Salvador (Bahia)

Founded in 1503 by the Portuguese as one of the first settlements in Brazil, Salvador is a captivating blend of European and African cultures. Pastel colored colonial homes and winding cobblestone streets create a unique atmosphere that is Salvador.

Festa de Boa Morte, Salvador, Bahia

Recommended Hotels

Le Meridien Bahia Hotel

The Le Meridien Bahia is an elegant 5-star hotel located in a quiet hilltop location above the sea, considered by most as the best hotel in Salvador.

Bahia Othon Palace Hotel

This modern hotel was planned to provide the pageant of enchantment and mysticism typical of Bahia.

Bahia Othon Palace & Map

Salvador 3 Days / 2 Nights Daily Departures

Day 1 - Arrive Salvador - Meeting upon arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 - Salvador - Included is a morning guided tour of the old quarter of Bahia, Brazil’s first capital city founded by the Portuguese. This city’s unique African character is a holdover from years of slave trading. We will view historical relics, religious art and the Pelourinho district, considered an important complex of colonial baroque architecture. The afternoon is at leisure to feast your senses with the sights, sounds and unique cuisine of this mystical city.

Day 3 - Depart Salvador - Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

Half Day Excursions

Salvador Panoramic City Tour

The Lacerda Elevator, Salvador (Bahia)

Salvador is a remarkable melange of sights and sounds and fragrant odors. Todays overview includes the Barra Fortress and lighthouse. The oldest stronghold of Brazil, Salvador is strategically located on the point between the beautiful Bay of All Saints and the Atlantic Ocean. Also see the Bonfim Church, the city’s main sanctuary; Monte Serrat, with its sweeping panoramic view of the city, and the traditional Modelo Market.

Full Day Excursions

Salvador Schooner Cruise

Enjoy a full day schooner cruise around the bay and the coastline of Salvador, stopping for swimming and diving. The final destination is a small island, where a barbecue lunch will be served.