Romancing the Stones
Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, and Rio de Janeiro - 7 Nights
Whether your passion for purple has you on a quest for just the right amethyst, or you are seeking the blue brilliance of an aquamarine to match her eyes, the stones of Minas Gerais will leave you breathless and a fascinating tour into the depths of the mines, is sure to quench your thirst for an adventure like no other. The crowning jewel being your opportunity to select from among the worlds most enticing gem stones and gold jewelry, at a fraction of the price.
This uniquely romantic package starts in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, where you will first experience the charm of Colonial Brazil and the "comida mineira", recognized as the best gourmet cuisine the country has to offer. Your journey then continues to Ouro Preto, where you will experience, first hand the underground mines from which the finest of stones are extracted and the beauty and history of a city, declared by UNESCO as part of the “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Your trip will then take on the samba beat, as you arrive in lively Rio de Janeiro. Where the next morning you will be taken around the town to show you the beautiful sights in Rio including a stop at one of the seven wonders of the world, the Corcovado, and another stop at the beautiful Sugar Loaf mountain where you will go up up by tram to the top; if all this sightseeing opens up your appetite do not worry because you are going to a typical all you can eat Brazilian barbecue lunch. The following evening you will go to the Rio by Night dinner show where dancers will give you a taste of Brazilian culture. The following day you will head back to the United States.
Meals Included: 7 Breakfast / 3 Lunch / 1 Dinner
Airfare Included: Departing from Miami or New York
Package Price: Consult
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