BRAZIL

San Salvador de Bahía - Río de Janeiro - Petrópolis - Sao Paulo

July 14-25, 2020

IGUAZU FALLS & PARAGUAY

Post extension

July 25-29, 2020

Day 1 Monday July 13

DEPARTURE

Depart SFO and fly overnight to Brazil

Day 2 Tuesday July 14

SALVADOR de BAHIA (D)

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Transfer shall take approximately 45 minutes. Check-in at the

hotel. Welcome dinner at Restaurant “Amado” overlooking “Baia de Todos os Santos”.

Overnight: Hotel Fera Palace

Day 3 Wednesday July 15

SALVADOR de BAHIA (B, L)

Historical city tour of Salvador - This city has changed throughout the ages to become the

Salvador of today. Starting out along the bay, the tour then works its way through Salvador’s

tree-lined streets up to Pelourinho, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its

spectacular and well-preserved colonial architecture. Walking tour from our hotel will give

visitors the opportunity to fully appreciate the splendid buildings that take us back in time to the

beginnings of this vibrant city. Along the way, we will stop off at the São Francisco Church, with

its extravagant gold leaf baroque designs, from where we will continue our tour, heading towards

the Largo do Pelourinho, at the heart of the neighborhood

Pelourinho – San Salvador de Bahia

Lunch

Afternoon, Capoeira workshop – Capoeira was brought to Brazil with Africa slaves and was

incorporate into our culture. Initially it was forbidden, since it is a fight. Then, it became widely

preformed as a form of cultural expression. Professional teachers will give us the basic steps of

this unique and fascinating fight/dance.

Capoeira in San Salvador de Bahía

Overnight: Hotel Fera Palace

Day 4 Thursday July 16

SALVADOR de BAHIA (B, D)

Full day tour of Salvador. The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city,

taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace than

the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dugout canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide,

schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important

churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply influenced by the Candomblé beliefs. We continue

to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city and then on to the Mercado Modelo,

a thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. In the afternoon, we will visit a Synagogue in

Salvador – Sociedade Israelita da Bahia and meet local leaders.

By night tour – Dinner and Show (walking from the hotel)

The Bahia Folklore Company 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 honor 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

Overnight: Hotel Fera Palace

Synagogue in San Salvador de Bahia

Day 5 Friday July 17

SALVADOR de BAHIA-RIO de JANEIRO (B, D)

Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, into orientation city

tour of Rio de Janeiro. You will have the chance to explore downtown Rio de Janeiro, the city´s

colonial and business district. Some of the sites including Maracana Stadium from the outside,

Sambodromo (stage of the Carnival Parade) and Praça Maua (with Museu do Amanha) .

We will also visit the synagogue, The Grande Templo. On way to the hotel, we will drive by

Flamengo Park, he largest park in the city. Check-in at the hotel. In the evening transfer at ARI

Synagogue in Botafogo District to celebrate Kaballat Shabbat

Overnight: Hotel Hilton Copacabana

Day 6 Saturday July 18

RIO de JANEIRO (B, D)

Morning Sugar Loaf - you pass the beach “Praia Vermelha” at the urban district called “Urca”.

From there you use a cable – car to go up to the Sugar Loaf. You have a first stop on a hill called

“Morro da Urca” on which several gardens and panorama viewing platforms are located. Arrived

at the second stop you enjoy a spectacular view over Rio de Janeiro, its beaches and the bay

“Guanabara”. At the horizon you can see the mountain called “Corcovado.

Afternoon at leisure.

Copacabana beach and the Sugar Loaf

Rio by night – Dinner in a typical Churrascaria & Ginga Tropical (folkloric/carnival show) A

Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our tropical country. You will also

enjoy a half hour samba class to get on the mood for the show!

Overnight: Hotel Hilton Copacabana

Day 7 Sunday July 19

PETROPOLIS (B, L)

Full day excursion to Petropolis. A historical small town located in Serra dos Órgãos National

Park, and it is only one hour from Rio de Janeiro. In Petropolis, visitors will have the chance to

see the Imperial Museum, the summer residence of the imperial family during the 19th century,

where to view various historical pieces such as the scepter and crown of Emperor Don Pedro II,

historical documents, imperial jewelry and the priceless pieces of art that belonged to the

imperial family. During our tour we will visit the Crystal Palace and São Pedro de Alcantara

Gothic Cathedral. Visit to a beer factory and lunch is also included during the tour. Free evening

Overnight: Hotel Hilton Copacabana

Petropolis

Day 8 Monday July 20

RIO de JANEIRO (B, L, D)

Full day Corcovado Tour & Carnival Experience. The starting point is the urban district “Cosme

Velho”, which is located between city center and Copacabana. By using the train, you pass the

tropical forest “Tijuca”, which is the biggest urban forest in the world. It is also a fantastic place

to look over Rio de Janeiro and to see the mountain. The Corcovado has a height of 2,200 feet. It

is possible to scale it by using the train or by using the listed railway (approximately 2.3 miles).

