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Feel in Europe with the unique architectural ensemble of Petropolis! Experience a different atmosphere and architecture from Rio. Discover the imperial city of Petropolis on a day trip from Rio.

Highlights

• Feel like royalty as you explore the summer palace of the Portuguese royal family
• Admire the architecture of the St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral
• Visit the Crystal Palace, built to be Princess Isabel's botanical garden
• See the Santos Dumont House, where the famous aviator lived before he died
• Enjoy a delicious Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant

Description

Explore the imperial summer city of Petropolis on a guided tour from Rio de Janeiro. Visit the Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, the St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, the Crystal Palace, and the Santos Dumont House. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Drive to Petropolis, a city located 70 kilometers from Rio. Admire the city's unique architecture and atmosphere, which is reminiscent of Europe. Visit the garden of Quitandinha Palace, which was once the biggest hotel casino in South America. Continue to the Imperial Museum, which was once the summer house of the Brazilian imperial family. Next, see the St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, a church with neo-gothic architecture. Stop for lunch at a Portuguese restaurant. After lunch, visit the Crystal Palace, which was built to be Princess Isabel's botanical garden and now hosts exhibitions and events. Finally, visit the Santos Dumont House, where the famous Brazilian aviator lived years before he died. After your tour, return to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro.

Includes

Private Driver Guide in Rio de Janeiro. Pick-up at your place in the south or central zone of Rio (Barra area is not included) Visit to Quitandinha Palace Visit to the Imperial Museum Visit to St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral Lunch stop at a Portuguese restaurant Visit to the Crystal Palace Visit to Santos Dumont house Drop-off at your place

Important Information

• My car is a 7-seater SUV and can accommodate 6 passengers (plus me as the driver guide). For tours, I recommend a total of 4 adults and 2 more persons up to 1.60 meters tall in the 2 back seats. Comfort Chart of my car (for tours, without luggage): # Passengers             Comfort Level - 1 Passenger:            Extremely Comfortable - 2 Passengers:          Extremely Comfortable - 3 Passengers:          Extremely Comfortable - 4 Passengers:          Comfortable - 5 Passengers:          Reasonably Comfortable for the 5th Passenger - 6 Passengers:          Reasonably Comfortable for the 6th Passenger

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund