Silversea Luxury Cruises À SALVADOR DE BAHIA

Discover the secrets behind preparing Bahian cuisine during this informative, half-day cooking excursion with lunch. The history of the cuisine begins with the landing of slaves from Africa that the Portuguese brought to work and exploit the land. While the Indians used foods such as cassava, maize, African slaves brought in the addition of spices, bananas, peanuts, and the famous oil dendê or Palm oil.

Ceasa Market

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Ceasa Market. Your chef greets your arrival, and escorts you on a tour of the market. Along the way, learn about the unique blend of Brazilian, Mediterranean, Asian and African ingredients, seasonings and flavours that comprise the distinctive Bahian cuisine. Leaving the market, re-board your coach and proceed to the cooking class venue.

Cooking Class

During your cooking class, learn to prepare 'moqueca'. The signature dish of Bahian cuisine, 'moqueca' is a seafood dish prepared in an earthenware, wok-like dish and brought to the table directly from the stove.

Following your cooking class, relax with a lunch consisting of the 'moqueca' your chef has prepared. Dessert is also served, and prepared with imported seasonings such as clove and cinnamon from Asia.

After lunch, re-board your vehicle and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Explore the historic city centre of Salvador through the eyes of a photographer during this scenic and informative, half-day excursion.

Salvador, Lacerda Elevator, Municipal Square, Colonial Architecture, All Saints Bay

Your tour begins with a short walk with your local photographer/guide to the towering Lacerda Elevator. From here, the elevator up to the Municipal Square. The first administrative square in Brazil and an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Municipal Square is gateway to the largest complex of Colonial architecture in Latin America. Upon arrival at Municipal Square, a photo stop is made for splendid views of the lower-city and All Saints Bay. Throughout this tour, your photographer guide advises you on composition, exposure and other aspects of photography.

Terreiro de Jesus Square, Old Town, Colonial District, São Francisco Church

Leaving Municipal Square, walk to Terreiro de Jesus Square. After a photo stop here, stroll to the heart of the Old Town, passing through lovely plazas adorned with Colonial-style architecture. Paved sidewalks border the cobblestone streets of the Colonial District, which are flanked by houses in pastel shades. A visit is made to the exuberantly-gilded São Francisco Church, home of the finest Baroque church interior in Brazil and one of the city´s treasures. During your visit, marvel at this spectacular church and its magnificent tiled cloister.

Pelourinho Square, Municipal Square, Lacerda Elevator, Comercio District, Mercado Modelo

Next, your stroll continues via narrow city streets to Pelourinho Square, the historical centre of Salvador and one of Salvador´s emblematic sights. Following your visit, your tour concludes with a walk back to the Municipal Square via alternative streets. Upon arrival, take the Lacerda Elevator to the Comercio District and return to the passenger terminal via the Mercado Modelo, a bustling arts and handcraft market. Guests may opt to remain at the market for shopping, and return to the ship on their own (time-permitting).

Discover the secrets to preparing an iconic Brazilian dish and beverage during this interactive, half-day cooking excursion with lunch in the home of a local family.

Salvador, Local Market Visit

Newly-designed especially for our valued World Cruise guests, your tour begins with a short, guided drive from the pier to a bustling local market in Salvador, Brazil's third-largest city. Here, you can see the wide array of ingredients used in Bahia cuisine.

Cooking Lesson in a Local Working-Class Home, Preparation of 'Moqueca' and 'Caipirinha'

Next, re-board your vehicle and drive to a local home. Upon arrival, meet your host, begin your interactive cooking lesson and assist in the preparation of the meal under her expert eye. The focus of your lesson is on 'moqueca', an iconic dish blending coconut milk, dendê palm oil and fresh coriander. In addition, learn how to prepare Brazil's national drink, the famed, lime-and-cachaça-based 'caipirinha'.

Lunch, Cultural Exchange, Insight into Daily Life in Salvador

Although very-little English is spoken, your guide is on-hand throughout to translate, and further enrich, this intimate culinary experience. Following your cooking lesson, cultural exchange and a unique insight into daily life in Salvador. Enjoy a lunch consisting of the meal you have helped to prepare. After lunch, your tour concludes with a short drive back to the pier.

