas, the Citadel, the Palacio Salvo, famous for its architecture. The tour will continue along 18th of July Boulevard where most of the shops are located as well as the Legislative Chamber. You will visit the residential area of Del Prado as well as the Parliament, also the Obelisk, built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the country's first constitution. We continue to Batlle Park and Ordoñez Park, named after one of the country's presidents and a favourite holiday spot for locals. Next is the La Carreta monument (the wagon) and the Centenario stadium. We'll pass through the Carrasco neighborhood, Montevideo's waterfront street, Virgilio Square and several waterfront neighborhoods such as Punta Gorda, Malvin, Buceo - with the famous yacht club, Punta Carretas and the golf club.
Arrive at the port and sail to Buenos Aires. Arrival in the Argentine capital around 22:00.
Price per person for a minimum of 10 people: 430 EUR per person.
Price per person for groups of 15 or more: 395 EUR per person.
The price includes: transfers to/from the hotel, ferry tickets, full day tour in Montevideo with a local guide in English, group accompaniment by the Bulgarian guide and translation.
Duration: about 16 hours.
Overnight. /Buenos Aires/

25.11.2024 (Monday): BUENOS AIRES - IGUASU /flight/
Breakfast. Free time in Buenos Aires.
Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Iguazu. Pick up by the partner agency, transfer and accommodation at HOTEL SAINT GEORGE 4* or similar. Free time.
Overnight. /Puerto Iguazu, Argentina/

DAY-7

26.11.2024 (Tuesday): the IGUASU FALLS on the Argentine side
brazil and argentina Breakfast.
Full day tour of Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side (included in the price). Today we will spend an unforgettable day in Iguazu Natural Park and see the waterfalls from the Argentine side. 80% of them are located here and only 20% are on the Brazilian side. These over 275 waterfalls are formed by the two rivers Iguazu and Paraná, with the water falling from 82m in some places, and the average amount of water that flows over the falls is around 1500 m3 per second and varies depending on the season and the full flow of the rivers.
We will take a walk along the hiking trails, which offer amazing views of the waterfalls and where we can photograph them and enjoy this natural phenomenon. We will be left breathless by what we will see and speechless by the beauty of nature.
Free time for lunch (own expense).
In the afternoon - those who wish, will have the opportunity to plunge into the crystal waters of the waterfalls, participating in the "Great Adventure Tour" - an adventure by boat in the waters of the Iguazu River and trucks in the jungle for an additional fee.
The "Great Adventure" tour combines the very essence of the Iguazu National Park: the jungle and the waterfalls. Departing from the "Operations Center" or "Visitor Center", we will enter the jungle along the Yacaratiá Trail in trucks specially designed for this environment. Bilingual guides (Spanish and English) will present the natural and cultural resources of the site. This 5 kilometre stretch ends in Puerto Macuco. At its dock, visitors will board boats that will sail the lower Iguazu River for 6 kilometers, heading to the waterfalls area, enjoying plenty of rapids. Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros (Three Musketeers) waterfall, visitors will be able to see the waterfall from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, topped with the view of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). Then the most exciting moment comes when you face the incomparable San Martín Falls, the second largest and the largest that a boat can reach. We will then sail 6km down river to Puerto Macuco where, after climbing 150m up the hill, we will board the trucks and travel back to our operations centre.
Price: 100 EUR / no minimum participants required/
Duration: about 2 hours.
Disclaimer: The tour is not permitted for children under the age of 12, pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, neck or back conditions, recent surgery, or any person with a physical, cognitive, and/or sensory impairment who cannot respond to an emergency in the rapids of the lower Iguazú River.
Overnight. /Puerto Iguazu, Argentina/

DAY-8

27.11.2024 (Wednesday): the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side - RIO DE JANEIRO /flight/
brazil and argentina Breakfast at the hotel.
Half day tour with local guide to Iguazu Falls from Brazilian side (included in price). Today we will again have the opportunity to enjoy the "Big Water", as the word of Iguazú Indian origin sounds in translation. Walking along the specially built observation platforms, we will be captivated by a series of waterfalls and colorful rainbows that nature paints before our eyes, until we reach a huge platform where the giant "Garganta del Diablo" will "bathe" us, allowing us to feel its power with all our senses.
Next, visit the Bird Park (included in the price). The park is home to over 1000 birds from different parts of Brazil. Located close to Iguazu National Park, we will have the opportunity to see up close different species of parrots, toucans, flamingos and the world's smallest bird, the hummingbird, as well as many other colourful bird species.
Possibility of a helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls for an additional fee (to be requested and paid locally) - 170 EUR, subject to change at any time, for which the tour operator will inform in due time (duration 9-11 minutes)
Late afternoon transfer to Foz do Iguazu airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. The flight is tailored to the time required to complete the programme in Iguazu /to the Brazilian side/.
Landing in the second largest city in Brazil. Meet and greet by a representative of the local tour operator and transfer to one of the most popular resort areas of Rio de Janeiro - Copacabana.
Accommodation on the Atlantic coast at WINDSOR CALIFORNIA COPACABANA 4* or similar.
Overnight. /Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/

