Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?
A trip through the beautiful scenery of the mountains of Orgãos takes us to the city of Petropolis, a cozy and inviting city for a stroll. We begin with the Imperial museum, the former summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II. The gothic cathedral surprises visitors. Crystal Palace the first preformed structure, Great personalities have chosen Petropolis to live. Santos Dumont, the great father of aviation, left us his Enchanted, the house where he lived with his inventions and creations. To enchant all we will visit the orchid garden.
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What makes Petrópolis the Imperial city a unique experience ?
Palace in neoclassical style, built by Emperor Pedro II. It was transformed into Museum by decree of the president Getúlio Vargas in 1940.
The palace was used as the Emperor’s summer palace. Pedro II and his family.
The collection of the museum consists of pieces linked to the Brazilian monarchy, including furniture, documents, works of art and personal objects of members of the imperial family
We start by picking up at the given point.
We continue towards the mountains of Orgãos with beautiful landscapes until the city of Petropolis. The first stop for photos will be at the old Hotel Casino Quitandinha. We drove to the center for the Imperial Palace museum visit.
in a brief walk, we arrive at the Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantara.
Stop for lunch a kilo (not included). Buffet of salads and hot dishes. (Drinks are not included).
We walked to Encantada, Santos Dumont house for a photo and we returned to the car. A panoramic view of the Crystal Palace takes you to the final part of the tour a brief visit to the Orchid Garden.
Return to Rio.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- Rio in Tours tours operated by qualified, experienced and verbal fluent guides. All Co work are registered with the Ministry of Tourism. (CADASTUR).
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Petrópolis the Imperial city Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Not Included
- Gorjetas, drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rio in Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 2 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual; wear light clothes and shoes
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
