2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014

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1 2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014 Salvador da Bahia Sampler Vacation Package Summary: 8 Nights in Salvador da Bahia possible 2/3 nights stay in countryside for musical discovery Options of Hotels Multiple options of Sightseeing Tours Private Transfers (Airport-Hotel-Airport) ROUND trip flights incuded: Round trip flights is included based on group rates (Price is subject to availability and variation of flight company offer and Origin of the flight) Accommodation: Hotel Option 1 - Sol Express Stella Maris Resort 4 stars Hotel Option 2 - Catussaba 4 stars Tour Included: Salvador Panoramic and Historic City Tour Optional Tours: Full day Northern Coast (Praia do Forte) Full day Schooner Cruise Transfers: Private Transfer IN and OUT - Airport > Hotel > Airport FROM USD 1485,00 per person based on double occupancy

2 2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014 Options: Hotels, tours and destinations Additional Accommodation Options: Hotel Option 1 - Pestana Convento do Carmo hotel 5 stars Hotel Option 2 - Sheraton Bahia 5 stars Destinations Options for possible 2/3 nights stay in countryside for musical discovery: Praia do forte Camaçari Cachoeira Chapada Diamantina - Lençois Feira de Santana Ribeira do Pombal Nazaré Ilheus

3 DESTINATION : Salvador da Bahia 8 nights Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, was the first major port and the capital of colonial Brazil for almost two centuries. The city lies between green tropical hills and broad beaches along the bay of Todos os Santos. It was built on two levels with administration buildings and residences constructed on the hills: forts, docks, and warehouses on the beaches. To this day the city is still divided into upper and lower cities. From 1500 to 1815 Salvador was the nation's busiest port. A significant portion of the sugar from the northeast and gold and diamonds from the mines in the southeast passed through Salvador. It was a golden age for the town; magnificent homes and churches resplendent in gold decoration were built. Many of the city's baroque churches, private homes, squares, and even the handchipped paving bricks have been preserved as part of Brazil's historic patrimony. In Salvador, more than anywhere else in the country, the African influence in the makeup of Brazilian culture is readily visible, from the spicy dishes still called by their African names (caruru, vatapa, acarajé), to the ceremonies of candomblé which honor both African deities and Catholic holidays, to the Capoeira schools, where a unique African form of ritualistic fighting /martial art is taught.

4 Flights : Round trip flight included The round trip flights are included in the package and price is based on the group rates provided by the main Airlies companies from US and Brazil. Price is subject to availability and variation of flight company offers and Origin of the flight. USA > Salvador da Bahia > USA

5 Hotel Option 1 : Sol Express Stella Maris Resort 4 stars Hotel Details: The Sol Express Stella Maris Resort is the first 5 star hotel in the Sun Network of Express Hotels and Resorts. Located on the beach front of Stella Maris, one of the best and most beautiful beaches of Salvador, the hotel is characterized as an urban resort. The hotel has 334 apartments, a master suite, two apartments for the handicapped and a presidential suite, as well as apartments and triple rooms. Located on the beach at Stella Maris, 29 km from the city center and the historic center (Pelourinho) and 7 km from Salvador International Airport. Meals: Breakfast included

6 2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014 Hotel Option 2 : Catussaba hotel 4 stars Hotel Details: Catussaba Hotels & Resorts, one of the most traditional hotel groups Bahia's capital is composed of the Catussaba Resort, the only resort of Salvador with direct access to the sandy beach, with lush landscaping and cuisine, regional and international levels, perfect for all palates and Catussaba Business, a hotel that offers all the necessary structure to relax in one of the most beautiful regions of Salvador. Both hotels have easy access to all sights and are just minutes from the International Airport of Salvador. Meals: Breakfast is included

7 2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014 Hotel Details: Pestana Convento do Carmo, located at the historic heart of the city of Salvador, near Pelourinho, is one of the most fabulous hotels in Bahia. The Convent, initially built in 1586 by the First Order of Carmelite Friars, has been throughout the centuries the stage of many significant events of the Brazilian history, and is nowadays, after careful restoration works, the first luxury historic hotel in Brazil The impacting architecture of the Convent combined with furniture and works of art, achieve an elegant and refined atmosphere, present right from the guests' first contact at the imposing reception desk. The services sophistication ensures an unforgettable experience. The quietness of the pool or the awesome saunas are a great choice for those who wish to get away from all their worries. Meals: Breakfast is included

