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                     Romance in Brazil: colonial townships and dreamy islands                      

A once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon with a subtle mix of chilling-out, adventure and discovery in Brazil. To begin with VIP tours to discover the colonial cities of Salvador and d'Olinda in the North of Brazil and then it's off to the heavenly archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. Extraordinary relatively unknown landscapes make this an exceptional holiday Brazil. Esencia have an exclusive selection of luxury hotels to make your honeymoon unique!

Map

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Salvador
  • Day 2: Salvador
  • Day 3: Salvador - Boipeba Island
  • Day 4: Boipeba Island
  • Day 5: Boipeba Island
  • Day 6: Boipeba Island - Salvador - Olinda
  • Day 7: Olinda
  • Day 8: Olinda - Recife - Fernando de Noronha
  • Day 9: Fernando de Noronha
  • Day 10: Fernando de Noronha
  • Day 11: Fernando de Noronha
  • Day 12: Fernando de Noronha

TRAVEL BOOK

Day 1: Salvador

Your English-speaking guide and a driver will be waiting for you as you get off the plane to drive you to your hotel in downtown Salvador.

n.b. : 45 minutes’ drive

Night at the hotel Villa Bahia****
Included : english speaking guide, transfer arrival, room & breakfast

Day 2: Salvador

After your breakfast, your English-speaking guide will come to pick you up at the hotel lobby to visit the so called “Black Rome”, nicknamed like so because of the African culture influences on its traditions.
Your will start your city tour by the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco church, that has been built in the XVIIIth century.
You will then walk through the famous Pelourinho square, surrounded by colorful Portuguese colonial mansions.
You will go up the Ladeira do Carmo street to reach Santo Antonio neighborhood, and go through the Terreiro de Jesus square to the huge Art deco style Lacerda elevator. Don't resist the temptation of a refreshing “picolé” (ice cream)!
The second part of this tour will be dedicated to the “low city” at the foot of the elevator. The first thing you will see is the Mercado Modelo, a neoclassic building which was used to receive the slaves arriving from Africa. It burnt to the ground in 1986 and has then become a handicraft market.
You will finish this tour by the Bonfim church, see its railings embellished by rainbow-colored ribbons called “fitas” and enter the Miracle Room, where people bring ex-voto hoping to heal wounded family members and friends.
In the evening, your driver will bring you back to the hotel.

Night at the hotel Villa Bahia****
Included : english speaking guide, entrance fees, excursion (private), room & breakfast

Day 3: Salvador - Boipeba Island

Departure for a short flight (30 minutes) to Boipeba Island.

Night at Pousada Mangabeiras****
Included : private transport, shared transport, room & breakfast

Day 4: Boipeba Island

At the end of the day, you will go to Sueli’s home to learn how to cook a good “moqueca”, a traditional dish from Bahia. Sueli and her family will teach you the secrets behind this delicious dish. Around 7 p.m. you will have dinner with the family.

Night at Pousada Mangabeiras****
Included : lunch (no drinks), english speaking guide, private transport, excursion (private), dinner (no drinks), room & breakfast

Day 5: Boipeba Island

Free day to enjoy the peacefulness of the island.

Among the possible activities are: boat rides in the surrounding mangrove, hiking and swimming in the natural pools of Moreré.

Night at Pousada Mangabeiras****
Included : room & breakfast

Day 6: Boipeba Island - Salvador - Olinda

Departure for a short flight to go back to Salvador airport.

Your Portuguese speaking driver will come to pick you up at Recife airport and bring you to your hotel in Olinda.
n.b 45 minutes' drive.

Night at Pousada 7 Colinas****
Included : private transport, shared transport, transfer arrival, room & breakfast

Day 7: Olinda

In the morning, your English speaking guide will come to pick you up to visit one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Brazilian colonial city.
You will first head towards Praça do Carmo square and the Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, which was built around 1580. You will then go uphill through the colorful streets to the São Francisco convent, before going to the Alto da Sé (the city highest spot). We advise you to come back to watch the sunset. Finally, you will go downhill to visit the Contemporary Art Museum located in a former jailhouse.
Drive back to the hotel.

