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The Bahia Carnival Salvador,
Brazil
Drums, dancing, heat. Dance the
Samba at the most famous Mardi Gras Carnival
in the world. The King of Portugal love Salvador
so much that he made the city the capital of
Portugal!
"He didn't want to go home...
and neither will you!"
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| Day 1 |
Third Friday
in February |
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Welcome to Brazil! You'll
be picked up from the airport and taken directly
to our home for the next five days, the fabulous
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That evening, over welcome drinks, you'll learn
the basic moves and rhythms that will take you
through our two nights of Carnival parades during
our trip. That night we'll be going to our favourite
"Grillia" to sample every type of
Brazilian cuisine. You'll love it!
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In the morning we'll be exploring
the old city of Salvador's Pelourinho district
overlooking the Todos os Santos (All Saints)
Bay. Our local guide Gabriella will be walking
you through the rich history of the port. You'll
be amazed how little the old district has changed
and shocked at the treatment of slaves in the
early years of the city. After a lunch in an
old hacienda overlooking the bay, you'll be
given an opportunity to do some shopping in
the old district or relax at the hotel before
our first Carnival Parade in the evening! Are
you excited now? You should be. There's going
to be a lot of people walking and dancing to
the beat of the drums. Three quarters of the
way through the parade you'll have a chance
to relax at our Camorote (private viewing area)
where you can watch the parade mosey by.
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Relaxation! Today we'll be
taking a boat journey to nearby Frades Island
where we relax on the beach and feast in a traditional
Bahia barbeque setting. This perfect day is
designed for relaxation after your first "hectic"
Carnival experience. Dinner is on your own allowing
you to choose from an array of Salvador's fantastic
restaurants. Your guides will recommend the
best restaurants.
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Today's the day of your second
Carnival Circuit. Today, as in the whole trip,
the day will be filled with relaxing activities
allowing you to rest up before tonight's Parade.
Today's options include: Golfing, Beach, Sleep,
Shopping, Massages, whatever you want to do.
Our guides will help you decide your best option
so you're primed for another night of Carnival!
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Our fabulous guide Gabriella will
be escorting us on our tour of the lower city. The
second half of our Historic City Tour is today as
we visit the Lower City. You'll have a great opportunity
for shopping and lunch will be held at the old Mercado
Centro (Central Market) that houses so many stalls.
That night we'll be eating a famous Brazilian House
where you'll get to see Capoeira dancing up close.
An excellent way to end your Salvador Carnival experience.
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All good things must come
to an end (but now is only the beginning of
you your next great adventure). We'll take you
to the Airport or to the Morro de Sao Paolo
for some more relaxation.
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