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Visit the largest Marian Temple of the world. Learn about Brazilian religious tradition. Explore the history of this place and learn about the origins of the Aparecida, Patrony of Brazilian People.

Highlights

• Watch mass rites at a church capable of holding 30,000 worshippers
• Discover the history surrounding the Aparecida Virgin Mary statue
• Marvel at the grandeur of one of the world's most spectacular religious temple

Description

After pickup from your hotel in São Paulo at 7:30 AM, begin your tour of one of the most important religious sites in South America. Coming to the city of Aparecida, you’ll make a stop at the Itaguaçu Port to learn the history of the Virgin Mary statue to which the Aparecida Cathedral is dedicated. We continue the tour to the upper city, historical center, where we'll visit the Old Church of Aparecida to learn about its history, architecture and the history of other miracles of Aparecida that occurred in this church. After the visit, we will have free time for shopping of some souvenirs and religious stuffs on historical center; After visit on the historical center we continue the tour bound to the National Temple of Aparecida going by the Faith Walkway, a hiking of 400 meters approximately, which provides us with an incredible panoramic view to the National Temple; Arriving at the Temple we will have a magical moment, with a visit to the Original Statue of Aparecida and then the tour guide will present all the architecture of the church and its fascinating mosaics located in the central dome giving the tourist an incredible view of all the liturgical symbolism of the place. After the tour through the Temple, we will continue to the Mass at 12:00noon, with 1 hour of duration (optional); After the Mass, we will stop for lunch and free time to enjoy other attractions of the place, such as the Vows Room, the Museum of Aparecida on the top of Main Tower, the Wax Museum, cable car ride or visit to the Nativity Scene located on the Mount of Olives. We ended the tour in the late afternoon when we'll return to São Paulo city.

Includes

Transport in confortable minivans with air conditioning Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 6 km far from Sé Square Bilingual tour guide Insurance

Important Information

• The pickup service is available from accommodation within an 6-kilometer perimeter from Sé Square, downtown São Paulo. The travelers staying outside of pick-up are have to meet the group at the starting point at Ibis Paulista Hotel, Avenida Paulista, 2355
• Please note that there is a minimum of 2 participants for this tour
• In the unlikely event that the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be offered other alternatives

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund