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| Wed 25 Oct London - Miami | Fly from Heathrow to Miami to connect with our exclusive overnight charter flight. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 26 Oct Manaus | Morning arrival in Manaus, home to the 19th century opera house, Teatro Amazonas. Embark on Clipper Adventurer. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 27- Mon 30 Oct Exploring the Amazon | 
As we cruise westwards towards the Atlantic Ocean we will make a number of stops and explore this extraordinary river world both by zodiac launch and on foot - always accompanied by our expedition team of Speakers/Guides. In the Lago Cararau, a beautiful clearwater lake which we will explore by zodiac, we may see dolphins and giant Victoria water lilies, one of the world's largest flowers. If we cruise up the small tributary called the Rio Balaio (Big Basket River) we will get the opportunity to see something of the life of the caboclos, the half-Portuguese and half-Indian natives who live in stilted huts along the shore here.
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| Tue 31 Oct Belem | A morning to explore this city with a culture derived from the peoples of the forest together with the influence of the port. The highlight will be the Mercado Ver-o-Peso (watch the weight) - the enormous waterfront market - with its fascinating displays of fruits, vegetables, plants, animals, fish and people. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 1 Nov At Sea | Enjoy a day relaxing at sea, as Clipper Adventurer cruises along the Brazilian coast. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 2 Nov Fortaleza | We may pass jangadas, small local sailing craft, as we enter Fortaleza's picturesque harbour and we will then see them unloading their catch. For those who wish you can try the renowned lobsters or escape to one of the famous local beaches. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 3 Nov At Sea | A full day at sea with the chance to relax on deck, basking in the sun and enjoying the sea breezes. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 4 Nov Recife (for Olinda) | Recife is Brazil's fourth largest city and yet retains its traditional side. Its sister city of Olinda was once the capital city of Brazil and is today a national monument that is on the World Heritage list. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 5- Mon 6 Nov Salvador da Bahia |  After the delights of Recife and Olinda we approach Salvador da Bahia, a city that has developed its mix of colonial legacy and African traditions into a unique and vibrant culture. Ornate churches and magnificent public buildings have survived from this period and testify to the wealth generated by the sugar-cane industry. Once the second city of the Portuguese world, Salvador was capital of Brazil for two hundred years after its founding in the 16th century.
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| Tue 7 Nov | At Sea We have a day at sea to recover from the excitements of Salvador.
| Wed 8 Nov | Vitoria Vitoria, founded in 1551, is an island city with a spectacular approach to its beautiful setting.
| Thu 9 Nov | Rio de Janeiro 
We make an early morning arrival at Rio, one of South America's most beautiful cities. After lunch in the city there will be the opportunity for sightseeing and last minute shopping before "Cruise Only" passengers fly to London, arriving midday Friday.
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| Cruise & Tour | Post-Cruise Tour Iguacu Falls Sun 8 Oct | Iguacu 
Take a morning walk to see the grand view of the falls, including
the "Devil's Throat". After lunch, cross over to the Argentinian side
for a close up look at both the torrents and the jungle.
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| Sat 11 Nov | Iguacu - Rio de Janeiro A morning to relax or a tour to Itiapu Dam, the largest hydro works in the world. Afternoon flight to Rio de Janeiro, overnight at a centrally located hotel.
| Sun 12 Nov | Rio de Janeiro - London Sightseeing of Rio including the home of the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, Hunchback Mountain. Lunch is followed by free time for shopping before our evening flight to London, arriving midday Monday. | | |||
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