In the morning sightseeing. City tour in Historical Rio de Janeiro in private vehicle with English speaking driver-guide.
We will visit the Sao Bento Monastery, Candelaria ( The candle-makers ), Praca XV, the "Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Palace, the cultural centre located in the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor ( The listeners ) Street and Goncalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Coffee Shop. We will also visit the Carioca Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
In the afternoon, half day visit to Corcovado in private vehicle with English speaking driver-guide. Entrance admission to Christ of Corcovado included.
Our local representative will pick you up at your hotel at scheduled time in order to take you to the mountain where Christ the Redeemer 'Cristo Redentor' is located. From the base of the mountain, passengers will hop in at Corcovado’s tramway to the top of the mountain. The ride takes around 20 mins and goes along the Corcovado Railway - Inaugurated by Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro II in 1,884. With spectacular views of the city and recently elected as one of the 7 Modern Wonders, Christ the Redeemer is one of the cities postcard. From up Corcovado Hill's height of 710 meters - We will find this image of faith and sympathy, with its arms wide open overlooking the city, the statue measures 38 meters and weight 1,145 tons. Passengers will be dropped off at the hotel by the end of the tour.