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A church, street view, and a logo. 1
A historical scene with figures in armor and a fallen person on a platform. 2
A cobblestone path leading through a row of white buildings with blue trim and tiled roofs. 3
A bridge with a railing, a church with a bell tower, and a tree. 4
A rooftop with statues, a staircase, and buildings in the background. 5
By Espinhaço Operadora Turística
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$531 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Go back in time, walk on a stretch of the “Old Way” of the Estrada Real, which connects Ouro Preto to Parati, RJ, in the format of the Way of Santiago, in Europe, today a tourist route. To start the day in high style, a hearty breakfast in a beautiful inn in Santo Antônio do Leite, Ouro Preto area. Then, start of the walk, totaling 9 km, sections with shade, halfway stop at Cachaçaria Gota de Minas, tasting and shopping. Continuing the walk to the Engenheiro Correia area, the rest of the way to Congonhas will be done by car. Lunch included in Congonhas, after a guided tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, UNESCO 1985 and the Congonhas Museum, marvel at the rich work of Masters Aleijadinho and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Return to BH via the ER. An unforgettable day, a lot of culture, history and rich Minas Gerais cuisine. Not to forget, this is Minas Gerais. Come to Minas, come with us!!!

Activity location

  • Santo Antonio do Leite
    • Santo Antonio do Leite, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça da Liberdade
    • Praça da Liberdade
    • 30140-010, Lourdes, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Santo Antonio do Leite / Royal Road / Congonhas

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Portuguese

Pickup included

Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$286.98 x 2 AdultsAU$573.96
Total
Price is AU$573.96
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Travel insurance for Brazilians only.
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Driver / guide
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Activity itinerary

Santo Antonio do Leite

  • 1h
Visit to Hotel Ville Real in Santo Antônio do Leite for a delicious breakfast, included in the tour. Have the tasting experience with our greengrocers, produced on site.

Estrada Real

  • 3h
We will go on foot, one of the oldest roads in Brazil. The so-called Caminho Velho da Estrada Real, between Santo Antônio do Leite and Engenheiro Corrêa. Then we will drive to the city of Congonhas.

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

  • 2h
Visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, where are the largest collection of works prepared by Mestre Antônio Francisco, the "Aleijadinho". Wonderful chapels with sculptures made in wood, representing the steps of the Passion of Christ, following the Prophets made in soapstone that are in the churchyard that we will visit internally, with all their artistic work in the Rococo style.

Location

Activity location

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    Santo Antonio do Leite
    • Santo Antonio do Leite, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praça da Liberdade
    • Praça da Liberdade
    • 30140-010, Lourdes, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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