South America 2009 - (Page 38) 2-NIGHT Samba in Rio 2-NIGHT Santiago Wine Country the carnivale spirit For cruises sailing to or from Rio de Janeiro. 2 - night p re - cruise tour : 2009: Jan 2; Feb 11; Mar 15 For cruises sailing to or from Santiago. 2-nigh t pr e-c r uis e tour : 2008: Dec 13 2009: Jan 22; Feb 27; Mar 31; Dec 19 Samba, the joyous AfroBrazilian music and dance form, is practiced in numerous samba schools throughout Rio de Janeiro, each of whose 3,000 – 4,000 members spend months preparing for the big event — Carnivale. A samba school entry will typically include singers, dancers, giant puppets, floats, flag bearers and drummers, all extravagantly costumed around a signature theme. 1 rio Arrive in the city the locals call cidade maravilhosa — “marvelous city” — with the day free to explore its elegant neighborhoods and lively beach districts. The glory of Rio is twofold: its friendly people and its spectacular setting. Luckily, you have time to discover both. Overnight Rio. 2 rio/samba On a half-day tour of the city you 1 santiago Arrive in Santiago, Chile’s sophisticated heart. (Early check-in has been arranged.) Your day is free to explore the Plaza de Armas, with its excellent historical museum and impressive 18thcentury cathedral. Overnight Santiago. 2 Wine country The conquistadors introduced will be treated to a cable car ride up Corcovado Mountain, crowned by Rio’s trademark statue Christ the Redeemer, arms outstretched. In the evening, a magnificent barbecue dinner at Churrascaria Restaurant has been arranged, followed by a dazzling samba show. Overnight Rio. 3 rio/Bon Voyage A half-day guided tour of the city takes you by cable car up to the heights of Sugarloaf Mountain for a sweeping view of the city and the bay before embarking your ship. 2 - night p ost- cruise tour : 2009: Jan 4; Feb 13; Mar 17 The post-cruise tour follows the itinerary in reverse, with a late check-out from your hotel prior to transfer to the airport. Add To youR CRuISE FARE 20 09 us$459 vineyards to supply wine for Communion, and thanks to its ideal elevation and climate, Chile today is renowned for fine wine. Today’s tour to the venerable Viña Concha y Toro includes a visit to the cellars, a wine tasting and shopping. Next: the Maipo Valley, the heart of wine country, with lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon’s return to Santiago features a tour of the city’s highlights, including Moneda Palace, the former official residence of Chilean presidents. Overnight Santiago. 3 santiago/Bon Voyage Morning free for exploring before the pleasant ride to Valparaíso brings you to the ship. 2-nigh t post-c r uis e tour : 2008: Dec 15 2009: Jan 24; Mar 1; Apr 2; Dec 21 This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse. Add To youR CRuISE FARE 20 08 PRE 20 08 PoST 20 09 PRE 20 09 PoST us$449 Shared Double Single Occupancy Triple not available — third person must book as a single occupancy. 669 Shared Double us$429 us$399 us$479 Single Occupancy 659 579 729 Triple not available — third person must book as a single occupancy. 659 38 e-brochures available online
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