Founded in the early 18^th century it is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. The highlights of a visit to Ouro Preto are: Church of St.Francis of Assissi, a masterpiece of Brazilian religious architecture, designed and sculpted in wood and soapstone by Aleijadinho; Museum of the School ofMines: gives a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artifacts from other countries; Church of Our Lady of Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold. To have an idea of the richness of the Ouro Preto soil we can only say that the Imperial Topaz, one of our most beautiful and enviable stones is, to this day, only found in Ouro Preto. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Lunch will be a taste of typical Mineira dishes of the regions: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu à Mineira (two different dishes using beans).

SERVICES

1NGT /2 DAY Historical Cities Circuit Tour operates:

Day 1 - Belo Horizonte / Congonhas / Ouro Preto + Lunch - Overnight at Grande Hotel

Congonhas do Campo ­ 80km. Together with Ouro Preto and Sabará, Congonhas is one of the remaining towns of the gold cycle. Presents as points of interest Aleijadinho's sculpture masterpiece, the twelve prophets in soapstone, and the sculptural representation of the Via Crucis, in polychromatic woodwork. To perform this job, Aleijadinho counted on the aid of his pupils to work in a system similar to medieval corporations. The set of life-size sculptures is considered the greatest artistic treasure in Brazil. Highlights of the tour: Cathedral Basilica and its famous 18^th century organ of German manufacture and its gold inlaid wood panels with oriental style decoration and the Via Crucis chapels.

Ouro Preto founded in the early 18^th century is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. The highlights of a visit to Ouro Preto are: Church of St.Francis of Assissi, a masterpiece of Brazilian religious architecture, designed and sculpted in wood and soapstone by Aleijadinho; Museum of the School of Mines: gives a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artifacts from other countries; Church of Our Lady of Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold. To have an idea of the richness of the Ouro Preto soil we can only say that the Imperial Topaz, one of our most beautiful and enviable stones is, to this day, only found in Ouro Preto. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Lunch will be a taste of typical Mineira dishes of the regions: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu à Mineira (two different dishes using beans).

2NGT / 3DAY Historical Cities Circuit

Day 1 - Belo Horizonte / Congonhas / São João del Rei + lunch - Overnight Hotel Porto Real

Congonhas do Campo ­ 80km. Together with Ouro Preto and Sabará, Congonhas is one of the remaining towns of the gold cycle. Presents as points of interest Aleijadinho's sculpture masterpiece, the twelve prophets in soapstone, and the sculptural representation of the Via Crucis, in polychromatic woodwork. To perform this job, Aleijadinho counted on the aid of his pupils to work in a system similar to medieval corporations. The set of life-size sculptures is considered the greatest artistic treasure in Brazil. Highlights of the tour: Cathedral Basilica and its famous 18^th century organ of German manufacture and its gold inlaid wood panels with oriental style decoration and the Via Crucis chapels.

São João del Rei - the settlement was founded in 1703, when gold was discovered in the area. Being at the junction of the various roads that cut across the interior of Capitania. São Joào always fulfilled important functions, such as the political center and commercial axis. By 1713, its importance, significant urban and religious architecture, accumulating an excellent cultural collection, such as the churches of Rosario (1719), Pilar (1721), Carmo (1733), Merces (1751) and St.Francis of Assissi (1749), On weekends a 19^th century steam engine train (Maria Fumaça) takes one on a 20-minute ride to Tiradentes (train ticket not included in tour)..

Day 2 - São João del Rei / Tiradentes / Ouro Preto + lunch - Overnight at Grande Hotel

Tiradentes: It was the first settlement in the Rio das Mortes (river of the deaths) region, being gold discovered in this area in 1702. Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, nicknamed Tiradentes, lived there. He became a martyred hero while the Portuguese repressed participating in the Inconfidência Mineira (1789), a republican liberation movement in Minas that. Highlights: Santo Antonio Church, the building of this church started in 1710, and its interior is reputed to be Brazil's 3^rd richest in gold as well as a treasured Rococo German manufactured organ. Casa do Padre Toledo (Toledo Priest House), an important and well-preserved example of colonial architecture displays a collection of furniture and paintings of the era. Handicrafts in Tiradentes are good buys.

Ouro Preto founded in the early 18^th century is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. The highlights of a visit to Ouro Preto are: Church of St.Francis of Assissi, a masterpiece of Brazilian religious architecture, designed and sculpted in wood and soapstone by Aleijadinho; Museum of the School of Mines: gives a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artifacts from other countries; Church of Our Lady of Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold. To have an idea of the richness of the Ouro Preto soil we can only say that the Imperial Topaz, one of our most beautiful and enviable stones is, to this day, only found in Ouro Preto. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Lunch will be a taste of typical Mineira dishes of the regions: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu à Mineira (two different dishes using beans).

