Rio: Jewel of Brazil
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Group Leader: Elena Samkin
Requested Return Date: 1/4/2026
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Pyramid Fountain
- Paço Imperial
- São Bento Monastery
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Corcovado
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Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Visit a Samba school
Participate in a Samba lesson
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Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tropical island excursion
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Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Visit Tijuca National Park
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Day 7: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tour of Petrópolis
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Saint Peter of Alcantara Cathedral
- Imperial Museum of Brazil
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Day 8: Rio de Janeiro • Depart for home
Enjoy free time in Rio de Janeiro
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Day 9: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Pyramid Fountain
- Paço Imperial
- São Bento Monastery
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Corcovado
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Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Visit a Samba school
Participate in a Samba lesson
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Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tropical island excursion
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Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Visit Tijuca National Park
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Day 7: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tour of Petrópolis
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Saint Peter of Alcantara Cathedral
- Imperial Museum of Brazil
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Day 8: Rio de Janeiro • Depart for home
Enjoy free time in Rio de Janeiro
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Day 9: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach (Internal flights with extension)
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Day 5
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Corcovado; Tropical island cruise; Tijuca National Park (with extension: Macuco Safari)
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Experiential Learning
Carnaval experience; Samba school
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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