Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival - Transfer from Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia – Check in (from 2 pm)
2 stops
1
Be welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Enjoy a high quality private transfer to your accommodation in Praia, including free waiting time. Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. (Customizable airport pick up according to flight arrival time)
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Check in from 2 pm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
From Praia: Praia City Tour + Highlights of Cidade Velha
13 stops
3
Farol de D. Maria Pia
Start with pickup from your accommodation in Praia, and first visit the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Take stunning pictures from the top of the Lighthouse surrounded by the large cannons installed to protect the island from the attack of pirates such as Francis Drake and Jacques Cassard.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Praia City Hall
Make your way to the historical center of Plateau.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Monumento de Diogo Gomes
Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graca
Visit to our Lady of Grace Church
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Quartel Jaime Mota
Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks.
Admission ticket free
8
Presidential Palace
Walk around the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.
Admission ticket free
9
Avenida 5 de Julho
In the Municipal Market, meet locals and find a diverse range of fresh local fruits and vegetables.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Mercado de Sucupira
Next, explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, the Sucupira Market.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Your tour progresses to Cidade Velha Explore, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, visit all its highlights such as the Royal Fortress of São Filipe,
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Pelourinho
Visit the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermen bay and the former slave market in Pelourinho.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Rue Banana
Enjoy a walking tour through the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses and the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Convento de Sao Francisco
Finally, visit the Convent of São Francisco.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Praia
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city, and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Praia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
From Praia: Full-Day Santiago Island Tour & Tarrafal Beach
8 stops
16
Praia
Get pcked up at your hotel in Praia, then depart toward the interior of the island.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, sample cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Assomada Market
After breakfast, continue to the city of Assomada. Visit its famous market and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Serra de Malagueta
Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Tarrafal Beach
Next, discover Santiago's most beautiful beach at Tarrafal, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Tarrafal
Take a break for lunch, then return along the east coast of the island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Calheta de Sao Miguel
Visit the Rabelados religious community, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves the oldest customs and beliefs of Cape Verde.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Check-out, Transfer out and Goodbye to Santiago Island!
1 stop
24
Praia
Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia and depart toward Nelsom Mandela international airport. Take your international flight back and say goodbye longing for "La Morabeza Crioula"!!!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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