DAY-9

28.11.2024 (Thursday): the RIO DE JANEIRO
Breakfast.
Half-day tour in cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro with a local guide (about 6 hours, included in the package price). The tour includes a visit to Mount Corcovado, on the top of which is one of the most famous monuments in the world - the statue of Christ the Saviour.
The statue of Christ the Savior can be seen from all points of Rio, it is a symbol of the city and attracts millions of tourists every year. Located at the top of Corcovado Mountain (710 m), it offers panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro. The monument was erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Brazil's independence and was inaugurated in 1931. The statue is reached by a cog railway that passes through the world's largest urban rainforest, the Tijuca Nature Park. There are only 100 stairs (there is also an elevator) to the observation deck, from which the view is stunning.
Departure from Corcovado to the most famous stadium in Brazil - Maracana. It is the largest stadium in South America and one of the largest in the world. Originally designed with an impressive capacity of 210,000 seats, after its reconstruction in 2014, the stadium can host up to 79,000 fans. We will have a photo break outside the stadium, and those who wish can come inside - if possible and if there is no football match (entrance fee not included 65 BRL - subject to change, which will be advised in due course).
Return to the hotel around 15:00. Free time.
In the evening - optional, Rio by night - dinner in a typical restaurant + samba show (extra charge).
Departure from the hotel to a local restaurant where we will have the opportunity to taste typical Brazilian dishes, including a variety of meats (drinks are extra).
After dinner we will go to a typical show hall to watch the show Ginga Tropical. This lively show will captivate you with dances from Brazilian folklore, singers, lambada, foro and xaxado, a demonstration of capoeira - this remarkable martial art with many acrobatic and dance elements, performances of samba and reggaeton, recreated with colorful costumes, rhythmic music and incredible mood. At the end of the performance, we will dance along with the beautiful dancers and have the opportunity to take photos with them. Fun is guaranteed! During the performance you will have the opportunity to taste the popular cocktail caipirinha and more.. /for an additional fee/.
* The show room also has a bar with a wide selection of drinks, which you can order for an additional fee.
Price: 170 EUR
The price is valid for a minimum of 10 booked tourists and includes: transfer, guide, dinner (drinks not included), spectacular show, group escort by the Bulgarian guide.
Total duration: about 5 hours
Overnight. /Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/

DAY-10

29.11.2024 (Friday): the RIO DE JANEIRO
brazil and argentina Breakfast. Half-day sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro with a local guide, with a visit to the other main attraction in Rio - the famous Sugar Head Rock (~4 hours, included in the package price).
We will start the tour at the second biggest landmark of Rio de Janeiro - Sugar Loaf. The mountain is 395 m high and provides panoramic views of the city's famous beaches. From here you can see the bridge that connects Rio to Niterói - just on the other side of Guanabara Bay. The ascent by cable car includes one more stop - at 220 m in the Urka Mountain, where you can take a close-up photo of the Sugar Head.
After the Sugar Loaf, we will have the opportunity to see the old central part of Rio de Janeiro up close. We'll pass by the modernist Candelaria Cathedral, walk to the National Gallery, the city's theatre, the Tomorrow Museum dedicated to environmental conservation, and a host of other historic and modern buildings in the heart of the city.

"Adio Rio" - dinner at the Palace Churrascaria (extra charge) - 55 EUR
https://churrascariapalace.com.br/en/cardapio/
Dinner at Rio de Janeiro's famous churrascaria "Palace".
Founded in 1951, Churrascaria Palace is Rio's traditional steakhouse restaurant. Located in Copacabana, next to the most luxurious hotel "Copacabana Palace" and known internationally for its authentic Rio style, it emerged in the golden years along with the musical style "Bossa Nova", whose birthplace is this restaurant. The musical style is part of the soundtrack, also awarded the Santa Ceia da Bossa Nova Award, displayed in the steakhouse hall.
The menu is all-you-can-eat and includes prime meats, seafood and fish. Appetizers, salads and desserts are buffet style, and all kinds of meats, baked on large skewers (churrasco) are served by the friendly waiters at your table, non-stop, while you are in the restaurant.
The musical style "Bossa Nova "is part of the soundtrack, and was awarded the "Santa Ceia da Bossa Nova", exhibited in the steakhouse hall.
Overnight. /Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/

30.11.2024 (Saturday): RIO DE JANEIRO - ROME /flight/
Breakfast. Free time for beach, walking, entertainment, souvenir shopping.
Check-out until 12:00. By the time of the transfer, opportunities to beach at Copacabana or soak up the local atmosphere by taking a stroll to neighbouring Ipanema beach, to the old upmarket Santa Teresa district with its many mansions, cobbled streets and a ride on the old tram, enjoying the local cuisine at one of the oceanfront restaurants, or sipping a traditional Caipirinha cocktail to the sounds of samba and bossa nova.
Around 12:00 transfer to the airport.
ITA Airways international flight AZ 673 Rio de Janeiro 15:45 - Rome 06:45 on 01.12.2024.
(duration 11 hours)

01.12.2024 (Sunday): RIM - SOFIA /flight/
Arrival in Rome at 6:45 am. Stay at the airport for about 5 hours before the gate opens for your flight to Sofia.
ITA Airways international flight AZ 520 Rome 14:10 - Sofia 17:00 (duration 1 h 50 min)

Durations

9 days

Езици

Bulgarian

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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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