Bahia My Way - 4 Days in Salvador (option to add-on additional nights and explore other parts of Bahia State)

Bahia My Way - 4 Days in Salvador (option to add-on additional nights and explore other parts of Bahia State)
From USD US$645.00
  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Location: Salvador, Bahai
  • Product code: BMY
Salvador is a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian life, it is considered the countries soul and birthplace of Brazilian Culture.

TRIP SUMMARY:
  • Daily Departures
  • Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
  • Tour focus: Explore the African heritage, rich culture and music
  • Group Size: Min 2

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

  • Accommodation: 3 Nights in a boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic centre
  • Private airport transfers 
  • 3 buffet breakfasts
  • African Heritage City Tour: (4hrs)
  • Intimate concert performance by Bahia Folklore Company
  • Multiple private touring options to add-on and make this journey your own:

ITINERARY:

Day 1:  Arrival Day: A guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your boutique hotel in the heart of the 'Pelourinho' (Salvadors historic city centre). 

Day 2: African Heritage City Tour: (4hrs) Trace the African roots of Salvador on a city tour which combines the newer modern section and the older Historical Center of Salvador the Pelourinho area, so called after the pillory which stood in the main square, in front of the central slave market. We visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum, which traces the West African origins of the city, and sees the superb wooden sculpted panels of the orixá's by Salvador's most celebrated artist, Carybé. Museum entrance fee included. We visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the famous Black church, built with meager resources over a period of almost 100 years. 

Enjoy an afternoon free to further explore this intriguing city or opt to add-on another half day exploration.

Tonite experience one of the highlights of your Bahian Experience. The Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia) is one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world. The company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho in a stunning presentation of the multiple African traditions that heavily influence the Bahian culture. We will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé;puxada de rede a song by fishermen in honour of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; capoeira, a martial art/dance of Angolan origin and the samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance. 

Day 3 - Today enjoy Bahia 'your way' with a wide range of unique, experiential day journeys to choose from matched to your own personal interest and preference. 

Day 4 - Following breakfast transfer in private car in time for your ongoing travel.

Looking for more time to explore? Easy we can add-on extra days just let us know!