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Tours

TOURS OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS OF THE V IATIS CONFERENCE

The Local Organising Committee of the V IATIS Conference has made arrangements to provide a few tour options to conference participants. Although limited in number, the tours selected by the Local Organising Committee cover two daily tours in the vicinity of Belo Horizonte, Instituto Inhotim and Ouro Preto, and two longer tours to Serra do Cipó and along the Royal Road between Ouro Preto and Rio de Janeiro. To take advantage of the special tour rates, jointly organised by Master Turismo and Central do Estudante Travel Agencies, reservations must be made directly per e-mail.

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11 July or 12 July

Inhotim Instituto

Inhotim

 

Inhotim is home to a museological complex featuring a series of pavilions and galleries with works of art and sculptures on display in the open air. Its gardens are unique, with rare beauty and a landscaping design that exploits all the aesthetic possibilities of the botanical collection. The Inhotim experience mainly involves a spatial relationship between art and nature that allows the artists to create and show their works in unique conditions. The spectator is invited to stroll through gardens, forest landscapes and rural settings, roaming among lakes, trails, mountains and valleys, actively experiencing the space.

 

 

  •  Transfer from hotels to Inhotim: 08:00 am
  •  Duration of the tour: 09 hours
  •  Transport in private vehicle (car, van, micro-bus or bus, depending on number of participants)
  •  Complete tour of the museum complex - bilingual guide (English and Portuguese)  Entrance fee included
  •  Lunch not included
  •  Price per person: R$ 340,00 (minimum of 04 participants)  

 

11 July or 12 July

Ouro Preto

ouro preto

 

Unesco World Heritage Site Visit to the historical cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana
The visit includes the following sites: Igreja São Francisco de Assis, Museu de Mineralogia and Museu Casa dos Contos in Ouro Preto and Catedral da Sé (cathedral) in Mariana. Panoramic views of Museu da Inconfidência and Praça Tiradentes in Ouro Preto. Igreja do Carmo, Igreja de São Pedro, Casa de Câmara e Cadeia in Mariana.

 

 

  • Departure: 08:00 am Duration of the tour: 10 hours
  • Transport in private vehicle (car, van, micro-bus or bus, depending on number of participants)
  • Bilingual guide (English and Portuguese)
  • Lunch at Restaurante Casa dos Contos or Deguste (beverages not included)
  • Price per person: R$ 380,00 (minimum of 04 participants)

11 to 12 July

Serra do Cipó National Park (Adventure tour): see http://www.serradocipo.com and http://www.serradocipo.com.br 

Serra do Cipo

 

Itinerary: 02 days and 01 night
1st day: transfer from Belo Horizonte to Serra do Cipó. Lunch at Restaurante do Marquinho. After lunch, visit to Serra do Cipó National Park and Cachoeira Grande (waterfall). Check in at the hotel.
2nd day: After breakfast, check out the hotel and then visit to Cachoeira Véu da Noiva (waterfall). After that, lunch time and then transfer to Belo Horizonte (or Confins Airport).

Minimum of 07 participants

Prices per person:
Single R$ 1.365,00 
Double R$ 1.100,00 

The price includes:

  • Transport in executive vehicle (Car, van, micro-bus or bus)
  • Bilingual guide (English and Portuguese)
  • 01 night stay at Pousada Carumbé with breakfast
  • 02 meals (lunch)
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel assistance

The price doesn’t include:

  • Beverages during the lunch
  • Extra expenses  

13 to 16 July

Royal Road - from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro

Royal Road

 

Itinerary: 04 days and 03 nights
• 1st day: Belo Horizonte/Tiradentes Transfer from Belo Horizonte to Tiradentes. On the way, a stop in Congonhas, to visit Basílica Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, Capela dos Passos and Profetas. Lunch at Restaurante Cova do Daniel. Arrival in Tiradentes in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Pousada Mãe D’água or similar.
• 2nd day: Tiradentes/São João Del Rei Train journey (Maria Fumaça) from Tiradentes to São João Del Rei. Panoramic tour in São João and lunch at Restaurante Villeiros. Transfer back to Tiradentes by car. Overnight stay at Pousada Mãe D’água or similar.
• 3rd day: Tiradentes/Petrópolis After breakfast, transfer to Petrópolis. Lunch at Churrascaria Lago Sul. City tour in Petrópolis, visiting Museu Imperial, Gothic Cathedral, Santos Dummont’s house and Palácio de Cristal. Overnight stay at at Grande Hotel or similar.
• 4th day: Petrópolis/Rio de Janeiro After breakfast, transfer to Rio de Janeiro. End of the journey.

 

Minimum of 07 participants

Prices per person:
Single R$ 1.837,00
Double R$ 1.582,00

The price includes:

  • Transport in executive vehicle (Car, van, micro-bus or bus)
  • Bilingual guide (English and Portuguese)
  • 03 daily rates of accommodation with breakfast (02 overnights in Tiradentes and 01 overnight in Petrópolis)
  • 03 meals (lunch)
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel assistance

The price doesn’t include:

  • Beverages during the lunch
  • Extra expenses

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