Rio de Janeiro- known for many things, especially for the beaches and the Christ the Redeemer  statue; well, we are bringing you the chance to see this famous landmark in person.  But that’s not all this vivid city has to offer- here we are bringing you some less known attractions in Rio.

When it comes to South America travels, Rio de Janeiro is a must and it is the most visited city in the South America.

This tour is especially recommended if you are looking for a shore excursion since Rio is a seaside city; what a better way to spend a day or two of the cruiser then in this fascinating, vivid city.

 Departing from the port, you will travel through the city center heading for the Cosme Velho neighborhood. You will then board a train at the station, which will take you high up to the top of the Corcovado mountain, at which peak the famous Christ the Redeemer statue stands proudly; from this place, there is a magnificent, all round view of the city, beaches, lakes, and city center. Also, our tour guide will tell you a story about the statue and why it has become so famous in the world and important to the Brazilians. Christians all over the world come every year to admire this great statue. The statue itself is 30 meters tall and it is standing on the 8-meter tall pedestal. Leaving one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and Corcovado mountain by train, you will be taken to a steak house, where you will have the chance to try out delicatessen of Brasilian cuisine. Afterward, you will continue in the direction of the Leblan, Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods, arriving at Praia Vermelha and the Urca neighborhood. Here, we are taking a cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain, a peak of about 400m on a peninsula at Guanabara Bay. Take a few moments to appreciate the spectacular view of the city, the famous beaches- Copacabana, Ipanema and others and Corcovado mountain with the Christ the Redeemer statue, amongst other points of interest.