Colonial Gems & Historic Cities in Brazil Tour
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Colonial Gems & Historic Cities in Brazil Tour

Get a taste of some of the most beautiful and historic cities in Minas Gerais

12 Days / 11 Nights per person*
from 4279
*Example by 4 travelers in 4β˜… accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Summary

On our Colonial Gems & Historic Cities in Brazil Tour, get a taste of some of the most beautiful and historic cities in Brazil! Travel from the sixth largest city in Brazil, Belo Horizonte, to sweet, colonial towns such as Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, all the way to Rio de Janeiro, the marvelous city on the coast. Travelers are sure to experience a bit of everything Brazil has to offer on this one-of-a-kind cities in Brazil Tour. The highlights include trips to the amazing Inhotim open-air art museum, the baroque-style churches of Ouro Preto, Tiradentes and Congonhas, and of course the iconic sites throughout Rio de Janeiro such as Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema, Copacabana, and more!

Looking to see more of Brazil? Any Brazil Tour can be seamlessly combined with other South American destinations. Simply ask one of our Expert Travel Consultants for suggestions on the best spots in Brazil to add-on to this historic tour, or consider adding on a different, nearby country!

Tour Highlights

  • Rio de Janeiro

  • Tiradentes

  • SΓ£o JoΓ£o del Rei

  • Ouro Preto

  • Inhotim

  • Belo Horizonte

Included

  • 11-Nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All transfers and entrance fees
  • English-speaking guides
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Day 1Arrival in Belo Horizonte

Aerial view of Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Arrive in Belo Horizonte and be transferred from the airport to the hotel by a local guide. Check-in to the hotel and get settled. Spend the evening at leisure.

Day 2Belo Horizonte City Tour & SabarΓ‘

Day 3Inhotim & Transfer to Ouro Preto

Day 4Guided City Tour of Ouro Preto & Mariana Visit

Day 5Transfer to Congonhas & Tiradentes

Day 6Tiradentes & SΓ£o JoΓ£o del Rei

Day 7PetrΓ³polis & Transfer to Rio de Janeiro

Day 8Sugarloaf Mountain & Historic Rio City Tour

Day 9Corcovado Mountain & Tijuca Forest

Day 10Transfer to Paraty & Walking Tour

Day 11Paraty Schooner Cruise

Day 12Transfer to Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro & Departure

Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customizeΒ anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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Budget

From 3806 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Paraty Pousada do PrΓ­ncipe
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Tiradentes Pousada MΓ£e d'Água
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Standard

From 5291 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Paraty Pousada CorsΓ‘rio
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Tiradentes Pousada Villa Allegra
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Superior

From 5577 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Clarion Lourdes
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Paraty Pousada do Sandi
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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Deluxe

From 7271 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Bourbon Belo Horizonte Business
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Paraty Pousada Porto Imperial
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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Standard

From 3245 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Paraty Pousada do PrΓ­ncipe
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Tiradentes Pousada MΓ£e d'Água
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Superior

From 4279 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Paraty Pousada CorsΓ‘rio
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Tiradentes Pousada Villa Allegra
β­β­β­β­βž• (Recommended)
Superior+

From 4565 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Clarion Lourdes
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Paraty Pousada do Sandi
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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Luxury

From 6254 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Bourbon Belo Horizonte Business
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Paraty Pousada Porto Imperial
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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Standard

From 2959 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Paraty Pousada do PrΓ­ncipe
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Tiradentes Pousada MΓ£e d'Água
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Superior

From 3762 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Othon Palace
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Paraty Pousada CorsΓ‘rio
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Tiradentes Pousada Villa Allegra
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Superior+

From 4048 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Clarion Lourdes
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Paraty Pousada do Sandi
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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Luxury

From 5748 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Belo Horizonte Bourbon Belo Horizonte Business
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Paraty Pousada Porto Imperial
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Tiradentes Solar da Ponte
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