Silversea Luxury Cruises To RIO DE JANEIRO

Explore the exquisite art, architecture and design of Brazil through the ages during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Rio de Janeiro, Centre for Brazilian Crafts (CRAB), Refreshments

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Centre for Brazilian Crafts (CRAB), an institution that safeguards, celebrates, and elevates cultural manifestation through handmade garments and objects that are part of the Brazilian heritage. Famous national designers work with these artisans to produce new articles in fashion, art and home goods. Following your guided tour and a refreshment stop at the CRAB's restaurant, walk to the nearby Metropolitan Cathedral.

Metropolitan Cathedral, Stained-Glass Windows, Museum of Modern Art (MAM)

A grand, pyramidal, brutalist structure from the prolific Modernist movement of Brazilian architectural history, the Metropolitan Cathedral is lightened by four, floor-to-ceiling, stained-glass windows depicting Biblical scenes. The project is by Edgar da Fonseca, and the interior houses many religious works of art. Leaving the Cathedral, re-board your coach for the short drive to the Museum of Modern Art (MAM). Inaugurated in 1963 and designed by Affonso Reidy, the building is a beacon of Modernist architecture and houses an important collection from national artists.

Maua Square, Benedictine Monastery, Museum of Tomorrow

Your final stop is at Maua Square. Totally renovated as part of the Olympic City project, this area is an iconic cultural symbol of Rio. During your visit, marvel at some of its oldest and newest architectural gems during exterior photo stops at the 1633 Benedictine Monastery and Museum of Tomorrow, designed by Santiago Calatrava and inaugurated in 2015. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore the art, architecture and culture of Rio ranging from street art to Art Deco, with a delicious Brazilian lunch thrown in for good measure! Departing the pier, walk 30 minutes to see Rio's most famous graffiti Mural das Etnias by Eduardo Kobra. This mural was painted in 2016 for the Olympics and covers 3,000 square meters. Spanning 15 meters in height and 170 meters in length, the mural was created using over 1,800 liters of white paint, 700 liters of colored paint and 3,000 spray cans!

Board a coach and continue to the famous Copacabana known as Rio's Art Deco district with over 35 art deco buildings. Stop at Lido Square, where there are several buildings of that style to see, walking to Duvivier Street and stop at Beco das Garrafas to hear about the birth of Bossa Nova music.

Your walking tour continues to Ronald de Carvalho and Viveiros de Castro streets and the Leme district to admire more Art Deco style buildings. Transfer from Leme to Leblon by bus to enjoy an elegant lunch at Giuseppe Grill restaurant, followed by a coffee tasting at Confeitaria Colombo.

Make the 30-minute transfer back to the port.

Conclude your cruise with a look at the 'Best of Rio' before commencing your journey home. For guests with flights departing after 8:30 pm, we offer you the opportunity to experience the spectacular sights and flavours of Rio, with lunch at the Churrascaria Fogo de Chão, before arriving at the airport.

Upon disembarking the ship and collecting your luggage, embark the coach, with your luggage safely stored onboard. Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 30-minute drive to Corcovado train station and Cosme Velho neighbourhood.

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

Upon arrival, board the cogwheel railway train and ascend 2,400 feet (731 metres) to the top of Corcovado Mountain. En route, take in spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views overlooking the city and harbour. Upon arrival at the top of the mountain, you can take the elevator and escalator, or proceed with the adventurous climb up 240 steps to access the 120-foot-high (36-metre-high) statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Beach Tour and Churrascaria

Following your train-ride back down Corcovado Mountain, re-board your coach and proceed for lunch at the Churrascaria Fogo de Chão.

Sugar Loaf Mountain

After lunch, ascend via cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Upon arrival, take in breathtaking views overlooking the Corcovado, beaches, the Rio de Janeiro-Niteroi Bridge, and the city of Niteroi across the bay.

After descending Sugar Loag mountains re-board busses for your transfer to Rio´s International airport.

Discover the artistry and imagination involved in the creation of Brazil's world-renowned Carnival during this fun-filled, half-day excursion to Samba City.

