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Tour highlights
Explore the cobbled streets, churches and artisan shops of Olinda.
Spend an evening in Salvador to enjoy its lively atmosphere.
Relax on some of Brazil's most deserted and stunning beaches.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- Fully insured vehicle hire
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Recife. Arrive in Recife at any time today. You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in the nearby colonial gem of Olinda.
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Olinda, Brazil
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Free day to explore Olinda at your own leisure — the compact historic centre is beautifully preserved and easy to explore on foot.
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Olinda, Brazil
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Today begin your self-drive adventure. Transfer to Recife to collect your car and take an easy, scenic drive down the coast to the unspoiled beach hideaway at Praiagogi.
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Recife, Brazil
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At leisure at Praiagogi — a chance to snorkel in natural pools and walk along the pristine beach.
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Second day at leisure in Praiagogi — you could hire a buggy to explore some other beaches, or perhaps arrange fishing or sailing.
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Today you will drive about 300 km (185 miles) to Penedo, stopping as often as you like en route to enjoy the scenery and sample some local cuisine.
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Penedo
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Free time to explore the small colonial town of Penedo, with its baroque churches and lively local market.
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Drive south to Praia do Forte, a coastal town just north of Salvador.
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Praia do Forte, Brazil
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At leisure at the beach. Praia do Forte is a good spot for windsurfing.
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Beach at Praia do Forte, Brazil
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At leisure — there are water sports at the hotel or you could visit the Tamar Turtle project.
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Praia do Forte, Brazil
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This morning drive to Salvador airport to drop off the car. You will be transferred to your hotel in the historic centre, with its vibrant mix of Portuguese and African influences.
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Monkey, Bahia, Brazil
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Today you will have a private guided tour of Salvador's highlights including a visit to the All Saints Bay and the resplendent Baroque church of São Francisco.
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Typical Salvador architecture
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Private transfer to Salvador airport for your onward flight.
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Pelourinho by night, Salvador
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Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Accommodation
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Pousada dos Quatro Cantos ![Pousada Quatro Cantos, Olinda]()
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Hotel 7 Colinas ![Hotel 7 Colinas, Olinda]()
Hotel 7 Colinas
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Pousada Do Amparo ![Pousada do Amparo, Olinda]()
Pousada Do Amparo
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Pousada Praiagogi ![Praiagogi, Praiagogi]()
Pousada Praiagogi
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Hotel São Francisco ![Hotel Sao Francisco, Penedo]()
Hotel São Francisco
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Pousada Farol das Tartarugas ![Pousada Farol das Tartarugas, Praia do Forte]()
Pousada Farol das Tartarugas
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Pousada Porto da Lua ![Pousada Porto da Lua, Praia do Forte]()
Pousada Porto da Lua
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Tivoli Eco Resort Praia do Forte ![Tivoli Eco Resort Praia Do Forte, Praia do Forte]()
Tivoli Eco Resort Praia do Forte
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Pousada Solar dos Deuses ![Standard room, Pousada Solar dos Deuses, Salvador]()
Pousada Solar dos Deuses
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Casa do Amarelindo ![Casa do Amarelindo, Salvador]()
Casa do Amarelindo
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Villa Bahia ![Villa Bahia, Salvador]()
Villa Bahia
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- Recife
- Recife & Olinda
- Recife
- Praiagogi
- Penedo
- Praia do Forte
- Salvador
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Recife & Olinda | ||
| Penedo | ||
| Praia do Forte | ||
| Salvador |
