Mesmera's Music & Dance Itinerary 2023:
Brazil Sept 8-19
SEPT 8 Friday: Depart LAX and other Airports
SEPT 9 Saturday: Arrive Salvador, Bahia in time to catch Included transfer to our beachfront hotel in Barra. Check in, relax, refresh, walk across the street to beach, marvelous view, perhaps a meal or drink at restaurant there? Also, it's a short walk to the historic Farol da Barra Lighthouse where you'll find fresh coconut water. This famous location in our historic tour. In the evening we have our Included Bahia Cultural Dinner Show
SEPT 10 Sunday:
Leisurely Included Breakfast Buffet then let's visit the famous Mercado Modelo for shopping before we take the amazing funicular up to Pelourinho In the afternoon. Here we have an Included Orixa dance class with Nem Brito & live Drummin and Mesmera in his studio. Possibility of optional Orixa readings will be available by Nem's Mother, Mae Helenice. There are many restaurants in the area that we can enjoy as a group or pursue individual preferences.
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SEPT 11 Monday: Wake up, enjoy the view and Included Buffet Breakfast with so many healthy and tasty choices. We're off on our Included Tour to explore the first capitol of Brazil, 17th Century architecture, color and discover the amazing blend of cultures, religions and art that’s evolved over five centuries in this unique historic location.
Dinner is an option, before we head to the theatre for the captivating Included Performance of the Ballet Folklorico.
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SEPT 12 Tuesday: Wake up to the sound of the sea and enjoy Included Breakfast Buffet. Today, we embark on an Included Boat Tour of Baía de Todos os Santos. Enjoy a swim and the wonderful landscape of Ilha dos Frades. In addition, we'll have time for optional lunch on the famous Itaparica Island. Return to hotel, refresh, and consider our options for dinner.
SEPT 13 Wednesday: Enjoy Included Breakfast, then we check out for Included Transfer and Flight to Rio and Private Coach Transfer to Paraty. We’ll grab a snack at a brief stop before arriving at our hotel in this picturesque and charming 17th Century town. Check in, unpack, then there's leisure time for exploring our surroundings. There are many possibilities for dinner, some with music offering a chance to enjoy the casual night scene.
SEPT 14 Thursday: Fresh and appealing Included Buffet Breakfast, then we’re headed up into the mountains for an Included Jeep Tour to the Waterfalls and a stop for Included Lunch. Return to hotel, relax, meet for dinner or follow your preference.
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SEPT 15 Friday: Awake refreshed and rediscover the lovely Included Breakfast Buffet. Today we go to the Marina for our Included Boat Tour on a Traineira for private beaches, swimming and a perfectly dreamy day! We'll stop at a beach front restaurant for our
Included Lunch before returning to the Marina in the afternoon. The evening is open for you to enjoy as you please.
Included Lunch before returning to the Marina in the afternoon. The evening is open for you to enjoy as you please.
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SEPT 16 Saturday: Included Breakfast, then Farewell Paraty as we have our Included Transfer to Rio by Private Coach. We arrive at our Oceanfront, five star hotel in Copacabana for an easy check-in and a leisurely afternoon. Perhaps we meet at the poolside bar or would you prefer the rooftop terrace? Dinner? Yes! We are in restaurant heaven. Good food is everywhere!
Then in the evening we’re off to see the Included Samba Show with dazzling costumes and beautiful talent onstage!
Then in the evening we’re off to see the Included Samba Show with dazzling costumes and beautiful talent onstage!
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SEPT 17 Sunday: Enjoy the lavish Included Breakfast Buffet! Like to shop art fairs, hand crafts and flea markets? Then definitely, the Feria Hippi in Ipanema is not to be missed, unless other options are even more tempting. If you want to see Sugarloaf or Corcovado, there's time to do it today!
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SEPT 18 Monday: Luscious Included Breakfast Buffet. Morning Included Class with Aparecida & Mesmera at Wings of Isis Studio to share some inspiring time with her knowledge of Egyptology, the Goddess Isis and yes, we will dance! Afternoon is open with many choices like City Tours, Beach or Pool for Swimming, Spa Treatments, Ipanema’s Boutiques are great for shopping designer specials.
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In the evening, our Included Farewell Dinner is at Marius in Copacabana which is included in many books of famous restaurants for its Brazilian BBQ, extensive buffet and especially lavish seafood buffet, and yes, naturally, there is a dessert buffet as well! Nightcap?
We fall asleep with visions of all we’ve seen!
We fall asleep with visions of all we’ve seen!
Marius Degustare appears on page 827 of Patricia Schultz’s best-selling book, "1000 Places To See Before You Die".
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SEPT 19 Tuesday: Included Buffet Breakfast. Last chance for any repacking needed before we Fly Home with Samba and sweet Brazilian songs playing in our heads!
*Itinerary subject to change