We Call It Our Tango, Samba & Carnival Tour

The tour begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina where you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds and shopping in this city called the “ Paris of the Americas”. Then we’ll show you both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the majestic Iguassu Falls. The culmination of Samba during Carnival, the unforgettable sound of the Tango, combined with the best sights on the South American East Coast. Take an unforgettable railway journey over the jutting Atlantic Rainforest Mountains, and view a mix of landscapes through southern Brazil on this special introduction into a fascinating land! The contrasts of Brazil become evident as you travel from natural wonders through high-tech farmlands.

Saturday: Depart from home on your South American adventure!

Sunday: Begin your tour in the European-style capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, known as “the Paris of the Southern Hemisphere”. Arrive in time to opt for the San Telmo Antique Market before check-in to the Hotel Pestana. Tonight, enjoy a Tango show and steak dinner (included).

Monday: Sightseeing in this elegant city includes the Casa Rosada, the well-known stage for Evita Peron’s plea “Don’t cry for me Argentina”, as well as the history-laden Plaza de Mayo. Afternoon is free. Relax in the newly-rebuilt port area Puerto Madera with its restaurants and bars, or opt to visit an Argentine Estancia (Lunch with Gaucho show included).

Tuesday: Depart today for Iguazu. Upon you approach to the airport, your pilot might tip his wings to give you the first view over the magnificent Iguassu Falls and the surrounding natural park of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Your bilingual tour director or representative escorts you to the fabulous Hotel Internacional Foz. Feast on a Brazilian dinner tonight after a relaxing swim in the pool.

Wednesday: Today’s full day excursion shows you the Iguassu Falls from both sides. First, cross into Argentina for a walk above the falls, wider and more powerful than Niagara. A boat guides you to an island to get a close-up view of the Falls from below. The mist of the Falls engulfs you on the Brazilian side, as you walk out onto a platform and into the garganta do diabo, the “devil’s throat”. Opt to the Macuco Safari – a boat ride under the Falls on the Brazilian side.

Thursday: The rolling landscape on today’s journey is interrupted only by mountain chains, rich farmland and patches of original subtropical forest, with the unique Arucaria trees. Arrive in Curitiba, named best-organized city in South America, now a model for many Western industrialized nations! The city has grown 10-fold in the past 20 years, using innovative ideas to manage its substantial growth.

The capital of the state of Parana is a melting pot of such diverse cultures as Dutch, Polish, Arabian, German, Ukrainian, Italian and Japanese cultures, amongst many others. Check into the Curitiba Blue Tree Towers. Tonight’s included dinner will give you a taste of the region’s mix of cultures.

Friday: Morning sightseeing gives you a view of the capital, including the glass Opera House, before heading down to the coast for a stroll along the historic promenade of the Port of Antonina. After lunch, board the scenic historic railway as it winds its way from sea level up 1200m (3/4 of a mile high!) over the Serra do Mar chain back to Curitiba.

Saturday: Fly to Rio de Janeiro, transfer to your hotel and get settled in your hotel Copacabana-Luxor Continental. Afternoon transfer to the Sambodromo for the Champion’s Parade. Witness Rio’s 6 best Samba Schools – the Champions of the year! Each “school” is comprised of approx., 3,000 dancers!.

Sunday: After the late breakfast, enjoy the beaches nearby or relax at the rooftop pool of your hotel. The gung-ho can opt for a schooner cruise today – also very relaxing. In the evening meet your fellow travelers for a complementary caipirnha or other tropical drink before attending a Rodizio dinner – An All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Barbecue (included).

Monday: The panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain is the highlight of today’s sightseeing tour. Board a funicular to reach the summit with its 360° spectrum of golden beaches, green forests and a thriving metropolis that has earned Rio de Janeiro the title of the “world’s most beautiful city”. Sightseeing continues with a tour of Rios’s historical past. Learn how Portugal’s prince scandalously broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil. In the afternoon heat, everything slows down, and the Cariocas (as the people of Rio call themselves) head for the beach.

Tuesday: Christ the Redeemer keeps an eye on Rio from an elevation of 710m (2340 ft.). Board the tremzinho (cogwheel railway) up to the top of Corcovado Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the center of the city from the center of the city. This evening, depart for home or your onward journey.

Wednesday: You are back home laden with memories, we are sure you’ll have had an unforgettable vacation, one of a lifetime!

The above is just one tour offered by 4star South America.
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Tango, Samba & Carnival Tour