Rio de Janeiro, capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and also Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961, is nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a beautiful sight, whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is known as the Wonderful City. The center for art and fashion. New styles and clothing concepts are always available in Ipanema's elegant stores and boutiques. Meet and Greet with the local guide and transfer to your Hotel. Depending on arrival time immediately check in at your Hotel. PM - Drive to "Praia Vermelha" (Red beach), to take the two stage car up to the top of Sugar Loaf (270m), which grants the entrance to Rio's harbor and Guanabara Bay. The Italian made cable car holds 80 passengers and each of the two stages takes two minutes. The first stage is Morro da Urca with 170m, with a snack bar, amphitheatre and helicopter-point. The second stage goes on the Sugar Loaf itself, thus named for its resemblance to the loaves of sugar used by the Portuguese at the time of the city's discovery. Duration 4 hours. Overnight Hotel Luxor Continental

Brazilian Breakfast Buffet. Parque Nacional da Tijuca / Tijuca National Forest is the only national forest found in the middle of a city in the world. The tour makes one see the city from another angle and realize how incredible it is for a city to have an atlantic forest within easy reach to all. On the way, a stop at Vista Chinesa/Chinese View with a panorama of Rio – the bay, Sugar Loaf and Corcovado and the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon. Further on we pass by the Mesa do Imperador / Emperor´s Table where the royal family used to picnic. Entering the park gate, a short stop at the Taunay Waterfall known as Cascatinha and the quaint Mayrink Chapel. Stopping the vehicle at a clearing, tour members will take a trail for a level ground trek, it is difficult to believe that one is in the middle of a cosmopolitan city such as Rio de Janeiro. While trekking, the guide will give explanations on the tropical forest and its importance. Duration 4 hours Overnight Hotel Luxor Continental

Brazilian Breakfast Buffet. We will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where we take the train to the Corcovado mountain with the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15meters almost to the summit at 710 meters. The trip up takes 17 minutes aprox, at a maximum speed of 15km/h. The trip down takes 22min. At a speed of 12km/h. Duration 4 hours Overnight Hotel Luxor Continental

Brazilian Breakfast Buffet. We will see the old Rio, walking, with specialized guide through Rio historical center. The architecture and the traditional commerce will give you the welcome wishes. After this tour, we will visit the most famous delicatessen in Rio - Confeitaria Colombo. Duration 4 hours Overnight Hotel Luxor Continental

Brazilian Breakfast Buffet. Today you will have some time for your own. Check out at the Hotel at 12.00 and Transfer out to the Airport on scheduled time.