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The Best Of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Praia, Tarrafal And Rabelados Community Tour

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Santiago Island
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SHORT TOUR DESCRIPTION Explore the rural areas of Santiago Island, the city of Praia and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha. Drive through the natural Park, and enjoy the most beautiful beach on . .
Country: Cape Verde
City: Santiago Island
Duration: 10 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s)
Tour Category: Full Day Tours
Package Itinerary

SHORT TOUR DESCRIPTION

Explore the rural areas of Santiago Island, the city of 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 the oldest customs and beliefs of Cape Verde

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 in 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 on 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 voucher accepted

Instant confirmation. Cut-off time: 8 hours before the scheduled starting time.

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