On the top there is the monument of Christ enthroned, which you can see at each time from

nearly every place in Rio de Janeiro. From this viewing platform you can enjoy one of the most

spectacular panorama views in the world.

On one site the sugar loaf and the beaches “Guanabara” and “Niteròi” and on the other the

beaches “Copacabana” and “Ipanema” as well as the “Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas” are situated.

The Corcovado is in the middle of the nature park named “Tijuca”, which is a tropical

reservation. You can use the tight, double-tracked streets through the compacted vegetation,

which pass several beautiful waterfalls and viewing points along their approximately 62.14 miles

length in total.

Buffet lunch at the Traditional Confeitaria Colombo.A living portrait of the Belle Époque in Rio,

and one of the city's gourmet landmarks, the Confeitaria Colombo still retains much of its Art

Nouveau charm dating back to the beginning of the century. Its famous Belgian mirrors in their

hardwood frames and rosewood showcases, Italian marble benches, ornate light fixtures, glossy

floor and period furniture have been preserved intact, just as they were admired by many famous

individuals who helped write the history of Brazil, while also making the Confeitaria Colombo a

major downtown attraction.

After lunch, unique activity to “live carnival”. Visit to one of Rio´s most important Samba School,

where a short lecture on carnival will be presented. Visit to the “Barracão” (where big carnival

floats and costume are designed and created).

Dinner at Xian. Idealized to fully integrate with nature in front of you. Served by renowned chefs,

the flavors of modern Asia create a vibrant atmosphere.

Copacabana – Rio de Janeiro

Overnight : Hotel Hilton Copacabana

Day 9 Tuesday July 21

RIO de JANEIRO – SAO PAULO (B, D)

Transfer to the airport for flight to São Paulo. Arrival and into short city tour of São Paulo, we

will explore mostly downtown São Paulo including Praça da Sé, where we will know the

imposing Cathedral da Sé with his splendid windowpane, then we will walk until yard of School,

place where São Paulo was founded (first construction in the city). The Mercado Municipal –

central market with fresh fruits and vegetable products, the building dates from 1933 and it is an

unique experience to all senses –, and Banespa Tower (Weekdays) with panoramic view of the

city from the 35th floor. Check-in at the hotel and time at leisure

Dinner at Figueira, one of the most famous restaurants in São Paulo. Local personalities are

always found in the restaurant. The main attraction is the outside garden, where tables are

located under a big fig tree.

Overnight: Portobay L’Hotel

Day 10 Wednesday July 22

SAO PAULO (B, L)

Full day tour of São Paulo with Jewish interest sites and lunch at Celadon Kosher restaurant

Hebraica Sao Paulo aerial view

The tour includes visits to:

The Kehilat Israel Synagogue, known as the Synagogue of Graça, is the oldest of Sao Paulo,

located in the historic Jewish quarter of Bom Retiro. It’s first building was opened in 1912, and a

few decades later, the synagogue became too small for the number of attendees and a new

building was built in 1954 on the corner of the streets da Graça and Lubavitch, building that

survives today as a valuable institution for the history of the Jewish community in Sao Paulo.

UNIBES (Uniao Israelita Brasileira de Bem Estar Social): the most important Jewish welfare

organization in Sao Paulo, working in four main sectors: family services (food and clothing

distribution, occupational therapy); basic medical and dental care; the aged (three recreational

and cultural groups); and children (day care and audiological diagnosis and treatment).

The Associacao Brasileira A Hebraica de Sao Paulo: founded 38 years ago, today has 30,000

members and is the largest Jewish organization in Brazil. Its activities include sports, leisure and

entertainment, culture, education, and religious teaching.

Free evening

Overnight : Portobay L’Hotel

Day 11 Thursday July 23

SAO PAULO (B, D)

Coffee tour. Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee, supplying about a third of global

demand. Visit a farm located 80 miles from São Paulo in the region of Campinas. The plantation

has 2.075 acres in production, growing 1.5 million coffee trees. It’s the best-preserved coffee

farm in Campinas and still in activity. It was officially founded in 1798. The original land was

given by the Portuguese Royal Court to a noble Portuguese family, in a process so called

‘Sesmaria’. It is a fabulous part of the Brazilian culture from the slavery period to today’s

production of a premium coffee commercialized in Japan. Until today it is used as reference for

documentaries, motion pictures and soap operas in Brazil and from abroad.

The farm has a well-preserved museum with objects and machines from the 50’s used for

processing coffee, “Casa Grande” (main house where the owner lived), the “Senzala” (for the

slaves) and the “Colonia” (for the immigrants). Visit this beautiful and traditional Coffee Farm

with an exclusive guide tour through the actual day to day life from the “nursery” to the harvest,

roasting and packing.

