Gems and colonial treasures (5 days - 4 nights)
Gems and colonial treasures
BELO HORIZONTE/OURO PRETO/MARIANA/CONGONHAS/TIRADENTES/ SÃO JOÃO DEL REI
(5 days - 4 nights)
Day 01 – BELO HORIZONTE/OURO PRETO
Reception and transfer from Confins Airport to Ouro preto with stop in Belo Horizonte. City tour in Belo Horizonte including visits to the Pope Square, Liberty Square and Pampulha Complex. Transfer to Ouro Preto. Overnight accommodation at Solar Do Rosario Hotel
Day 02 – OURO PRETO
Breakfast and walk city tour tour in Ouro Preto which was Declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1980, the former capital of the province of Minas Gerais holds on its stone roads, a small piece of Brazil’s independence history. Founded by the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto was the main setoff point for the gold race in the 18th century, visiting Mineralogy Museum, São Francisco de Assis Church and Casa dos Contos this building is considered one of the best examples of Brazilian colonial architecture. Free lunch time for activities of your choice. We recommend lunch at Bene da Flauta. In the afternoon, visit to Mineralogy Museum, São Francisco de Assis Church and the Theater. Overnight in Ouro Preto.
Breakfast and transfer to Mariana, followed by city tour and visit to The Catedral Basílica da Sé, completed in 1760, contains paintings by Ataíde, although it's best known for its 1701 German organ built by Arp Schnitger. This is the only Schnitger organ outside Europe, and one of the best-preserved in the world. Optional tour at the Passagem Mine. Transfer to Tiradentes with stop in Congonhas. Free lunch time for activities of your choice. We recommend lunch at Cova do Daniel Restaurant, in Congonhas. Visit to Basílica Bom Jesus de Matozinhos which was recognized as Cultural Heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1985. The Basilica has Rococo interior of Italian inspiration; an outdoor stairway decorated with statues of the prophets; and seven chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross, in which the polychrome sculptures by Aleijadinho are masterpieces of a highly original, moving, expressive form of Baroque art. Visit to Basílica Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, Passos Chapel and Prophets.
Afternoon arrival at Tiradentes for overnight accommodation at Solar da Ponte Hotel.
Day 04 – TIRADENTES / SÃO JOÃO DEL REI
Breakfast and transfer to São João Del Rei. Visit to São Francisco de Assis Church and panoramic tour through the city. Free lunch time for activities of your choice . We recommend lunch at Villeiros Restaurant. Return to Tiradentes. Walk city tour of Tiradentes. This city was renamed to honor the martyred hero of the Inconfidência, one of the most colonial charming and picturesque cities in Minas Gerais with natural setting blending perfectly historic houses, framed by pretty wildflowers and blue mountains. Today has become a magnet for artists and other urban escapees. Tour includes Visits to Matriz de Santo Antônio, Padre Toledo Museum and São José Fountain. Overnight accommodation at Solar da Ponte.
Day 05 – TIRADENTES / BELO HORIZONTE
Breakfast. Transfer from Tiradentes to Confins airport. End of our services.
Package includes:
- Transfer In from airport to Bello Horrizonte.
- Bello Horizonte city tour.
- Transfer to Ouro Preto.
- 2 nights in Ouro preto at Solar de la Ponte Hotel. (w/ brazilian breakfast and taxes)
- Half day walk city tour in Ouro Preto.
- Half day afternoon visits to Ouro preto’s museams and churches.
- Transfers from Ouro Preto to Tirandentes with visits and tours in Mariana and Congonhas.
- 2 nights at Solar da Ponte Hotel (w/ brazilian breakfast and taxes)
- Half day City Tour in Tiradentes.
- Half day tour to São João Del Rei with visit to São Francisco de Assis Church and panoramic tour through the city.
- Transfer from tiradentes to Bello Horizonte airport.
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