Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
In a jeep without a roof, discover the Imperial City, one of the most important cities in the history of Brazil.
Explore the Imperial Museum, which for a long time was the summer home of the Royal Family. Visit “Encantada”, home of the Father of Aviation, inventor Santos Dumont. Behold the imposing Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara. Discover the Quitandinha Palace, Crystal Palace and a delicious Chocolate Factory, on a day trip with lunch included, in this city rich in architecture, history and culture.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In a jeep without a roof, discover the Imperial City, one of the most important cities in the history of Brazil.
Explore the Imperial Museum, which for a long time was the summer home of the Royal Family. Visit “Encantada”, home of the Father of Aviation, inventor Santos Dumont. Behold the imposing Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara. Discover the Quitandinha Palace, Crystal Palace and a delicious Chocolate Factory, on a day trip with lunch included, in this city rich in architecture, history and culture.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center, Avenida Estados Unidos 2, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25651-050 Brazil
Disembark from the Jeep for a visit to the gardens of the Majestic Palácio Quitandinha, built in 1941, to be the largest Casino-hotel in South America. : Carmen Miranda, Greta Garbo, Henry Fonda, politicians Getúlio Vargas, Evita Perón and Harry Truman.
With the prohibition of gambling in Brazil, the great Casino – Hotel began to have difficulties to maintain itself, becoming a residential part and the other part with huge infrastructure today is managed by Sesc to carry out concerts, plays, conferences and countless other activities.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Imperial Museum, Rua da Imperatriz 220 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-320 Brazil
Now the landing will be at the Imperial Museum, a huge building in the heart of Petrópolis. For many years this was the summer home of Emperor Dom Pedro II. The museum holds the largest preserved collection of the Brazilian monarchy and offers a very rich visit to its premises, where it will be possible to appreciate the Royal Crown, carriages, furniture, works of art, personal objects of the Royal Family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua Sao Pedro Alcantara 60, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-300 Brazil
Board the jeep again for the imposing Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara, marvel at its neo-Gothic architecture, its curiosities and the sarcophagus where the remains of the Royal family lie.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chocolates Katz, R. Barão do Amazonas, 85 – Centro, Petrópolis – RJ, 25685-070, Brazil
Close to the “Encantada” Casa de Santos Dumont and the famous flower clock, you will be guided to this delicious and exquisite chocolate factory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Crystal Palace, Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil
Your destination now is the Crystal Palace, a beautiful and charming building inspired by the Palace of London, acquired by order of the Conde D’eu, to present your wife, Princess Isabel. The palace that was a greenhouse with crystal glass so that the princess could grow her vegetables. Currently, due to its privileged location, the Palace hosts the biggest events in the Imperial City.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, Rua do Encanto, 22 _ Centro Próximo ao Relógio das Flores, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-081 Brazil
While touring the city, take the opportunity to contemplate the 360º views from inside the open-air jeep, the City is read and rich in architecture and exuberant nature. We will continue to “Encantada”, the most charming house of the Inventor and Father of Aviation Santos Dumont, which keeps an interesting collection of inventions and particularities of the inventor.
Duration: 45 minutes