Experience the many faces of Salvador de Bahia during a scenic and informative sightseeing tour of this historic city. Founded in 1549, Salvador was the capital in the heyday of the slave trade. The legacy remains today and the resulting culture in many ways outshines the rest of Brazil; in music, many of the greatest names from the mid-20th century to the present hail from Salvador.

Salvador de Bahia

Depart the pier via coach with your English speaking guide for an approximate 20-minute scenic drive via the Ladeira da Montanha hill, offering great views of the immense All Saints Bay, to the Campo Grande Square and continue through the elegant tree-lined Vitoria Avenue with its towering condos towards Barra district.

Barra Lighthouse

Descend the Barra Hill passing the Yacht Club to Porto da Barra beach, site of the landing of the first governor general in 1549. Continue along the bayside boulevard to the Farol da Barra Fort and Lighthouse where bay and ocean meet, one of the city's most important landmarks.

Continue along the coast road to Rio Vermelho, the city's bohemian district. Nestled at the northern end of the Rio Vermelho beach is the Casa de Yemanjá, a shrine to the African deity of the sea, one of the most revered deities of the Candomblé pantheon.

Ceasinha Market

Next, a short drive takes you to the bustling Ceasinha Market, favoured by locals when purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and other sea foods, plants and flowers, coffee and chocolate from Bahia, as well as sacred herbs for Candomblé.

After a short stop, rejoin the coach and continue your tour, this time heading towards the lower city via Vasco da Gama Avenue where Brazil´s oldest Candomblé temple is located. The Tororo lagoon is located at the end of the avenue and it is here that the wonderful sculptures of the Candomblé pantheon by leading artist Tati Moreno located midwater.

Pass the Fonte Nova soccer stadium at the opposite end of the lagoon and wind your way to the lower city. Pass the work of another great local artist Bel Borba and his magnificent sculpture of Irma Dulce, Brazil´s next saint.

Sorveteria da Ribeira

The iconic Sorveteria da Ribeira (established in 1931) offers a mindboggling choice of tropical ice creams and sorbets. Make a brief stop here to enjoy a refreshing ice cream and taste this local flavor of Brazil.

Bonfim Church

View a touchstone of Brazilian Catholicism and undoubtedly the country's most famous church of pilgrimage and deeply connected with Oxalá, the African deity of creation. Built in 1745, the holy structure sits on a peninsula outside of the city center, now famous for its power to affect miraculous healing cures-transforming it from a rather ordinary church into a popular shrine.

Re-board your coach after your church visit and return to pier, approximately 30-minutes away.

Explore Salvador 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 Salvador 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 Salvador 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 Salvador 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.

Discover why Bahia is the percussive heart of Brazil during this fun-filled, half-day excursion to a percussion workshop.

Salvador da Bahia

Depart the pier for the short drive to the music studio. Bahia is the percussive heart of Brazil. Its rhythmic soul is African, with a mind-boggling myriad of rhythms that has attracted Paul Simon, Michael Jackson and many other international musicians to these shores. Intrinsically Brazilian musical formats, including samba, bossa nova and axé, have their origins here. As proof of its musicality, Salvador is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the music category, one of just 16 in the world.

Percussion Workshop

Upon arrival at the music studio, investigate and contextualize varied aspects of the percussive jungle that is Bahia. Under the expert guidance of local professional percussionists, focus on the more important and accessible rhythms in a workshop that is instructive, interactive, engaging and fun. This is a great option for families, and is as hands-on as you want it to be or feel comfortable with.

Percussion Instruments

During your percussion workshop, try your their hand at various instruments such as the rhum, rhumbi and lê drums of the candomblé; surdo, caixa, timbau and repique drums of the samba-reggae; and hand-percussion instruments that include the agogo, reco-reco, caxixi and formidable berimbau, the integral instrument of the Capoeira. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience some of the the many faces of Salvador de Bahia during this sightseeing walking tour of this historic city. Travel through time as you tour the historical neighborhoods of Salvador, and view the Baroque architecture, while learning the history of Brazil over the past 500 years.

Salvador de Bahia - Pelourinho

Depart the pier via coach for the approximately 30-minute scenic drive to to Farol da Barra, one of the city's most famous landmarks at the entrance to the All Saints Bay.

