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Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, was founded in 1549 and served as Brazil's capital until the mid-18th century. With a population of 1,500,000, it is the fifth largest city in Brazil. It is thanks to them that the local folklore developed, based on the African culture of the Black slaves. Salvador offers a combination of simplicity, poverty and mysticism, combined with Western sophistication. The city's location on the edge of Baia de Todos os Santos (the Bay of Saints) and its famous beaches have been an inspiration for writers and musicians. The city's many churches reflect the development of a special Christian sect which combines the beliefs and customs of the Africans with those of the Portuguese.
You'll spend four nights at a three star hotel in Salvador.
Your three nights in Rio de Janeiro will be at a selected Copacabana beach front hotel. A full day city orientation tour is included for guests new to Rio and there is a wide choice of other optional tours. A comprehensive brochure describing Rio and its life is provided, and when you need help professional English speaking guides are available to assist with your plans. The trip gives you lots of free time to do as you please. Enjoy the beaches, sidewalk cafes, discos, restaurants etc. at your leisure.
Cost Includes: Hotel accommodation, breakfast and hotel service charges and taxes; Full day sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador; Transfers and baggage handling; and English-speaking guides. Airfares within Brazil are included. (International airfare not included.)