This great itinerary highlights two of Brazil's most vibrant cities, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia.

Your first stop on this unforgettable journey is the magnificant city of Rio De Janiero. From Cosme Velho Station, you will board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest, and up Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.

Take a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain, see Santo Antonio Church- built in the 17th century- and the landmark Arcos de Lapa aqueduct, built in the 18th century. 

Drive up to the Serra dos Orgaos Range across the Atlantic Forest, with its lush vegetation, through mountains and valleys, until reaching the Imperial City of Petrópolis, 2,660ft above sea level. Stop for photos at Quitandinha Palace, and then visit Patrone chocolate factory, founded in 1913. 

Take a trip to Foz do Iguassu for a delightful homestay. This city is located where the Iguaçu Falls empties into the Parana River forming the world’s widest waterfalls and giving rise to the double border of Brazil and Argentina.

The beautiful city of Salvador da Bahia has a culture and charm unlike many other cities, a result of the mixing of Native, African and European peoples. Set in a gorgeous coastline, the city of Salvador was founded in 1549 by the Portugese as the first capial of Brazil.

Visit the Mercado Modelo market, with over 250 traders, see the Da Barra Lighthouse- originally built in the 1690s, or watch the sunset from Solar Unhão. 

With so much to do, these cities are a great mixture of city break and culture. Combined with a two night stay at the Iguassu Falls, this itinerary provides a great introduction to what Brazil has to offer.