8 4 stars BRAZIL TRAVEL SPECIALIST 2014 World Wind & Percussion Festival - March 2014 Hotel Option 2 : Sheraton Bahia 4 stars Hotel Details: Villa Bahia has 2 peaceful patios: one with a botanical atmosphere and cooling fountain, the other with white walls, dripping vegetation and a small pool - a rare sight in Pelourinho. The deep sofas in the lounge prompt moments of conviviality... The furniture and decoration objects were chosen for their authenticity, a move welcomed by Bahians when they visit Villa Bahia! A roof-top terrace allows you to overlook the historical center, with its many bells and colored facades. Meals: Breakfast is included

9 Tour: Salvador Panoramic and Historic City Tour Visit Farol da Barra, postcard of the city, stopping to get around outside the lighthouse and get to know its charms. Continue to Fort Santa Maria and Praia do Porto da Barra. Sit at a bar with views over the shimmering sea and the island of Itaparica. See the Corridor da Vitoria, with its imposing buildings of high society, and Praça de Campo Grande, one of the most beautiful in Brazil. Passing by Teatro Castro Alves, the largest theater in the northeast Brazil towards Avenida Sete de Setembro, with many local businesses, you will arrive in the upper town hall square in the historic center. Proceed from here by foot to visit Pelourinho, a World Heritage Site, the Shrine of Jesus, the streets and the square of Pelourinho, the colorful houses, visit of the beautiful Church of São Francisco and see for yourself its charms, legends and mysteries. See the Tororo Dike with statues of the Orishas of Candomblé, pass by the Fonte Nova Stadium, where World Cup matches will take place, see Itapagipe Peninsula, visit the Ribeira district and its pier, with a traditional Ice Cream parlour. Visit the Church of Holy Hill and Nossa Senhora do Bonfim church, a site of cult and mysticism. Then head to Fort Mont Serrat, Ponta do Humaitá, Church of Our Lady of Good Voyage. On the way back you will walk through the port city area, the local market of São Joaquin, and Mercado Modelo, the craft center of Bahia, where we stop for shopping before returning to the hotel.

10 Optinal Tour: Northern Coast Tour (Praia do Forte) Journey through the Northern Coast to Praia do Forte, 68 km from Salvador, a beautiful and very charming typical village with varied commerce, included entrance to fantastic the Tamar Project for the preservation of sea turtles. Continue the tour to Guarajuba, one of the most beautiful beaches on the Coast. Lunch in a typical Bahian restaurant and enjoy the beautiful beach. Back in Salvador late afternoon. Optinal Tour : Schooner Cruise Cruise All Saints Bay on board of a typical wooden schooner. A fantastic bay that has approximately 30 islands, with waters from plenty of rivers, allowing the sailing to cities of a region called Recôncavo Baiano. The name of the bay was given by Americo Vespucci when he arrived in All Saints Bay on November 1st of 1501, which was the day of all saints. During the cruise you will visit two islands, one is called Ilha dos Frades (priest's island) with its picturesque fishmen's town with an exuberant vegetation and calm beaches. The other is Itaparica island, the biggest island (36 km2), with the largest population too, which is also a traditional holiday house region. There will be plenty of time to relax and swim. Lunch is served on Itaparica s island. Notes: Food and drinks on board the schooner and at Frade s Island are not included in the price; In case of inclemency of the weather, the schooner trip can be substituted by another program realized in Salvador, including lunch. The price won t be refunded.

11 Additional / Optional Tours : Chapada Diamantina The Chapada Diamantina mountain range runs north and south through the state of Bahia. The average altitude is over 3000 feet. The city of Lençóis grew around the huge diamond boom in the region in the mid-1800 s. At one stage it had a population of 30,000 but as a result of the discovery of diamonds in South Africa, the town began to go into decline. The town has been designated a National Monument for it s important examples of residential architecture from the 19th century. The Chapada Diamantina region has been the subject of two extensive studies by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in England for its unusual and very varied flora, from cacti to bromeliads and wild orchids. The dramatic table topped mountains provide stunning views of the region. There are innumerable rivers, caves and waterfalls, amongst them the famous Smoke Waterfall, the tallest in Brazil, with a fall of 1350 feet, so-called because of the fact that the water from the falls evaporates before reaching the ground.

12 Additional / Optional Tours : City tour of the beaches Bahia by night Miguel Santana show Fishing Cachoeria city tour