Night at Pousada 7 Colinas****
Included : private transport, excursion (private), english speaking guide, room & breakfast

Day 8: Olinda - Recife - Fernando de Noronha

Transfer from your hotel in Olinda to Recife airport.

A hotel staff member will come to pick you up at Fernando de Noronha airport. Located at 525 km from Recife and 350 km from Natal, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago is an earthly paradise composted by 21 islands, only one of which is inhabited. This archipelago - World Heritage Site by Unesco - is surrounded by the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Praia do Sancho beach has been elected “world most beautil beach” in 2014 by Tripadvisor.

Night at Pousada Maravilha*****
Included : transfer departure, transfer arrival, room & breakfast

Day 9: Fernando de Noronha

Free day to enjoy the island beautiful beaches.

Activities we would recommend on the archipelago:
- Diving: baptism or autonomous diving for certified divers.
- Private boat excursions from the harbor to the main island attractions, with lunch included and snorkeling.
- Several days buggy rental to move easily from one beach to another.
- Surfing lessons on Praia da Cacimba do Padre.
- Tortoise watching. You will find them on the southwest beaches Praia dos Porcos and Praia do Sancho.
- Hiking and horse-riding with an English speaking guide. During 2 to 6 hours you will have several trails to follow. Our favorite is the guided walk towards Praia da Atalaia natural pools.

Night at Pousada Maravilha*****
Included : room & breakfast

Day 10: Fernando de Noronha

Free day to enjoy the beaches and explore the island.

Night at Pousada Maravilha*****
Included : room & breakfast

Day 11: Fernando de Noronha

Free day to enjoy the beaches and explore the island.

Night at Pousada Maravilha*****
Included : room & breakfast

Day 12: Fernando de Noronha

In the morning, one hotel staff member will drive you to the airport to catch your flight.

Hotel Villa bahia****   Salvador

Level : 4*
Included : room & breakfast

At the heart of the Pelourinho neighborhood, between two old restored mansions, is the hotel Villa Bahia. It is ideally located to explore the vibrant Salvador da Bahia. Its 17 accommodations have all been refurbished while preserving the original style. A real modernized colonial house, with two well maintained gardens, a nice swimming pool, and a panoramic terrace. You will enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. The French owner will share with you his love for Salvador and will introduce you to the restaurant creative dishes, mixing local flavors with French cuisine. The efficient and welcoming staff members will add to the delight of spending the night at the Villa Bahia.

Pousada Mangabeiras****   Boipeba Island

Level : 4*
Included : room & breakfast

The Pousada Mangabeiras is hidden in a tropical heaven of greenery, overhanging Boca da Barra beach on the Boipeba Island. The pousada is part of the “Roteiros de Charme” guide and has been designated as one of the most beautiful hotels in Brazil by the National Geographic Magazine. The 9 bungalows, well laid out over the 48 000 m2 property are carefully decorated with local handicraft objects. The Pousada has a huge swimming pool and a spa. Surrender to the unique charm of Boipeba, enjoying the facilities of the island most beautiful hotel!

Pousada 7 Colinas   Olinda

Level : 4*
Included : room & breakfast

The Pousada 7 Colinas is a haven of peace at the heart of Olinda. It has a beautiful and shady garden, modern accommodations with a balcony and hammock. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a day visiting Olinda or Recife, you will enjoy the big swimming pool and the sauna.

Pousada Maravilha   Fernando de Noronha

Level : 5*
Included : room & breakfast

Pousada Maravilha is the best hotel on the Island, one of the few with sea view. It only has 5 bungalows and 3 suites. As you arrive, you will be welcomed with a glass of champagne and some fruits. The breakfast is à la carte and the hotel restaurant also serves diner. In front of the hotel, you will find a bus stop to Vila dos Remedios village (20 minutes’ ride), but it is more convenient to rent a buggy for your stay.

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