Brazil from Shore to Soul

Trace Brazil’s Atlantic coast from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador on a journey that explores the country’s deep African heritage and vibrant contemporary culture. In two of Brazil’s most historic cities, learn how African traditions have shaped cuisine, music, religion and daily life; walk sites central to the history of the transatlantic slave trade; and meet today’s artists, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Along the way, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, ride up Corcovado to stand beneath Christ the Redeemer, and savor the rhythms, flavors and spirit that define Brazil from shore to soul.

Tour Highlights

Gain insight into how Brazil’s African heritage has been preserved and transformed in local cuisine, music, religion and community life.
Spend time in two historic coastal cities, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, each home to strong Afro-Brazilian communities and rich cultural traditions.
Walk through Valongo Wharf, once the first landing place in Brazil for enslaved Africans and now a powerful memorial to their resilience and contributions.
Visit a samba school for an inside look at Carnaval’s colorful floats and costumes, with a chance to try Brazil’s national Afro-Brazilian dance.
Join a hands-on cooking demonstration with a local chef to explore signature Brazilian flavors and ingredients.
Ride to the summit of Corcovado Mountain for an up-close view of the imposing Christ the Redeemer statue and sweeping vistas over Rio.
Explore a selection of UNESCO World Heritage sites that illuminate Brazil’s layered colonial and African diasporic history.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart from home
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 6: Salvador, Brazil
Day 7: Salvador, Brazil
Day 8: Salvador, Brazil
Day 9: Salvador, Brazil
Day 10: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Depart for home

Operator
AHI Travel