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A railway bridge with a metal truss structure and tracks. 2
A scenic overlook with a view of a town, a river, and a cow grazing. 3
A group of people in a church setting, dressed in white, with a checkered floor. 4
A coastal town nestled in green hills with a river and boats. 5
By Your Tour Brazil

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Free cancellation available
Price is €337 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
    • Enjoy the buffet lunch included
    • Feel the most authentic 19th-century lifestyle through the plantation
    • Benefit from a professional guide for a more complete experience

Activity location

    • Salvador
    • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Salvador
    • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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From Salvador: Cachoeira Colonial Town Day Trip

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€194.97 x 2 Adults€389.94
Total
Price is €389.94

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Buffet lunch
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Exclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Bahian Recôncavo Cultural Day Trip from Salvador
    Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Bahian Recôncavo on this full-day tour from Salvador, visiting historic towns that played a key role in Brazil’s fight for independence and Afro-Brazilian identity.

    ️ Highlights:
    Discover the colonial charm of Santo Amaro and its local market

    Visit Cachoeira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning baroque architecture

    Explore Afro-Brazilian religious history at the Sisterhood of Our Lady of the Good Death

    Enjoy a traditional Bahian lunch with panoramic views

    Tour the Dannemann Cigar Factory and see hand-rolled cigars in production

    Tour Description:
    Begin your day in Santo Amaro, known for its historical ties to Brazil’s sugar economy and resistance to colonisation. Walk through its vibrant public market and see the preserved colonial-era buildings.

    Continue through scenic rural landscapes to Cachoeira, the cultural heart of the Recôncavo region. Stroll the cobbled streets, visit historic churches, and discover the spiritual strength of the Afro-Catholic sisterhood that symbolises cultural resilience in Bahia.

    After crossing the historic 1830 British bridge into São Félix, enjoy a delicious local lunch on a farm with breathtaking views of the valley. Conclude your journey with a visit to the Cigar Factory, where tradition and craftsmanship come to life.

    Return to Salvador with a deeper understanding of Bahia’s history, faith, and cultural identity.

    ✅ Includes:
    Return transport from Salvador

    Professional guide

    Lunch

    Entrance fees to all attractions

    Important Information:
    Duration: Full-day (approx. 8–9 hours)
    Private tour

Location

Activity location

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    • Salvador
    • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Salvador
    • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil