Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days (History & Culture)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival - Airport Transfer (Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia) – Check in
3 stops
1
After disembarking, be welcomed by Your travel representative who will be waiting for you at Nelson Mandela International Airport with a sign displaying your name, as informed by you. Then, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Praia
Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Overnight in Praia.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
From Praia: Praia City Tour + Highlights of Cidade Velha
9 stops
4
Farol de D. Maria Pia
Startwith 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
5
Praia City Hall
Make your way to the historical center of Plateau.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Quartel Jaime Mota
Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, and learn about the history of Cape Verdean independency..
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Presidential Palace
Pass by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.
Admission ticket free
8
Mercado de Sucupira
. In the Municipal Market, meet locals and find a diverse range of fresh local fruits and vegetables. Next, explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, the Sucupira Market.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to see all its highlights of the old city.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
Visit the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermen bay, the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, and finally the Convent of São Francisco.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Pelourinho
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city, and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Praia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
From Praia: Full-Day Santiago Island Tour & Tarrafal
10 stops
13
Praia
Get picked up at your hotel in Praia, then depart toward the interior of the island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, sample cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
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 • Admission ticket free
16
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
17
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
18
Camp De Concentration Du Tarrafal
Take a break for lunch, and then visit the concentration Camp of Chão Bom, current resistance museum, used to imprison political prisoners who fought against the dictatorship.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Tarrafal
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Tarrafal.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Calheta de Sao Miguel
Leave Tarrafal and make your first stop in Espinho Branco and visit the religious community of Rabelados, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and beliefs. There, see the local handicraft production and have the opportunity to buy handmade paintings from local artisans.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Santa Cruz
Move on between rocks and valleys to your hotel in Praia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Praia
The tour concludes with the evening transfer back to your accommodation in Praia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Goodbye Santiago Island
2 stops
23
Praia
Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in Praia and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Nelsom Mandela international airport.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Take your international flight back and say goodbye longing for "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00
10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• • The rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st
• • Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, confortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
• • We do not include all meals in the package to make your trip more flexible. Take this opportunity to choose between the restaurants near your accommodation and try Cape Verdean cuisine according to your preference. Your travel representative will be delighted to help if needed.
• • A small amount of walking is involved
• • For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide.

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