After a short photo, enjoy the drive through the residential suburbs of Barra, Vitoria and Campo Grande to the Municipal Square, gateway to Salvador's historical quarter, the famed Pelourinho. Stroll to the São Francisco church whose opulent interior features cedar woodcarvings covered in gold leaf, the finest example of Baroque church interiors in Latin America.

Continue through the historical quarter through narrow cobbled streets lined with colonial town houses painted in pastel shades to the Largo do Pelourinho, the heart of the old town.

Afterwards, return on foot to the motor coach for the drive back to the pier.

Experience a private, folkloric song-and-dance performance by the world-renowned Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company during this half-day, World Cruise Collection sightseeing excursion.

Salvador, Upper-City, Historical City Centre Stroll, Old Town, Miguel Santana Theatre

Newly-designed especially for our valued World Cruise guests, your World Cruise Collection tour begins with a drive to the upper-city. Upon arrival, depart your coach at one of the plazas in the historical centre, and take a guided stroll along the narrow streets en route to the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre, nestled in the heart of the Old Town.

Cocktail Reception, Folkloric Show, Candomblé and Puxada de Rede Performances

Upon arrival at the Miguel Santana Theatre, proceed for a pre-show cocktail reception, then take in an unforgettable performance of the world-renowned Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company. Watch in amazement as they perform a pocket show of their hugely successful travelling show. This seamless presentation highlights the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture. The show is in five distinct segments, and begins with the sacred dances of the Candomblé deities in full ritual costume. Afterward, see the puxada de rede, a song-and-dance performance by fishermen in honour of Yemanjá, Goddess of the Sea and the most revered of the candomblé deities.

Maculelê, Capoeira and Samba de Roda Performances

Next, view the maculelê, an exciting acrobatic stick-and-sword dance with origins in the cane fields. This is followed by an exhilarating capoeira martial arts/dance of attack and defence, and sleight-of-hand-and-foot. The grand finale is the samba de roda, the Bahian (and original) version of this exuberant national dance. Watch as female dancers spin and swirl in full traditional floral dresses, choosing, and often spurning, their male partners. Following the show, your World Cruise Collection concludes with an approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Visit the Anavilhanas National Park is a Brazilian protected area of integral protection located in the state of Amazonas, with territory distributed by the municipalities of Iranduba, Manaus and Novo Airão. Covering about 400 islands, the park is located on the Negro River, close to the Jaú National Park. It was originally created as an Ecological Station, with an area of 350,018 ha. In October 2008, it was recategorized as a National Park. Its administration is currently the responsibility of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation. The region has a unique ecosystem, with a beautiful landscape, endemic species and a very peculiar formation. Experience the stunning natural splendour of the spectacular Amazonas during this unforgettable, four-night overland excursion.

Explore the Amazonian rainforest at the intimate yet comfortable Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge located at the edge of Anavilhanas National Park. The lodge offers a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation with a number of jungle activities available, such as jungle hikes, wildlife spotting at night and pink river dolphin-spotting tours.

04MIDSSA-A: Anavilhanas Jungle

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Departs from: Salvador de Bahia

Re-join ship: Fortaleza

Reserve by: At least 90 days prior to sailing. // This overland is on request basis only.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This overland requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations and is on a request basis only, no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. 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. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

VISA INFORMATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Brazil. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency for Brazil, (Brazilian Reais); local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (shopping stops are planned during the program).

Day One - Saturday, 27th February 2021,Salvador de Bahia / Manaus

Transfer from Pier in Salvador to Airport. Flight to Manaus. Transfer to hotel.

Day Two - Sunday, 28th February 2021, Manaus

After early an breakfast check out and start your Historical City tour of Manaus. During the sightseeing drive, we will show you the end old Manaus, remembering the rubber boom time, the 19th century Provincial Palace building dated from 1874 which now houses several museums. Proceed as far as the floating Harbor, which was built by the English in 1903 keeping in mind the annual rise and fall of the Rio Negro, the Customs House, pre-fabricated in Liverpool (England) and shipped to Manaus most of one hundred years ago, the clock tower (called little Big Ben), Matriz Square and the Cathedral.

