| Duration: | 10 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
SHORT TOUR DESCRIPTION
Explore the rural areas of Santiago Island, Praia, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha. Drive through the natural Park, and enjoy the most beautiful beach on the island, Tarrafal Beach. See the only community that still lives in thatched houses, preserving Cape Verde's oldest customs and beliefs.
DETAILED TOUR DESCRIPTION
Be picked up at your hotel and travel towards Cidade Velha. Discover all of the main points of interest here such as the Royal Fortress of São Filipe, the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the Fishermen Bay, the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, and finally the Convent of São Francisco. Enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the entire old town of Praia.
Next, drive through the mountains towards the north of the island. Make some photo stops in Órgãos, São Domingos, Assomada, and the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta.
Travel to Tarrafal village and enjoy the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island. With its white sand and crystal-clear waters, the small beach of Tarrafal is surrounded by hills and coconut trees.
After lunch, travel back to the eastern coast and visit the community of Rabelados, the only community that still lives in thatched houses, preserving the oldest customs and beliefs of Cape Verde. Have the opportunity to buy paintings that depict the history of this community, ceramic tableware made by local artisans, and various souvenirs, before arriving back to your accommodation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide
Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral and the former slave market
Stroll through the main highlights of the city of Praia
Relax on the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach
Visit the traditional community of Rabelados
DURATION
Every day from 9 am to 6 pm (9 hours)
INCLUSIONS:
Private Transportation
Hotel pick up and drop off
All entrance fees (Royal Fortress, Sé Cathedral, Convent of São Francisco and Rabelarte)
Guiding service (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
EXCLUSIONS:
Lunch and personal expenses.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please bring sandals/flip-flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
Recommended activity for travelers who only have 1 day to explore the island
Printed or mobile vouchers accepted
Instant confirmation.
Cut-off time: 8 hours before the scheduled starting time.
