Thu, 02 Feb or Fri, 03 Feb 1956
Tour #E3 - Sugar loaf, Corcovado
Full-Day, by Automibile
This full-day Excursion will be operated on both days of the Caronia's visit. Each morning a group will visit the Sugar Loaf, and each afternoon a group will go to Corcovado. Luncheon is included each day.
Automobiles will leave quayside at about 9am. The route will include the major sights of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings.
The principal business sections on Avenidas Rio Branco and Getulio Vargas will first be visited; then…
- Beira Mar Boulevard along Botafogo Bay,
- Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches,
- the Botanical Gardens and Race Track,
- Mangue Avenue with its royal palms,
- Quints do Boa Vista — former country palace of the Brazilian Emperor,
- the modern Sports Stadium,
- the parks and public monuments.
Sugar Loaf Mountain will be ascended by cable car for the view of the harbour.
Luncheon will be served at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
In the afternoon the automobiles will drive up to the summit of Corcovado, where stands the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer. From this high point the vast panorama of Rio is seen to the very best advantage.
From here continue through the Tijuca Forest for a glimpse of the tropical splendour of the city's surroundings. Gavea Beach and Mountain and the nearby Country Club are other features of the programme.
Automobiles will return to the dock at about 4.30pm.
Thursday, 02 February 1956
Tour #O26 - Petropolis
(Optional)
Full-Day, by Automobile
This tour can be taken in addition to the regular Shore Excursion at Rio de Janeiro.
Leave the dock by automobile at about 9.30am., driving through the mountainous countryside on an excellent highway for about 60 miles to the famous resort of Quitandinha, one of the most elaborate and beautiful hotels in South America, where luncheon is taken.
Then continue into the mountain town of Petropolis, with its many charming villas and gardens, to visit the former Imperial Palace, favourite residence of Dom Pedro II, the last Emperor of Brazil.
Here you will see the only Throne Room in the Western Hemisphere, the crown jewels, many interesting works of art, and the most complete collection of fans in all the world.
Return to the dock in Rio at about 4pm.
Membership limited.
Fare $21.50