Tango music in Buenos Aires, a freedom fighter in Montevideo* and relaxing bathing in chic Punta del Este play the first bars of your cruise. Art lovers will find Salvador Dali sculptures in the Ralli Museum* and nature lovers can take a boat trip to Sea Lion Island* to marvel at the portly colossi. Half-timbered houses in South America? German immigrants made this possible – for example, in Blumenau*. Ilhabela, Brazil’s largest island, tempts you with a schooner trip to the beach* or on a Jeep tour* through the rainforest. Three days long with the EUROPA 2 in Rio de Janeiro – let yourself be enchanted by this fascinating city!
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At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Scheduled flight from Germany to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires/Argentina
City tour with lunch and
transfer to embarkation,
overnight stay on board
Buenos Aires, departure 20.00 hrs
Montevideo/Uruguay, 8.00 – 15.00 hrs
Punta del Este/Uruguay , arrival 20.00 hrs
The following day, Uruguay’s capital city Montevideo is your host. A city tour* takes you across the Avenida 18 de Julio and presents famous freedom fighters to you in the monumental Plaza Independencia at the Artigas Mausoleum. From here, you are offered a tour through the old town*. Learn about the viticulture of the country on a visit to a vineyard* – which, of course, includes a tasting.
Punta del Este , departure 14.00 hrs
In the evening, the EUROPA 2 moors at chic Punta del Este, one of the most exclusive coastal resorts of South America. Art lovers will have a worthwhile visit to the Ralli Museum*, which exhibits sculptures by Salvador Dali amongst other artists. Nature lovers can take a boat trip to Sea Lion Island*, where one of the largest colonies of these creatures lives on the continent.
Relaxation at sea
Porto Belo/Brazil, 9.00 – 17.00 hrs
You encounter the legacy of German immigrants setting off from Porto Belo to Blumenau*, which surprises with half-timbered houses and beer gardens. The cable railway in Camboriu* is also unique and joins Parque Unipraias in the middle of the rainforest with Laranjeiras beach.
Ilhabela/Ilha de Sao Sebastiao/Brazil , 12.00 – 19.00 hrs
Rio de Janeiro/Brazil, arrival 9.30 hrs
Pure joie de vivre awaits you the following day: stay with the EUROPA 2 in Rio de Janeiro beneath the Sugar Loaf Mountain for three days. A cable car takes you on a city tour* through the historic centre to the peak of the legendary landmark. Just as breathtaking is the view over the bay to Corcovado*. This is where the world-famous statue of Christ stands, greeting all visitors with open arms. Go even higher on a helicopter flight over the city* – fantastic vistas, also provided by the lush Tijuca rainforest*. And of course, your cruise would not be complete without a trip to a typical churrascaria*.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, departure 19.00 hrs
Armacao dos Buzios/Brazil , 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Ilheus/Brazil, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
The riches of Ilheus were once founded in the trade of cocoa. Following the trail of the cocoa barons* gives you insights in the history of the colonial old town. An interesting insight into the cocoa production awaits you when visiting a cocoa-farm*. Or enjoy a refreshing bath at the Tijuipe-waterfalls*.
Salvador/Brazil arrival 7.00 hrs
Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany
Arrival in Germany
* These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore excursions listed here are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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