Santiago Island - St. Vincent Island -Santo Antão Island
Arrival in Cidade da Praia, dinner, and accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit Cidade Velha (formerly Ribeira Grande), the first capital of Cape Verde, the birthplace of Cape Verdean identity, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour with stops at key points of interest, including the São Filipe Fortress, the Pelourinho, the Sé Cathedral, and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the oldest in the archipelago. During the visit, there will be an opportunity to watch a performance by the Batucadeiras of Santiago, a traditional percussion group. Lunch and free afternoon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit Cidade Velha (formerly Ribeira Grande), the first capital of Cape Verde, the birthplace of Cape Verdean identity, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour with stops at key points of interest, including the São Filipe Fortress, the Pelourinho, the Sé Cathedral, and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the oldest in the archipelago. During the visit, there will be an opportunity to watch a performance by the Batucadeiras of Santiago, a traditional percussion group. Lunch and free afternoon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Cidade da Praia. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: Possibility of a full-day excursion to Tarrafal, with a short stop at Serra Malagueta Natural Park, a tour of the village, and free time to enjoy the most beautiful beach on Santiago Island.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to São Vicente. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Lunch. Start of a walking tour through the city of Mindelo, the island’s capital and the center of the country’s cultural and festive life, as well as the birthplace of Cesária Évora and Bana. Highlights include the waterfront avenue, the municipal market, the Torre de Belém, and the fish market. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the pier to board the ferry (1 hour) from Mindelo (São Vicente Island) to Porto Novo (Santo Antão Island), enjoying the cultural exchange between the people of these two neighboring islands, linked by a simple glance. In Santo Antão, we will explore the largest volcanic crater in Cape Verde, the Cova de Paúl, an extinct volcano surrounded by spectacular landscapes with trails and roads in a stunning green environment. The diversity of vegetation, the daily life of its inhabitants, the black volcanic lava, the white sand and dunes, the pastel tones of the houses, and the turquoise blue of the sea contrasting with volcanoes, mountains, and agricultural fields make this island a gem of Cape Verde—a world apart that only those who visit can describe. We continue along the Estrada da Corda, one of the island’s most breathtaking routes, stopping at the Delgadinho mountain range viewpoint, offering impressive views of cliffs and valleys. We then head to the Tourist Village of Ponta do Sol, where we will visit the Jewish cemetery, the famous sundial at the port, and the town hall. From there, we proceed to Ribeira Grande, where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will explore the lush Paúl Valley, visiting a traditional distillery and learning about the production process of sugarcane-based products using the traditional alembic, locally known as a “trapiche.” There will be an opportunity to taste and purchase various products such as grogue, sugarcane juice, molasses, and pure sugarcane syrup. After discovering one of Cape Verde’s most beautiful islands, we will return to Porto Novo to board the ferry back to Mindelo, São Vicente Island. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and free day.
