Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island

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

By Bu Country Tours

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Features

Free cancellation available
4d
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Be welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed Guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Explore the Capital of the country, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha and discover the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Next, savour a typical breakfast with a local family, visit the Assomada Market, and drive through the Serra Malagueta. Finally, enjoy the most beautiful beach on the island, Tarrafal, and meet Cape Verde's only tribe.

Activity location

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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

4d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 09:00

Price details

£983.21 x 1 Adult£983.21

Total

What's included, what's not

Private arrival and departure airport transfers;
Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
Airport Security Tax fees (TSA);

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Transfer from Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia – Check in (from 2 pm)

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel VipPraia**** or similar

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)

10m
Admission ticket included

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. (Customisable airport pick up according to flight arrival time)

Hotel VIP Praia

10m
Admission ticket included

Check in from 2 pm.

Day 2: From Praia: Praia City Tour + Highlights of Cidade Velha

13 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel VipPraia**** or similar

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.

Praia City Hall

Make your way to the historical centre of Plateau.

Monumento de Diogo Gomes

Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graca

Visit to our Lady of Grace Church

Quartel Jaime Mota

Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks.

Presidential Palace

Walk around the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

Avenida 5 de Julho

In the Municipal Market, meet locals and find a diverse range of fresh local fruits and vegetables.

Mercado de Sucupira

Next, explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, the Sucupira Market.

Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

1h
Admission ticket included

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,

Pelourinho

30m
Admission ticket included

Visit the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermen bay and the former slave market in Pelourinho.

Rue Banana

Enjoy a walking tour through the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses and the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church.

Convento de Sao Francisco

20m
Admission ticket included

Finally, visit the Convent of São Francisco.

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.

Day 3: From Praia: Full-Day Santiago Island Tour & Tarrafal Beach

8 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel VipPraia**** or similar

Praia

Get pcked up at your hotel in Praia, then depart towards the interior of the island.

Joao Teves

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.

Assomada Market

1h 30m

After breakfast, continue to the city of Assomada. Visit its famous market and admire the vibrant colours of the local fruits and vegetables.

Serra de Malagueta

Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 metres (3,280 feet) above sea level.

Tarrafal Beach

Next, discover Santiago's most beautiful beach at Tarrafal, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.

Tarrafal

Take a break for lunch, then return along the east coast of the island.

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.

Praia

The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

Day 4: Check-out, Transfer out and Goodbye to Santiago Island!

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Praia

Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia and depart towards Nelsom Mandela international airport. Take your international flight back and say goodbye longing for "La Morabeza Crioula"!!!

Location

Activity location

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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