Day Trip to Aparecida

On this day trip to Aparecida from Sao Paulo, you'll explore the city known for the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.

Description

At the agreed time, we will leave Sao Paulo and head to Aparecida, located in the valley of the River Paraíba do Sul, a city that attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly.

En route to the basilica, we will stop at Porto do Itaguaçú, where the image of Our Lady of Aparecida was discovered in the 18th century. Here, we can visit the small chapel by the River Paraíba do Sul.

Next, we will visit the historical centre, where you will have 40 minutes of free time at the Old Basilica of Aparecida. We will then cross the Passarela da Fé, a 35-metre high walkway connecting the Old Basilica to the National Shrine. This 389-metre walkway is a tourist attraction and is often crossed by devotees as a sign of gratitude.

It will take about 20 minutes to cross, and then we will explore the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the largest basilicas in the world, highlighting the Sala das Promessas.

You will also have free time for lunch and to explore the city, including the option to take the cable car, visit the Tower Museum, or go to Monte das Oliveiras. We will then return to the meeting point in Sao Paulo.

Hotel pickup

This trip includes hotel pickup from hotels within a 4-mile (6-km) radius of Praça da Sé. For accommodations outside this area, the pickup will be from 2355 Avenida Paulista.