Rio Gamboa and Samba City

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Samba City, a 136,343 square-yard (about 114,000-square-metre) area located in the heart of the Rio Gamboa neighbourhood. Samba City is filled with warehouses and barracks that are used by the samba schools to work on their floats and costumes for the next Carnival. Samba City has a total of 14 warehouses, where the 12 samba schools of the special group of Rio de Janeiro are housed. It offers a unique opportunity to witness the construction and production process of more than 6,000 costumes and 15 floats.

Acadêmicos da Grande Rio, Carnival Costumes and Samba Class

Upon arrival in Samba City, visit the warehouse of the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio, one of Rio's first group schools. In the Exhibition Room, see exhibits and videos about the history of Samba and the Carnival Parade. Next, you can try on authentic Carnival costumes, and take photos in them. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha drink, and experience the music of Carnival during a Samba class with percussion by artists from the Grande Rio Samba School. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience one of the most famous and revered sites in Rio de Janeiro during this picturesque, half-day visit to the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

Depart the pier in Rio for the approximate one-hour drive to Corcovado Train Station, then board the cogwheel railway train and ascend 2,400 feet (731 metres) to the top of Corcovado Mountain. The 2.5-mile-long (4 km) cog railway was opened in October 1884 by Emperor Dom Pedro II with steam trains; these were replaced by electric trains in 1910. En route, take in spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views overlooking the city and harbour. Upon arrival at the top of the mountain, you can take the elevator and escalator, or proceed with the adventurous climb up 240 steps to access the 120-foot-high (36-metre-high) statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Following your train-ride back down Corcovado Mountain, re-board your coach for the approximate one-hour return drive to the pier.

Discover Rio's culture, art and cuisine on this colorful walking and culinary tour. Taste Amazonian fruit juices, visit a street market, bars and some really old restaurants, finishing with a big meal and plenty of beers and caipirinhas for those who are thirsty.

Begin with a guided tour on foot through a vibrant open-air street market. Taste many exotic Brazilian fruits and also several typical street food dishes. Next, visit a traditional Portuguese restaurant and taste 2 classic dishes of Portuguese cuisine: a cod-fish croquette (bolinho de bacalhau) and a Portuguese custard tart (pastel de nata).

Walk to see the spectacular colourful tiled staircase Selarón, a breathtaking interlude between your tour's eating stops. Take time to explore this beautiful work of art before we resume the food tour with a visit at an acai fruit juice tasting. Your last (and arguably the best) food stop is a full sit-down meal with multiple entrees and main courses, all specialities of the Northeastern region of Brazil.

Digest as you walk to see Rio's most famous graffiti Mural das Etnias by Eduardo Kobra. This mural was painted in 2016 for the Olympics and covers 3,000 square meters. Spanning 15 meters in height and 170 meters in length, the mural was created using over 1,800 liters of white paint, 700 liters of colored paint and 3,000 spray cans!

Make the return trip to the ship.

Experience a part of Rio beyond the postcards in today's tour of the largest favela Brazil, stretched above the richest neighborhoods of the city of Rio with over 150,000 residents. This contrast - and all its peculiarities - is in one word, impressive.

Enter the community for an excursion that past guests have called life changing. Departing the pier, transfer in a jeep to Rochina and drive through different districts. Your local tour guides are extremely knowledgeable, ready to talk about the history of Brazil, of Rio de Janeiro, of industrialization and expansion, and how the favelas of Rio have always played an important role in the fabric of the city. See people with limited means but unlimited smiles, and interact with talented local artisans selling their goods. Your jaw may drop with the amazing views of the coastline!

Visit a social project called Il Sorriso Dei Miei Bimbi, a non-profit organization officially founded in 2002, born from an idea of Barbara Olivi, an Italian living in Brazil, who since 1998 had been developing educational programs for children. Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi is a non-religious, independent, non-profit organization that promotes ideas and partnerships. Its projects have been successfully carried out over the years thanks to numerous private donations.

After this visit, a local capoeira show is also part of the tour, as well as stops for photos at each corner, a visit to the Lage (look out spot of the favela), and much more. Part of your tour is on foot so you can have a personal experience with the community.

Upon leaving Rocinha, your 360-degree view continues as the jeep passes the beach where all the hang gliders land! Take the coastline drive back to your drop-off point, once again seeing how absolutely gorgeous Rio is.

Without a doubt, end this tour with a new perspective on your own life, a camera full of memories to share, and a heart that much fuller.

