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Recife Olinda Tour Cruise Passengers – Private Excursion – Port Pick / Up Drop Off
Recife Olinda Tour Cruise
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03Jan23 – Tuesday – 8:45am Pick Up – 7-Hour Duration – Oceania Marina Passengers – Sold Out!
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23Feb23 – Thursday – 8:45am Pick Up – 7-Hour Duration – Holland America Volendam Passengers – Sold Out!
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02Dec23 – Saturday – 8:45am Pick Up – 7-Hour Duration – Azamara Quest Passengers – Tour is Confirmed & Available (2 Groups – 6-10 & 11-18 Passengers)
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Very Important: The Recife and Olinda Tour is not suitable for Passengers with Mobility Difficulties.
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Depending on where the Ship docks, a Shuttle to the Passengers’ Terminal might be required!
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Group Sizes / Vehicles – 40% Empty Seats
6-10 Passengers / 20-Passenger Van
11-18 Passengers / 30-Passenger Minibus
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Isn´t your Ship listed? Please contact us!
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PICK UP “OUTSIDE” PASSENGERS’ TERMINAL – The guide will be holding a sign written DOBRAZILRIGHT TOURS
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DoBrazilRight is able to confirm up to 3 Groups only. Recife is one of the most difficult cities in Brazil to find quality English Speaking Guides and Services need to be requested/booked a lot of time in Advance. Groups will not exceed 18 Passengers
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Other Dates and Ships are available as well (please fill out the form below)
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Duration: 6-7 Hours, depending on the Ship´s Schedule in Recife.
Unfortunately, the 6-Hour Tour will not have enough time for the Casa da Cultura visitation.
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Historical Heritage of Recife and Olinda Tour
Recife
Your exploration of Recife begins aboard an air-conditioned Van or Micro Bus. The tour will start with a Panoramic Ride through Boa Viagem Beach, with a quick stop for pictures and refreshments.
The tour will continue to Ground Zero Square, which marks the place where the city was born, on the edge of Port Quay. Located in the neighborhood of Old Recife, the place is marked by a panel of the artist Cícero Dias, installed on the floor. There will be a Walking Tour (a short walk of approx. 350m) until where the Malakoff Tower (observatory from the 1800s) is located, passing by Bom Jesus Street and Arsenal Square, with many Historic Buildings.
On the way Group will visit the Giant Puppets Embassy (a local Cultural Carnival Institution), the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue (the first synagogue of the Americas), and the Pernambuco Embassy, to immerse in the local folklore and popular culture.
The Tour will continue to Casa da Cultura (Culture House). Casa da Cultura is one of the largest centers for selling handicrafts in the city of Recife. It works in the building of the former Recife Jailhouse, which was the largest prison in Brazil in the 19th century and the first panoramic radial prison in South America.
The Casa da Cultura houses two panels by the Pernambuco painter Cícero Dias, which represent the Pernambuco Revolutions of 1817 and 1824. In addition to the Clênio Wanderley Theater, the Nelson Ferreira Stage, and more than 110 art and craft stores. Associations and Unions such as the Unified Black Movement, Political Amnesties, and the Artisans Union of the Metropolitan Region of Recife and Pernambuco.
Olinda
A 25-minute drive from Casa da Cultura will take you to the 16th-century colonial town of Olinda. Olinda’s main square, the Alto da Sé lies on the crest of the town’s highest hill. A remarkably well-preserved colonial city, founded in 1535, UNESCO has declared Olinda a world-historical monument.
There will be 2 stops in Olinda, the Saint Benedict Monastery, to see the baroque main altar that was taken for an exhibition at NYC’s Guggenheim Museum in the year 2000, and The Sé Cathedral (take a moment to admire the colorful Portuguese tiles and woodcarvings adorned with gold leaf that punctuate the architecture) From the top of Olinda, you also have breathtaking views of downtown and the Boa Viagem district.
Passengers will have approx. 2 hours in Olinda, where will be able to take a little break for lunch/snacks.
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Recife Olinda Tour Cruise
Included
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Round Trip Transportation from Recife Sea Port in NEW Vehicles
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Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
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Entrance fees to Embaixada Pernambuco, Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes, Kahal Zur Synagogue & Sé Cathedral in Olinda.
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Stop for Lunch/Snacks
Not Included
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Lunch/Snacks
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Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
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Fully Refundable in case of Port Cancelation, otherwise:
20 Days in Advance or more – Fully Refundable
From 19 days – 8 Days in Advance – 50% Refund + 50% Credit for Future Tours valid for an unlimited time.
From 7 Days in Advance or Less – Non-Refundable + 50% Credit for Future Tours valid for an unlimited time. Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended.
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Due to the Pandemic Inflation in Brazil is above 10% a year, unfortunately, prices are subject to change. Passengers who reserve in Advance will have the original prices honored!
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