Silversea Luxury Cruises To ITAJAI

Discover the secrets to preparing a classic Azorean seafood dish during this flavourful, full-day Florianópolis cooking excursion with lunch.

Itajai, Florianópolis, Public Market, Chef's Tour, Shop for Ingredients, Porto do Contrato Restaurant

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, and a visit to the Public Market. Your chef greets your arrival, and escorts you on a guided walking tour of the market. Along the way, learn about the unique blend of Brazilian ingredients, spices and flavours that make up the local Azorean cuisine. Leaving the market, re-board your coach with your guide and chef and head to the Porto do Contrato restaurant, located in the historical downtown area.

Cooking Class, Lunch, Mussels Lambe Lambe, Brigadeiro Dessert

During your cooking class, learn about the origins and preparation of Mussels Lambe Lambe (Mussels with Rice). The signature dish of Azorean cuisine in Florianópolis, this seafood speciality is prepared by the chef during your cooking class. Following the cooking class, relax with the lunch your chef has prepared. After lunch, you are served a dessert, Brigadeiro, which is prepared with condensed milk, chocolate and butter. The name originated because it was a favourite candy of an aircraft brigadier. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore the German history, architecture and culture of Blumenau during this picturesque, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Blumenau Visit, Craft Beer Tasting

Depart the pier for the short, scenic drive along the Itajai Açu River en route to Blumenau. As you approach the city, immediately notice the powerful European influence on its stunning architecture, some of which dates back to the 1800s. Upon arrival visit Craft Beer Aless Blau and do a beer tasting. Craft beer Cervejaria Aless Blumeau "all right" or all jewelry in German.

Lunch, Colonial Family Museum

Lunch Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a Brazilian buffet lunch at the nearby Altaliba restaurant

After lunch, visit is made to a 'biergarten' and the Colonial Family Museum. During your guided museum tour, learn about the German traditions that have left an indelible imprint on the culture of this unique town, as well as the importance of German heritage in 19th-century southern Brazil. After visit downtown and enjoy free time.

Experience the coastal splendour of Camboriu from a unique perspective during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Camboriu and Atlantic Avenue

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Camboriu, a much-beloved beach resort consisting of two beaches equal in beauty, and famously connected by cable car. Upon arrival, drive along picturesque Atlantic Avenue en route to Unipraias Park and the famous Barra Sul Cable Car Station.

Unipraias Park and Barra Sul Cable Car Station

Upon arrival at the cable car station, board a cable car for an incredibly panoramic ride over the sea and up to the Atlantic Forest. Here, take a guided trek along one of its ecological trails on-foot. Designated an UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, this area is home to many endangered species; look for marmosets or maybe a lion tamarin, a monkey named for its lion-like mane.

Laranjeiras Station

Following your nature trek in Unipraias Park, return to your cable car and continue on to Laranjeiras Station. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore the shops, restaurants and nearby beach of lively Avenida Brasil during this half-day, self-guided sightseeing excursion to Camboriu.

Itajai, Camboriu and Ilha da Medeira Hotel

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute ride to Camboriu, a major beach resort city in the Brazilian southern state of Santa Catarina. The city, with its steep hills dropping down to the sea, is popular amongst South Americans and famous for its unique cable car, which links the city's central beach and beach of Laranjeiras. The drop-off point for your leisurely visit is at the Ilha da Medeira Hotel, located on Avenida Brasil, one of the most famous and lively avenues in the city. Upon arrival, begin your self-guided visit.

Aveneda Brasil, Shopping, Restaurants, Beach, and Swimming

Bustling Avenida Brasil is lined with shops and restaurants. You may opt to browse the shops for souvenirs, and/or dine at your own expense. Since Avenida Brasil is just one block from the beach, you may opt to take a stroll here and swim in the ocean, or simply relax and sunbathe on the inviting, white-sand beach. At the conclusion of your visit, return to the Ilha de Medeira Hotel and re-board your awaiting coach, then commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience the history and flavours of Florianópolis during this immersive, full-day sightseeing excursion with lunch.

Itajai, Florianópolis City, Metropolitan Cathedral, 15th of November Square

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Florianópolis City. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the city. Your tour begins with a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral, located in front of 15th of November Square. From here, walk to the Municipal Market. Currently a fish market, this site is where trading was conducted between villagers and travellers in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Customs House, Governor's Palace & Museum, Hercilio Luz Bridge

Next, walk over to the old Customs House. Located adjacent to the Municipal Market, the Customs House is now a local handicraft gallery. Leaving the Customs House, a visit is made to the Governor's Palace which houses an historic Museum. Following your visit, re-board your coach for a drive to view the 18th-century Hercilio Luz Bridge. Since its restoration in 1982, the bridge is open only for light traffic.

Pier 54 Restaurant, Caipirinha Workshop, Lunch

Your final stop is at the Pier 54 restaurant. Upon arrival, proceed for a caipirinha workshop. Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar and lime. Cachaça, also known as 'caninha', is Brazil's most common distilled alcoholic beverage. Following your caipirinha workshop, lunch is served at the restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore Rio at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Rio at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Rio at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Rio at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.