Things to do in Vale do Paraiba, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Cultural Tours

Aparecida do Norte is located about 2.5-hour drive from the city of São Paulo. The national Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora da Aparecida) receives annually seven million pilgrims and is considered the world´s biggest “Mariano” sanctuary. In this tour, visitors will visit the "Faith Footbridge" (Passarela da Fé), the Old Basilica from 1888 and the New Basilica from 1980, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. There, they will be able to see the image of the Patron Saint of Brazil, the Chapel of Candles and the Room of Miracles.  Includes private transportation in air-conditioned car with tour guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only for hotels located in the city of São Paulo), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Campos do Jordão, known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, is an amazing town located on the top of the hills. Approximately 3 hours away from São Paulo, it’s one of the highest cities in Brazil: approximately 1.628 meters high. With German architecture style and cool climate, Campos do Jordão attracts many tourists in the winter season. Enjoy the Itapeva Peak, situated about 2000 meters high, where you can have a fantastic view of the Paraiba Valley, the Botanic Gardens and the Pedra do Bau the cultural scene is important and vibrating. The famous winter festival takes place there in July. In this offer it´s included a Professional Bilingual Guide in a Private executive Car,  mini-van or Van only for you or your group. The tour is a Daily tour and takes about 8hours to 10hours.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Aparecida, located 180 km from São Paulo in the Paraíba Valley, the city is considered the largest center of Religious Tourism in Brazil, which in October (month of the Patron Saint of Brazil, Our Lady Aparecida) receives pilgrimages from different countries. In this tour we will learn some much more about its history, the miracles of Aparecida, curiosities and visit the Older Church in honor to Aparecida and the largest Marian Temple in the World.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 7 km radius far from Sé Square, Transport insurance, Bilingual Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets of museums and optional attractions

The city of "Aparecida" is where the image of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, was found back in the XVIII century. Located 170 km from the city of São Paulo, this destination receives around 9 million travelers annually, who visit the Sanctuary to demonstrate their devotion to the Saint. This is a place that attracts people of all religions and creeds and should be included in the list of all those who visit São Paulo!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

Inclusions: Entrance fees., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Private driver for groups bigger than five (5) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle., Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Exclusions: Gratuities. (optional)., Meals & drinks.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport., Private driver for groups bigger than five (5) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Entrance fees.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks., Gratuities. (optional).