Salvador da Bahia, Brazil: Discovering the Charm of Salvador da Bahia. After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will lead you through the modern suburb of Barra to the mouth of All Saints Bay, where you can take pictures of the famous lighthouse that stands watch over the point where the bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet. From there, you will continue to Pelourinho, where your walking tour begins at the Rio Branco Palace, one of the oldest palaces in Brazil. Enjoy a panoramic view of the lower city and All Saints Bay before visiting the São Francisco Church, known for its gold-leaf interior and jacaranda wood furniture. Along the way, you will pass various museums and historical buildings until you reach Largo do Pelourinho, the most iconic and photographed square in Salvador.

After lunch (not included), the tour continues along the beaches of Salvador. You will visit the Montserrat district, which offers another panoramic view of the city, and end the day at the Mercado Modelo. Once a slave trade market, it is now one of Salvador’s oldest and most traditional commercial centers, housing 263 arts and crafts shops where you can browse to your heart’s content. The balance of the day is at leisure.