Experience the breath-taking scenery and skyline of Rio at sunset during this relaxing, half-day catamaran excursion with champagne toast on Guanabara Bay.

Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, Sunset Cruise

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Yacht Club. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting catamaran for a leisurely, approximately two-hour sunset cruise around Guanabara Bay, and discover why Rio de Janeiro was the first city in the world to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list for its urban landscape.

Skylines, Buildings, Landmarks, and Mountains of Rio and Niteroi, Champagne or Caipirinha Toast

It is from the sea that you can really appreciate why the title is so well-deserved. Your scenic cruise on Guanabara Bay passes by the skylines, buildings, landmarks, and mountains of both Rio and its sister city, Niteroi. Along the way, your guide offers details about your surrounds and notable points-of-interest. A celebratory toast with sparkling wine or caipirinha is included. Your cruise concludes back at the Yacht Club. Upon arrival, disembark the boat, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore the Imperial history of Brazil during this full-day tour to Petrópolis.

Situated about one-and-a-half hours from Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis boasts a picturesque location and a rich history. Its name is derived from Emperor Pedro II, the country's second monarch. In fact, Petrópolis served as the summer residence of Brazil's aristocrats during the 19th century and, between 1894 and 1903, was the capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro. For an introduction to this vibrant city, join this full-day excursion.

Crystal Palace

Depart the pier in your air-conditioned coach for the scenic drive to Petropolis. Upon arrival, visit the Crystal Palace, an extraordinary work of architecture constructed entirely of metal and glass manufactured in France. The luminous structure was opened in 1884 and became a favorite venue for ballroom dances in the 19th century.

Imperial Museum

After admiring the stunning building, continue to the Imperial Museum, considered one of the most important museums in Brazil. The museum was once the imperial summer residence and today affords a peek into the opulent lifestyle of the monarchs. Marvel at gorgeous materials such as its white Carrara and black Belgian marbles, the dining hall's mahogany furniture and the jacaranda wood of the music room. Precious and important items on display include tapestries, antique furniture and jewels. Be sure to take a moment to appreciate the imperial crown, gleaming with over 600 diamonds and 77 pearls.

Stop for lunch in a delicious buffet of Brazilian specialties such as Barbecue and its different cuts of Brazilian meat.

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcântara

After lunch a visit is made at the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcântara for a visit. The Cathedral, one of the city's top attractions, is also one of the most famous churches in Brazil. Built in French neo-gothic style, with a beautiful rose window, the cathedral is listed as a national historic heritage by IPHAN.

Rejoining the coach, proceed to Petropolis' famous local chocolate store for a treat before making the return drive to Rio De Janeiro and your awaiting ship.

Spend the day visiting the three most gorgeous manmade and natural gems of the city of Rio: The Christ Statue, Tijuca Rainforest, and the Botanical Garden. Your local guides are on hand to provide a complete and detailed overview of these highlights, creating memories of a lifetime.

Begin with a transfer to your jeep vehicle that takes you to the cog-wheel train station ready to propel you through the amazing Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. The Tijuca is a unique urban rainforest 32 sq km large, considered the "lung" of the city! Take some time to enjoy the view atop Corcovado (including the view of the iconic Christ statue Rio is known for) before transferring back down the mountain for lunch.

Arrive at Casa Camolese, one of the best restaurants in Rio located at the Jockey Club where a three-course meal awaits you. After lunch, visit the Botanical Garden. Founded in 1808 by Brazil´s former king, this lush oasis boasts a variety of national and international species. You have plenty of time to stroll and explore this garden at your leisure.

Make the 45-minute transfer back to the pier.

Visit two of the oldest and finest churches in Brazil and tour the National History Museum at a former military fort on this tour that explores the country's colonial roots.

Departing the pier, transfer to the church Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro. This church atop Ladeira da Glória commands great views out over Parque do Flamengo and Guanabara bay. Considered one of the finest examples of religious colonial architecture in Brazil, the church dates from 1739. Some of the more fascinating features of the church are its octagonal design, its single tower (through which visitors enter), the elaborately carved altar (attributed to the Brazilian sculptor Mestre Valentim) and its elegant 18th-century tiles.

Your tour continues to Church Our Lady of Carmo. The Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is an old Carmelite church which served as the cathedral of Rio de Janeiro from around 1808 until 1976. It is located at Praça XV square, downtown Rio and is one of the most important historical buildings in the city.