Opera House

Walk through the Municipal Market, the art nouveau building. Drive to photo stop at the 19th century Palácio Rio Negro built to be the private residence of a German rubber baron and later the Governor's office until 1997, transformed after this date in Cultural Center, the Rio Negro Palace shelters today several exhibitions. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the lavish Opera House built almost entirely of European material during the rubber boom and inaugurated in 1896.

After the sightseeing return to hotel for your regular transfer to the Lodge.

Day Three - Monday, 1st March 2021

Activities at the Lodge

Nocturnal sightseeing at Anavilhanas Archipelago;

Reconnaissance tour on Anavilhanas Archipelago;

Hiking on the Mainland Woods;

Visit to Amazonian Dolphins and Art Parlors in Novo Airão;

Recreational Piranha Fishing;

Canoeing through riverbanks in Rio Negro;

Visit to a Caboclo Community.

Anavilhanas Archipelago Nocturnal Sightseeing

Enjoy the unique feeling of the nightlife inside the forest, lightened by the stars, exploring the igapós to spot birds, sloths, snakes and alligators hidden in the sounds of darkness.

Tour into the Archipelago onboard a Regional Boat

Travelers embark in a full day sailing through the waters of the Rio Negro, reaching the heart of the National Park, tasting regional fishes at lunch and experiencing the Amazon in its most traditional way

Hiking on Dryland Forests

Led by experienced local guides, explore areas that are not affected by floods - the firm forests or dryland forests. During the tour, learn about trees, fruits and wild fruits, survival strategies and medicinal herbs.

Tour in the Archipelago og Anavilhanas - Pink Dolphin spotting

The countless canals, lakes and islands of one of the world's largest river archipelagos are explored in seeking of Pink and Gray Dolphins.

Recreational Piranha Fishing or Jungle Hike into the Flodded Forest

Enjoy the amazing scenery and catch some fish during this fun activity done in canoes along the igarapés. In the dry season, from September to December, water gets warmer and fish are more concentrated in the National Park, where fishing is not allowed. However, during this same period, it is possible to walk through the islands of the Anavilhanas Archipelago and to know closely the differences of fauna and flora of the firm forest and the forest of igapó, characteristics of the Amazon Forest.

Canoe through the Igapos and Igarapes

Hear the sounds of the forest and explore the rivers. In canoes for up to 2 people, you can watch the scenery changing as you paddle along waters and between trees.

Visit the Caboclo Community

Canoe trip on Rio Negro and visit to a local caboclo community. Get to know their lifestyle, traditions, agriculture and social organization.

Sunrise Contemplation

Leaving at dawn, the guest will be taken to the islands to watch the birds flying and the beauty of all the colors when the sun rises in the Amazon sky.

Note: The order of the tours above is defined by the Hotel, which will supply the schedule of the activities upon guest arrival. Guests with pick-up at the hotel between 11am and 2pm will not be able to attend the afternoon tour of the first day. Guests with return flights scheduled from 1pm to 7pm will not be able to attend the morning tour of the last day.

Day Four - Tuesday 2nd March 2021

Relax at the Lodge or enjoy some of the Lodge Activities

Day Five - Wednesday, 3rd March 2021, Manaus / Fortaleza

After early breakfast check out and transfer from the hotel to the airport for the flight to Salvador. Upon arrival in Salvador our local guide will pick us up and transfer us to the port to embark the ship.

Please note: This Overland is booked on request basis only. This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 4.7 miles (about 7.6 kilometres), at times over uneven, rocky, grassy, slippery, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and open, Jeep-towed wagons, board/de-board the airplane and train, embark/disembark the boat, and many steps at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, guests who suffer from vertigo, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to bring lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking and hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, raingear, camera, and local currency for purchases from the ship. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The tour sequence and itinerary may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Airlines restrict baggage : 1 hand bag of max.8 kilos and 1 suitcase to be checked of max. 23 kilos per person if flying by Gol Airlines, smaller aircraft may be utilised (at the discretion of the airline). Additional bags can be checked in at the service desk, and the fee is payable at the check-in counter.

Programme Includes:

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, charges incurred by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items. All Land Adventures 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 Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable, for any reason, within 90 days of sailing 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, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.