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SOUTH AMERICAN TREASURES | 35 Nights | Departs Jan 4, 2014

 

Fortaleza, Brazil

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Fortaleza, Brazil-port

The city’s name, meaning “fortress,” is the only visible legacy in modern Fortaleza of its earlier eventful history. It was from Fortaleza that the move for independence from Portugal had its beginnings and actual fighting took place between the Portuguese and the local patriots. Today a sprawling city of almost two million inhabitants, Fortaleza is the capital of the State of Ceará and one of the chief commercial centers of Brazil’s northeast region.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

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  • Fortaleza Highlights
    Light Activity
  • Ride the Dunes of Cumbuco Beach
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  • Fortaleza Highlights

    Light Activity
    Duration: 3 1/2 hours
    Tour Code: for-001
    Price:
    $99.00 per person

    Free

    Explore the historic beauty and sites of scenic Fortaleza during an orientation tour highlighting its beaches, resort areas, and commercial and residential districts.

    Depart the pier for the drive towards the Mucuripe Lighthouse, where the popular eastern beaches begin. Your route will take you through the residential section, then on to the center of town. Along the way, your guide will point out the Memorial to President Castelo Branco. This modern mausoleum is the last resting-place of the state's best-known son, the military president of Brazil from 1964 to 1966.

    Next, you will continue on to the Praça de Alencar, the city's largest square in the heart of the commercial district. Here, you will visit the Teatro José de Alencar. Located in the center of Praça de Alencar, this theater is named for the great 19th-century novelist and poet who was a native of the city. After crossing the central downtown commercial district, a brief stop will be made to see the new Gothic-style Se Cathedral, constructed of concrete and featuring beautiful stained-glass windows. Leaving the church, you will pass by the Assunção Fortress, originally built by the Dutch and still in use today as a military installation.

    You will then proceed for a visit to the Emcetur Tourist Center. One of the best places for local handicrafts, it is located in the old prison complex. Here, hundreds of stalls display a wide selection of embroidered textiles, woodcarvings, basketware, clay figurines, and lace, a craft for which Fortaleza is renowned. Some time will be made available for browsing the merchandise; your guide will be standing by to address any questions you may have.

    Following your visit, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the ship. En route, a photo stop will be made at the famous Metallic Bridge, also known as the English Bridge. You will then re-board your coach for the ride along the seafront and past Iracema Beach, a popular beach lined with 5-star hotels, before arriving back at the pier.

    Please note: This tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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