Next transfer to your last stop, the National History Museum of Rio, which is housed in a former military fort. This place has become the most important museum of history in the country, gathering a collection of about 258 thousand items that tell the tale of Brazil's colonial history and the nation becoming a republic.

Return to the pier.

Take a tour by coach and on foot to see elements from the modern and colonial times of Rio, and discover up close what makes this city so marvelous.

Depart the pier by coach and drive along iconic Presidente Vargas Avenue to reach the Sambódromo, the famous Carnival Venue in Rio. After a photo stop, the tour continues to Praça XV square, where your walking tour begins.

Stroll through colonial Rio, passing the Arco do Teles, Cultural Central Banco do Brasil and ending at Candelária Church, stopping to visit the interior of this lovely structure. Continue on foot until you arrive at the antique coffee house Confeitaria Colombo, stopping to refresh your energy with for coffee or tea. Dating from the late 1800s, the Confeitaria Colombo still preserves its original colonial style, with its enormous jacaranda-framed mirrors from Belgium, stained glass from France, and tiles from Portugal are among the art nouveau decor's highlights.

Next, transfer 30 minutes to the São Bento Monastery for an interior tour. The São Bento Monastery, founded by Benedictine monks in 1586, is one of the most impressive Baroque style churches in Brazil. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the striking architecture.

Conclude your tour by walking 30 minutes back to the pier.

Explore the waters surrounding Rio on an ocean kayak, paddling the calm sea around the impressive granite rock of Sugar Loaf Mountain, all with the cityscape as background. Transfer 30 minutes to Urca beach, where after a safety briefing it is time to prepare for and board your kayaks.

Enjoy a two-hour paddle around Sugar Loaf Mountain before pausing for lunch. On the itinerary there is time to rest and swim before returning to Urca beach and driving back to the starting point. If your tour group still has the energy after lunch, there may be the chance to climb Sugar Loaf in the afternoon.

Return to the ship.

Enjoy the coastal highlights and charms of Rio on this beachy tour featuring sweeping panoramic views. Begin with a transfer from the pier along the beaches of Rio through the beach-dwelling, coastal neighborhood of Barra Guaratiba. Aboard your jeep vehicle, drive along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio and Pontal reaching Barra de Guaratiba.

Take a 2km walking tour beginning at Barra de Guaratiba, walking to Pedra do Telégrafo with photo stop at Pedra da Bigorna, a favorite place for taking silly and dramatic photos at a rocky point that appears from some angles to be suspended over the ocean, but safely rests above steady ground.

Walk back to the jeeps at Barra de Guaratiba and transfer to Grumari beach, taking time to relax before lunch at the restaurant Point do Grumari, offering an amazing view over Marambaia Sandbank.

After lunch transfer one hour back to the pier the same scenic way you arrived, enjoying once again those stunning beach views.

Explore the splendid architecture, culture and landmarks of historic and modern-day Rio during this scenic, half-day sightseeing tour of the city and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Sugar Loaf

Drive through Flamengo Park en route to the highlight of the tour, a cable-car-ride to the approximately 1,200-foot-high (365 metres) Sugar Loaf Mountain. This famous mountain offers breathtaking views overlooking Corcovado, the beaches, the Rio de Janeiro-Niteroi Bridge and the city of Niteroi across the bay.

The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill. For guests wishing to venture even higher, the second cable car soars to the lofty summit of Sugar Loaf itself. From this vantage point there are breathtaking views of the city, harbour, Copacabana Beach, towering Corcovado and the mountains beyond. After the descent from this unparalleled vantage point, re-board the motor coach for the return drive to the pier.

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is unforgettable. The city explodes in joy and music. There are hundreds of street festivities and bands everywhere, but nothing compares to the gigantic party at the Sambadrome parade. Let Silversea transfer you to the show and then back to the ship with a flexible schedule and enjoy open front seating in the Grandstand at this unforgettable spectacle.

00SPERIO-A Rio Carnaval Winner's Parade

Evening Event: Monday, 20^th February 2023

Depart: Rio de Janeiro

Return: Rio de Janeiro

Reserve: A minimum of 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Special Excursion requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than November 20, 2022. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis and the programme price is subject to change. Tickets are available in limited quantities and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. Tickets are non-refundable once added to your booking. The price of tickets will increase closer to the date of Carnaval therefore the programme price is subject to change without advance notice.

