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Salvador de Bahia is a vibrant hub of African influence, as it was once the center of the former African slave trade. The city is also known world-wide for its wild festivals and sparkling beaches, making it an ideal destination for travelers looking to combine culture and relaxation on their Brazil vacation.

Salvador de Bahia boasts a fascinating past. In addition to its role in the slave trade, it was the second largest city in the Portuguese Empire, after the capital, Lisbon. It was also the former capital of Brazil, until it was replaced in 1763.

Today, Salvador de Bahia is home to the largest collection of Baroque architecture in Latin America, with beautiful old mansions and gold-ornamented churches. The layout of the city is also interesting, as it is divided into upper and lower sectors, connected by electric elevators.

Day 1 : Arrival to Salvador de Bahia
Day 2 : Salvador Tour
Day 3 : Free Day in Salvador de Bahia
Day 4 : Departure from Salvador de Bahia

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Day 1 : Arrival to Salvador de Bahia

• Upon arrival to Salvador de Bahia, one of our Brazil For Less representatives will meet you at the Salvador airport and take you to your confirmed hotel. See our selection of excellent Salvador de Bahia hotels.
• Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city and its lively nightlife. 

Day 2 : Salvador Tour

• Today you’ll enjoy a half-day historical Salvador tour with an expert English-speaking guide. You will start the tour in the modern district of Barra, famous for its lighthouse perched at the end of a rocky peninsula.
• You will then continue on by car or coach to the historical district, known as Pelourinho, which is home to South America’s largest and most well-preserved complex of colonial architecture. You’ll take a stroll through the narrow, lively streets of Pelourinho full of colorful buildings decorated with pastel-painted façades. You will stop to visit the Church of Sao Francisco with its lavish Baroque interior and then continue to Pelourinho square, the vibrant heart of Salvador.
• After the tour, you’ll return to your Salvador hotel and have the remainder of the day to enjoy at your leisure. 

Day 3 : Free Day in Salvador de Bahia

• Continue exploring this fascinating historical city at your own pace. You can choose to compliment your stay with one of our additional Salvador tours or simply relax and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the town at your leisure.
• Recommended activities include a boat tour of the beautiful bay, or an African-oriented city tour to learn how the large African community has influenced the culture of the city over the centuries.

Day 4 : Departure from Salvador de Bahia

• Extend your Salvador travel experience with one of our addicitional tours, or meet your transfer to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.
• Browse our full range of Brazil travel destinations for additional vacation ideas, and feel free to ask your travel advisor for any suggestions.

Top Pick Salvador de Bahia Hotels

Pestana Convento do Carmo

Rua do Carmo 1, Pelourinho, Salvador de Bahia

Located in the historical district of Pelourinho and on the grounds of a former Carmelite convent, Pestana Convento do Carmo provides an idyllic setting in which to relish the historical and cultural treasures of Salvador de Bahia. Awarded a Best Hotel distinction by Travel+Leisure magazine, Brazil’s first luxury historic hotel boasts excellent services set against an enchanting backdrop of baroque architecture, furniture, and centuries-old works of art.

Restaurant Laundry Service Room Service Spa Parking Internet Babysitter Swimming Pool

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Vila Gale Bahia 4*

Rua Morro Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador

Vila Gale Bahia Hotel is located in the center of Ondina and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The 200 rooms, including 24 suites, all have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. With direct access to the beach, the hotel offers scenic views and a cozy atmosphere. Additionally, the hotel features two restaurants as well as a pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Restaurant Laundry Service Room Service Internet Swimming Pool Parking

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Pousada des Artes

Rua Direita de Santo Antonio 90, Salvador de Bahia

In the heart of Pelourinho, the historical center of Salvador de Bahia, there is a bright yellow house trimmed in red and draped in climbing green plants that encapsulates the lively color and spirit of Afro-Brazilian culture. Housed in a restored 18th century mansion, Pousada de Artes shines a spotlight on the cultural creativity of Salvador de Bahia, both in the interior design of the guesthouse and in the artistic events that it hosts in its lobby-floor cultural center.

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Included:

• 3 nights in a Salvador de Bahia hotel based on US standards
• All tours stated in the itinerary with expert English-speaking guides
• Ground transportation and entrance fees
• Breakfast at all hotels

Not Included:

• Airfare
• Lunches or dinners (unless otherwise specified)
• Airport taxes
• Tips

Salvador de Bahia

• Schooner Tropical Island Cruise with Lunch
• Praia do Forte Tour with Lunch
• Bahia By Night at Solar do Unhão with Dinner
• Half-Day African-Oriented Tour

Schooner Tropical Island Cruise with Lunch

This tour will take you on a comfortable schooner cruise to 2 (Frades Island and Itaparica Island) of the 36 islands in this sparkling bay, providing a day of rest and relaxation with great views of the city.

Lunch is included as well as optional transport to the colonial town of Itaparica, just a short distance away, for a light walking tour of the charming waterfront town.

Price per Person	$ 139

Praia do Forte Tour with Lunch

This full-day tour will take you to Praia do Forte, a fishing village 50 miles (80 kms) north of Salvador, home to some of the best beaches in Bahia.

Stops include: Barra do Jacuípe where the river meets the ocean, the Sapiranga reserve where you will learn about the delicate restinga ecosystem, the ruins of the Garcia D’Ávila castle (1556) which was once the home of the largest landowner in the New World, as well as the headquarters of the national sea turtle preservation project and one of Brazil’s most successful ecological programs.

There will also be time to relax on the beach or browse in the many local handicrafts stores before returning to Salvador. Lunch is included.

Price per Person	$ 139

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Bahia By Night at Solar do Unhão with Dinner

You will enjoy a night of typical Bahian entertainment and cuisine in the 18th century colonial complex of Solar do Unhão, an estate with its own church, sugar mill, manor house and slaves’ quarters. The performance is a showcase of the multiple African traditions that are still alive in Bahia.

The presentation begins with the sacred dances of the Candomblé, and then puxada de rede in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, followed by maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance from the cane fields. The highlight of the show is an exhilarating display of capoeira, the stunning martial art/dance of Angolan origin. The show ends with the samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance. Dinner is a buffet of international and Bahia fare.

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

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Half-Day African-Oriented Tour

 

The African roots of Salvador de Bahia are pervasive in this vibrant city. Home to the largest African community in Brazil, Salvador is proud of its rich heritage. This half-day tour will take you to some of the most important spots pertaining to this heritage: the former slave market in Pelourinho, symbol of the Black Movement; the Afro-Brazilian Museum retracing the West African origins of the city; and the Sociedad Protectora dos Desvalidos, fraternity composed of former slaves whose main goal was to help the liberation of all slaves in Brazil. The society was founded in 1832, 56 years before the final abolition of slavery by the Brazilian authorities. You’ll also visit the Church of our Lady of the Rosary and the Casa do Benin (House of Benin), where you can admire the wonderful works of African artists and sculptors.

Price per Person	$ 49