Dinner at Capim Santo. Capim Santo São Paulo is considered the Embassy of Trancoso - small

village near Porto Seguro bay, where the Portuguese arrived 500 years ago in search of spices

and discovered Brazil. From there, our Chef, who was raised among the pots in the kitchen of her

parents, went to the world in search of culinary technique and culture. In France, Morena

graduated from Cordon Bleu and brought as her highest lesson the importance of valuing local

products and suppliers. Today her culinary philosophy is based on healthy eating, with French

technique and Brazilian ingredients

Overnight: Portobay L’Hotel

Day 11 Friday July 24

SAO PAULO (B, L, D)

Today dedicated to visit some of the finest museums in São Paulo.

MASP (Art Museum of São Paulo) - It is a private not-for-profit museum founded in 1947 by

business mogul and patron of the arts Assis Chateaubriand (1892–1968), becoming the first

modern museum in the country. With the most important collection of European art in the

southern hemisphere, MASP’s holdings currently consist of more than 10 thousand artworks,

including paintings, sculptures, objects, photographs, videos and pieces of clothing from various

periods, from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Sao Paulo Art Museum

MIS (Museum of Image & Sound of São Paulo – it is one of the most vibrant cultural spaces in

São Paulo. The MIS collection holds more than 200,000 items, including photographs, films,

videos, posters, graphic pieces, among other material. Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour

Evening transfer to a conservative synagogue for Shabbat followed by Shabbat dinner

Overnight: Portobay L’Hotel

Day 12 Saturday July 25

DEPARTURE (B)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel.

Independent transfer to the airport for those who don’t participate on the extension.

IGUAZU FALLS & PARAGUAY

Post-Extension

July 25-29, 2020

Iguazu Falls

Day 1 Saturday July 25

SAO PAULO-IGUAZU FALLS (B, D)

Drive to the airport and fly to Foz do Iguacu.

Explore the Brazilian side of Iguazu falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most

visited sites in all South America. Observe the unique flora and fauna of this subtropical rain

forest and visit the Parque das Aves, a fabulous bird sanctuary. Situated in the Mata Atlantica, or

Atlantic Rain Forest, the Bird Park houses, in addition to very rare and colorful birds, Caiman

Crocodiles, Boa Constrictors, Marmosets and Butterflies. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Hotel Bourbon Business Foz do Iguacu

Day 2 Sunday July 26

IGUAZU FALLS (B, L, D)

Visit Itaipú the biggest dam in the world located on the Paraná River. Drive to Iguazú National

Park. After lunch visit the Argentinean side of the awesome Iguazú Falls. There are 275

waterfalls which run along 1.5 miles of the Iguazú River - two thirds of which lie in Argentina

and one third of which is in Brazil. Enjoy dinner together at the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Bourbon Business Foz do Iguacu

Jesuit Missions – Trinidad

DAY 3 Monday July 27

FOZ do IGUACU-TRINIDAD-ASUNCION(B, L, D)

Cross the border to Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and drive to La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná, a

former Jesuit reduction in Paraguay. It is an example of one of the many Jesuit reductions, small

colonies established by the missionaries in various locations in South America, such

as Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay throughout the 17th and 18th century. These missions were

built as self-contained societies that existed outside of regular Spanish colonial life that

integrated indigenous populations with Christian faith. Owing in part to its relatively recent

construction, Trinidad bore the weathering of time well, and modern historical societies have

maintained the current, well-preserved state of the ruins to this day. It has also been named one

of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Paraguay. Drive to Asunción, capital of Paraguay. One

of the oldest settlements in South America founded in 1536.

Dinner at the hotel and check-in

Overnight: Hotel Granados Park Asuncion

Day 4 Tuesday July 28

ASUNCION (B, L, D)

Paraguay is home of one of the smallest Jewish communities in the Americas with 1,000

members only. Visit the Jewish school “Estado de Israel” and meet high school students. Later

meet Mariano Mirelman, Paraguay’s Jewish Community Executive Director and visit with him

the synagogue and the Hebraica. Enjoy lunch with members of the Jewish Community. After

lunch take a city tour visiting the Presidential Palace, Independence House and finish the day

with a stroll at the boardwalk. Dinner in a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for those who

fly on Copa Airlines at 02:00 am

Presidential Palace – Asuncion

Overnight: Hotel Granados Park Asuncion

Day 5 Wednesday July 29

DEPARTURE (B)

Check out from the hotel.

Tour Leader: Ariel Goldstein

Ariel Goldstein, Tiyul-Jewish Journeys, Founder and CEO, was born in

Montevideo, Uruguay, studied Latin American history in Montevideo and

then studied tourism at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He has led more

than fifty tours throughout Israel, Europe, Persian Gulf, Latin America,

China, India, Africa and United States. Ariel speaks Spanish, Portuguese,

English and Hebrew.

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