Indulge your senses with the exciting atmosphere of the world-renowned Carnaval parade during your visit to Rio de Janeiro.

Sambodromo

Depart the pier for the approximately one-hour drive to the Sambódromo. Located near downtown Rio de Janeiro at Rua Marquês de Sapucaí in Cidade Nova, this permanent structure is 1,968 feet (about 700 metres) in length and seats 72,500 people. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and built in 1983, the Sambódromo hosts sporting events, conferences and concerts during the rest of the year, and houses a public education centre which presently teaches 5,000 children.

The Grandstand

Upon arrival at the parking area, leave your coach for the brief walk to the open front seats in the Grandstand. After being seated, view the lively and colourful parades; the high point of Rio's Carnaval celebration. Held over two nights, the parades are the culmination of months of intense preparation by a dozen schools at the top of the highly-competitive Carnavale League.

Parade & Return Transfer

During your visit, see between eight and twelve oversized floats and approximately 4,000 people make their way down the 'avenida' while singing and dancing in a lively procession. After midnight, return to the pier on any of the shuttle buses departing during the intervals (schedule to be announced onboard) between one school and the next.

Please note: This Special Excursion is scheduled to operate on the evening of Monday, February 20th, 2023 and departs after an early dinner onboard. This is a party, festival atmosphere; congestion during the transfer and during the walk to your seating can be expected. It involves walking to the open front seats with many steps to negotiate and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Transfers to and from Carnival are exclusive to guests purchasing Silversea's Rio Carnaval package and cannot be sold separately. Space is limited; we suggest you purchase tickets well in advance to obtain the best seating at the best price.

Guests sailing with Silversea for the full South America Grand Voyage will receive our Carnaval Event package on a complimentary basis. Full Grand Voyage Guests should not add this package to their booking. They are kindly requested to contact Reservations to add the complimentary package to their booking.

All Special Excursions require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Silversea's published cruise cancellation policy will remain in effect. All Special Excursion fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. Onboard Spending Credit may not be applied to the purchase of this programme. All Special Excursions are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing (unless otherwise noted above) and are recommended to guests 18 years of age and older. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays, changes made by airlines, government activities, and weather, require. The programme described in this brochure is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Discover the best ways to capture the breath-taking panorama of Rio de Janeiro during this picturesque, full-day excursion with a professional photographer.

Rio de Janeiro, Photography Tour with a Professional Photographer

Depart the pier with your professional photographer/guide for your scenic and informative photography tour of Rio de Janeiro. The passion between photographers and Rio de Janeiro is as old as photography itself. In 1840, the young Emperor of Brazil, Pedro II, was introduced to a camera. He not only ordered one for himself, he also appointed an official photographer for the court. Soon, other photographers arrived from Europe. They went from registering the rich families of the day, to capturing the everyday street hustle and bustle, or climbing the city's mountains to immortalize the astounding beauty of Rio's landscapes from above, making it one of the first cities in the world to be captured in photos.

Dona Marta Belvedere, Photos of Christ atop Corcovado and the City of Rio

During the tour, your photographer/guide shares his deep love for Rio, and escorts you to some of his favourite places to take photos. Your first start is at the Dona Marta Belvedere. Utilised for many years as a helipad, today it is a popular hub for photographers wishing to capture a unique angle of Christ perched atop Corcovado, and Rio as a whole.

Bay Bridge, Niteroi, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sunset & Skyline Pics, Brazilian Barbecue Dinner

Next, cross the bay bridge and head to Niteroi, Rio's sister city. Here, a stop is made at the iconic Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC), designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, the MAC features a unique blend of architectural wonders with a beautiful natural backdrop. Leaving the MAC, head to Niteroi's City Park for the highlight of the day; watching, and photographing, the sunset overlooking the stunning skyline of Rio across the bay. Following your tour, proceed for a Brazilian barbecue dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Experience a taste of Carnival in Rio during this exciting, half-day samba show. Your half-day excursion features a visit to the Leblon Theater and a reserve seat for an amazing performance. The hypnotic sounds and lavish gowns are the very essence of the Samba Show.

