About the destination: Located in the Northeastern Region of Brazil, Recife was invaded and controlled by the Dutch during the colonial period. Although the Dutch´s stay was brief, it was long enough to leave Recife with an important cultural legacy, making the city´s history and architecture even richer.
Called Recife Antigo, the historical district of Recife is a must-see location. At Recife Antigo, once can visit Praça do Marco Zero, the city´s foundation location, and take a catamaran tour along the Capibaribe River, appreciating the historical neighborhood ´s architecture. Casa da Cultura is another destination that cannot be missed in Recife. For the art lovers, the Ricardo Brennand Institute is a cultural complex built in medieval gothic style with art collections focusing on the Dutch-Brazil period. After enjoying all the culture and history of Recife, one can take a dip and relax at the Praia da Boa Viagem, one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Brazil.
About the tour: Land and air tour with reduced prices, previously offered by local
operators to the domestic market only. Your flight leaves from Rio.
Includes airfare, hotel, breakfast, and airport transfers in Recife. Typically lasts five days (four nights), but longer or
shorter periods can be arranged.
If you already have your air tickets we work with a wide selection of hotels with instant confirmation.
Your tour includes a panoramic city tour featuring the main attractions of both Recife and nearby Olinda! On additional days you have a choice of beaches offered on optional tours: a visit to Igarassu, with the oldest church in Brazil dating back to 1535, plus the Fort of Orange, built by Dutch colonizers, Tamandare, with its famous beach lined up with coconut trees, Caruaru, listed by UNESCO as the most important center of Figurative Arts in Latin America, (shopping fairs on Wednesdays and Saturdays).
There's even a the possibility of quick visit to neighboring State of Alagoas, to spend a day at the beach of Maragogi with a boat ride and dune buggies. Families with children love the Veneza Water park at Maria Farinha, a quick ride from Recife. Prices are quoted per person, based on ensuite rooms
with double occupancy. Optional tours not included. Single and triple occupancy is also available.
