Just 2 hours by air North from Rio, lies a very special city called Salvador, the capital of Bahia State. Bahia represents the artistic soul of Brazil. All the components that give Brazil its special flavor and flair, its music, dance, literature and faith have been largely influenced by Bahia. Visitors will discover a city and a cultural identity that are unique in the world.

Salvador is one of the oldest cities in Brazil. Actually, it was the colonial capital from 1549 to 1763. During this period, the wealth generated by sugarcane and cocoa plantations turned Bahia into an enormously prosperous state. The legacy of this wealth can be seen in beautiful baroque churches and buildings throughout the city. The legacy of this period is not just in buildings and monuments. .The slaves for the plantations were imported from Africa, along with their cultural heritage, as they adapted to the New World. This gave Bahia its unique flavor. You can also savor the richness of this culture and History in your program, with themes and events inspired in the folklore and pageantry of a Candomblé / Voodoo ceremony. You can also consider a visit to an authentic sugarcane plantation at water's edge.

Transfers in & out:
A bilingual guide will be waiting for you at airport upon arrival and will drive you to the hotel in a deluxe motor coach. On the way, the tour guide will provide a briefing on what can be enjoyed in this genial city and a list with many options of leisure and fun found in Salvador. On departure date, on set time, our guide will be at hotel to take you to airport and help you at check-in.

Half-day panoramic city tour:
You will enjoy the city of Salvador for the beauty of its people and the many contrasts between past and present. Our tour starts at Barra Lighthouse, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the waters of All Saints Bay, the largest and most beautiful bay in Brazil. From the Presidente Vargas Avenue you will see the statue of Christ besides Ypiranga Hill, drive through Chame-Chame District, Tororo Dam, Nazaré Valley, Fonte Nova Soccer Stadium and Américo Simas Tunnel, connecting the upper and lower cities. In the lower city, you will visit the Água de Meninos free market, São Joaquim Fort and Orphans school and church. Our Lady of Seas Church at side walk street and many, many other points of interest. The city is filled with entertainment for everyone and many pretty and interesting places to be visited.

Half-day Historical tour:
Here is Bahia at its best! Starting at Porto da Barra and Saint Maria Fort, we drive up the Ladeira da Barra, along the corridor da Vitória Avenue, where you will see beautiful old houses, historical museums, and one of the oldest churches in Bahia. Next stop is Campo Grande, Castro Alves theater and São Pedro Fort, where the independence of Bahia was proclaimed.  Near the end of the 7 de Setembro Avenue, we will find the Merces and do Rosário Churches, Piedade Square, São Pedro Clock and São Bento Monastery. Castro Alves Square and Chile Avenue. Here is also the beginning of the historical tour through the first capital of Portuguese América. Proceed to Ajuda Church and See Square, Terreiro de Jesus surrounded by five churches. Here you will find one of the most spectacular churches in the world: São Franscisco Church with its magnificent gold-leaf interior. It is a tour through the History of Salvador and its beautiful buildings hundreds of years old.

Full-day Schooner Cruise to Itaparica Island:
Starting with the transfer from your hotel to the Maritime Terminal, you will board on our schooner equipped with bar and all safety equipment. On this tour, you will take part in an emotional adventure sailing in the waters of All Saints bay. As you pass by the Round São Marcelo Fort, you will have a panoramic view over the upper city, particularly of the old part of Salvador. The trip continues until dos Frades Island, where we will stop for a swim in its lovely blue waters. Typical seafood will be served for snack. Then, we will proceed to the Itaparica Island, where we will stay until the middle of the afternoon. Lunch will be served in one of the many seashore restaurants. After that, we suggest a walk around the many historical sites in this famous island. Among them the Fonte da Bica (mineral water fountain) and the São Lourenço Fort. Return to Salvador.

Full-day tour to Cachoeira:
The closest tourist town from Salvador is Cachoeira, 109 km away on paved road. Due to its great cultural and architectural values, dating from the XVI and XVII centuries, Cachoeira has been designated a National Monument. Cachoeira was the first economic capital of Brazil, while the local sugarcane industry was the main-stay of the country's economy. Cachoeira's culture lives in its people, in the religions, in the mystical and festive performances. You will visit the Cathedral, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, the Boa Morte Fraternity, the Catholic Hospital, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Monte, the Railway Station, the Dom Pedro II Bridge, the neighboring town of São Felix and the Cruz Hill, from whose summit you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the region. On the way back to Salvador, cocoa and sugarcane plantations can be seen.

Bahia by night:
On this tour, you will feel the charm of Bahia at night. You will see a folkloric show, that will introduce you to the dances and music (related with the "baiano" religious syncretism) and to its rich cultural myths. The names are difficult to pronounce and even more difficult to translate, such as Puxada de Rede, Maculelê, Samba de Roda, Capoeira, Candomblé. They take part in Bahia's History and traditions brought by African slaves.