Samba Show

A multicultural show that brings different cultures of Brazil to the stage. The show perfectly combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and from the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. The presentation combines diversity and culture: the Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Folklore from Amazon, the Capoeira from Bahia, and samba dance from Rio de Janeiro.

Discover the wonderful heritage, traditions and charm of Santa Teresa during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Rio de Janeiro, Selaron Steps, Largo dos Guimaraes, Stunning City Views

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Selaron Steps. The work of a Brazilian artist, this colourful mosaic masterpiece covers 215 of the steps connecting the old convent to Lapa. After a photo stop here, continue to the downtown area of Santa Teresa, Largo dos Guimaraes. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour. Along the way, pass by craft shops, restaurants, cafés and cultural centres, and enjoy a stunning view of the city.

Santa Teresa, Exile Hill, Cable Cars

The Santa Teresa neighbourhood is located on Morro do Desterro (Exile Hill), which, during the 18th century, served as a convent. Located in the heart of the city, Exile Hill has been well-maintained in order to preserve aspects of Rio Antigo (Old Rio). Artists and bohemians flock to Santa Teresa because of its architectural and cultural charm. Old-fashion cable cars manoeuvre the narrow streets, and are considered one of the city's historical heritages.

Chácara do Céu Museum, Brazilian and European Art, Ruins Park, Rio View, Samba Presentation

Next, re-board your coach and head to the Chácara do Céu Museum. During your guided visit, view an interesting collection of Brazilian and European art, highlighting Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, and Debret sketches depicting day-to-day activities in Colonial Rio. Afterward, proceed for a photo stop at the Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park), which offers a spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. Your last stop features a samba presentation performed at a local square, just as traditional samba gatherings used to take place. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short 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.

See Rio from the air via cable car, with unforgettable views from Sugar Loaf mountain. Depart from the pier and drive 40 minutes towards downtown Rio. Downtown is the business center of Rio, where colonial Rio meets modern skyscrapers. Drive past Rio's aqueduct, built in the 18th century and now serving as a bridge for the street cars connecting downtown to Santa Teresa district, an old residential area.

Drive through one of the highlights of this tour: the Flamengo Park, from where you have a privileged view of the highlight of this tour, the Sugar Loaf. From Morro da Urca, take a cable car to visit the summit of the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, standing at 1,200 feet (.37km) high. Enjoy the chance to overlook the city of Rio de Janeiro that is considered one of the most spectacular views in the world.

Make the return trip back to Morro da Urca via cable car, and drive 40 minutes back to the pier.

Experience a breath-taking sunset and spectacular panoramic views over Rio during this unforgettable, half-day cable car excursion at Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Rio de Janeiro, Carnival Parade Stadium, Guanabara Palace, Botafogo Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to Sugar Loaf Mountain. En route, pass by others famous areas of Rio such as the Sambadrome (Carnival Parade Stadium), Governo Palace (Guanabara Palace) and Botafogo Beach.

Ride Up to the Urca Hill Cable Car Station, Ride Up to the Sugar Loaf Cable Car Station

Upon arrival at Sugar Loaf Mountain, a short, guided walk brings you to the street-level Cable Car Station. After boarding the cable car, begin the breath-taking ride up to the Urca Hill Cable Car Station. Upon arrival, walk to the other side of Urca Hill and board a second cable car for the ride up to Sugar Loaf.

Sugar Loaf Cable Car Station, Sunset Caipirinha Toast, Free Time, Souvenirs

Upon arrival at the Sugar Loaf Cable Car Station, watch the most beautiful sunset in Rio with a toast of our national drink, Caipirinha. Afterward, some free time is made available to marvel at the spectacular panoramic views of your surrounds and browse for souvenirs.

Urca Hill Cable Car Station, Abencoado Bar, Food & Drinks, Cable Car-Ride Down to Street-Level

Following your visit, re-board the cable car for the ride back down to Urca Hill Cable Car Station. Upon arrival, proceed to the Abencoado Bar for drinks served with local specialities. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board the cable car for the picturesque drive down to the street level, then re-board the coach for the approximately 35-minute drive back to the pier.

Embrace the scenic beauty of Rio de Janeiro during this memorable half-day exploration by 4WD vehicle of the Tijuca National Park.

