Day Trip to Aparecida

On this day trip to Aparecida from Sao Paulo, you'll explore the Brazilian city famous for the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the biggest in the world.

Description

We will leave Sao Paulo heading north-east to the city of Aparecida, located in the valley of the River Paraíba do Sul, which annually welcomes thousands of pilgrims from around the world.

Our first stop will be at Porto do Itaguaçú, where the image of Our Lady of Aparecida was discovered in the 18th century. You will see the small chapel dedicated to her, located on the banks of the River Paraíba do Sul.

Next, we will visit the Old Basilica of Aparecida, where you will have 40 minutes of free time to explore or shop. We will then cross the Passarela da Fé, a 35-metre high walkway connecting the Old Basilica with the National Shrine, which is a tourist attraction in itself.

The crossing takes about 20 minutes, after which we will explore the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. One highlight will be the Sala das Promessas.

You will also have free time for lunch and to explore the city. Options include taking the cable car, visiting the Tower Museum, or going to Monte das Oliveiras. Finally, we will return to the initial 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. If your accommodation is outside this area, pickup will be at the meeting point at 2355 Avenida Paulista.