Day 3 - AM: Mariana / PM: Ouro Preto + lunch - Transfer to Belo Horizonte

Mariana - 12km from Ouro Preto, founded in 1711 was Minas Gerais' state first capital. When it was first discovered Gold could be easily found in riverbeds. Mariana is a National Heritage Town since 1945 and its highlights are: Cathedral - and its famous 18^th century German manufacture organ, and oriental style wall paintings; Archidiocesan Museum with an important religious baroque art collection, furniture, paintings and silver objects; Minas Gerais Plaza- architectural complex with the Chamber House and Jail, the churches of Carmo and São Francisco and the Pillory (place of punishment of slaves).

2 NGT /3DAY Ouro Preto Package without accommodation - (Minimum of 2 PAX)

Ouro Preto founded in the early 18^th century is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. The highlights of a visit to Ouro Preto are: Church of St.Francis of Assissi, a masterpiece of Brazilian religious architecture, designed and sculpted in wood and soapstone by Aleijadinho; Museum of the School of Mines: gives a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artifacts from other countries; Church of Our Lady of Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold. To have an idea of the richness of the Ouro Preto soil we can only say that the Imperial Topaz, one of our most beautiful and enviable stones is, to this day, only found in Ouro Preto. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Lunch will be a taste of typical Mineira dishes of the regions:Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu à Mineira (two different dishes using beans).

Day 1 ­ Transfer Belo Horizonte Airport (CNF) to Ouro Preto, with driver only.

Day 2 ­ Walking Tour of Ouro Preto with lunch. This tour will be with an English speaking guide. There is an additional cost for German speaking guide. Leaving from a meeting place tour will visit Ouro Preto's main highlights: San Francis of Assissi church - a masterpiece of the baroque religious architecture. This church was designed and built by Aleijadinho and aside from the many sculptures in soapstone by Aleijadinho, ceiling paintings by Manuel da Costa Ataide; Pilar church a fine example of the baroque architecture and sculptures inlaid in gold. Museum of the School of Mines, with a complete collection of minerals of Brazil and other continents; Inconfidência Museum, former prison and city hall; the theatre and the Our Lady of Carmel church that was designed by Manuel Francisco Lisboa and constructed by João Alves Viana between 1763 and 1782.

Day 3 ­ Transfer Ouro Preto / Belo Horizonte Airport (CNF), with driver only

2NGT/3DAY Ouro Preto Package - There are 2 accommodation options, either the Grande Hotel Ouro Preto (budjet) or Solar Nossa Sra. Do Rosário (de luxe).

Ouro Preto founded in the early 18^th century is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. Declared by UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. The highlights of a visit to Ouro Preto are: Church of St.Francis of Assissi, a masterpiece of Brazilian religious architecture, designed and sculpted in wood and soapstone by Aleijadinho; Museum of the School of Mines: gives a complete mineralogical view of Brazil, in addition to displays of geological artifacts from other countries; Church of Our Lady of Pilar: a church that marked the culmination of Golden Age architecture, with carved works painted entirely in gold.

To have an idea of the richness of the Ouro Preto soil we can only say that the Imperial Topaz, one of our most beautiful and enviable stones is, to this day, only found in Ouro Preto. Casa dos Contos a beautiful 18^th century building that houses today a collection of gold coins of the colonial period. Lunch will be a taste of typical Mineira dishes of the regions: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu à Mineira (two different dishes using beans).

Day 1 ­ Transfer Belo Horizonte Airport (CNF) to Ouro Preto, with driver only.

Day 2 ­ Walking Tour of Ouro Preto with lunch. This tour will be with an English speaking guide. Leaving from a meeting place tour will visit Ouro Preto's main highlights: San Francis of Assissi church - a masterpiece of the baroque religious architecture. This church was designed and built by Aleijadinho and aside from the many sculptures in soapstone by Aleijadinho, ceiling paintings by Manuel da Costa Ataide; Pilar church a fine example of the baroque architecture and sculptures inlaid in gold. Museum of the School of Mines, with a complete collection of minerals of Brazil and other continents; Inconfidência Museum, former prison and city hall; the theatre and the Our Lady of Carmel church that was designed by Manuel Francisco Lisboa and constructed by João Alves Viana between 1763 and 1782.

Day 3 ­ Transfer Ouro Preto / Belo Horizonte Airport (CNF), with driver only.