Botanical Gardens

Board your convertible 4-WD vehicle at the pier and depart for the Botanical Gardens. Created in 1817 by King D.João VI, the gardens were founded with the purpose of introducing and acclimatizing economically beneficial plants brought from other tropical regions of the world. The gardens also house a wide variety of native Brazilian plants such as aroids, palms, and woody members of the legume family, along with bromeliads, orchids, carnivorous plants, and cacti.

Tijuca National Park

Next, visit the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world stopping at the Chinese View belvedere with a magnificent view of the Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. During the tour, usually it is possible to see tropical animals like monkeys, sloths and exotic birds.

This tour includes a small walk up a forest trail to the Cascatinha Fall. After a few minutes to relax and enjoy the silence of the forest before beginning the descent towards the city, drive towards the Rio de Janeiro's Pier.

Discover two of the most beloved parks in Rio de Janeiro, and the world of Brazilian gourmet coffee, during this panoramic, full-day World Cruise Collection excursion.

Rio de Janeiro, Lage Park, Palazzo, Gardens, Waterfall, Cave, Aquarium, Forest, Manor House

Newly-designed especially for our valued World Cruise guests, your World Cruise Collection tour begins with a scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Parque Lage (Lage Park), a declaration of love in the form of architecture and landscaping. This Roman palazzo and gardens were commissioned by Henrique Lage for his wife, an Italian opera singer, to make her feel at home in Rio. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of Lage Park. The romantic garden has a waterfall, cave, an aquarium, and a piece of the Atlantic Forest surrounding the breath-taking manor, currently used as an art school. Following your visit, re-board your coach and head to Rio's Botanical Garden.

Botanical Garden, Palm Trees, Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Birds and Monkeys, Fountain

An UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanical Garden was founded by King Dom João VI in 1808 as an Acclimation Garden for exotic plants. Over the next 200 years, it was transformed into a Research Institute. Although the collection is composed mainly of Brazilian species, there are also foreign plants and hybrids. In all, the Botanical Garden is home to more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants, including 900 varieties of palm trees. The central focus of the park is the stunning alley of royal palms leading to the Fountain of the Muses. The grounds also feature an orchidarium, cactus garden, a bromeliad greenhouse, an old mill, many statues, an Amazon water-lily lake, and a waterfall. Look for the toucans, parrots, capuchin monkeys, marmosets, and other animals that feed on the park's fruit trees.

Brazilian Jockey Club, Camolese Restaurant, Lunch

Leaving the Botanical Garden, walk across to the Brazilian Jockey Club. Upon arrival, proceed for a set-menu lunch at the Camolese restaurant, which overlooks the Jockey Club turf. Here, an emphasis is placed on locally-sourced ingredients, including a selection of Brazilian cheeses, cachaça and coffee, and charcuterie and beer prepared onsite. After lunch, dive into the Brazilian coffee culture by joining the barista for a tasting of high-quality coffee beans prepared three different ways.

Brazilian Coffee Tasting and Making Session

This fun-filled mini-course is a sensory experience designed to promote specialty coffee, and offers a new or heightened appreciation for the drink, its producers and makers. By using the same beans as those used in the tasting, see how each method extracts different aspects of the coffee like acidity, flavour and intensity. In addition, learn about Brazilian coffee production, how it became the 'black gold' of the 19th century, and supported a wealthy, imperial society that left a rich heritage of historical farms in the mountains of Rio and São Paulo states. After the tasting, the barista teaches you how to make a hot or cold specialty coffee. Following your visit, your World Cruise Collection tour concludes with an approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Our Simply Hotel selection is the perfect choice for those who want a centrally located setting from which to discover - or rediscover - the city. Rooms in these 4.5 and 5-star properties are generally Standard Double or King rooms that provide comfortable accommodations and superior service for those who wish to extend their trip with a cultural or shopping experience in some of the world's most iconic cities.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel brands that we consistently feature include Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Fairmont or the Conrad Group.

Grande Hotel is for those who want to begin or prolong their Silversea holiday - luxury accommodations, exclusive service and impeccable attention to detail in style. Grande Hotel guests appreciate the fine things in life. These properties have been chosen not only for their prime location but for their outstanding service and their exceptional quality.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel groups that are frequently featured in our program include Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Peninsula or Fairmont to name just a few.