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Get a comprehensive overview of Cape Verde’s Santiago Island on this full-day excursion that begins in Praia. Join a small group and discover the highlights of the island including the Assomada Market, Serra de Malagueta National Park, and Tarrafal Beach. Your tour also includes a visit to a local home where you learn to cook a traditional Cape Verdean breakfast.
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Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach
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If you have a few days to visit the Capital of Cape Verde this is for sure the best opportunity for you to get to know the insights of this amazing city of Praia and to combine it with the main highlights of the first city built by Europeans on the tropic( Old City).
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Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage)
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When your cruise ship pulls into port on Santiago, discover Praia and Cidade Velha with a personal guide to lead the way. After a tour of the capital city, including the traditional market, set off for a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historical highlights include the fortress, slave pillory, and several churches, including the first cathedral in Sub-Saharan Africa. This private shore excursion includes port pickup by minivan just for you and your party.
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Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
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This is undoubtedly the most complete guided tour in the political and economic capital of Cape Verde, this visit allows travelers to know all the insights of the most populous and most African city in the entire archipelago, it allows travelers to explore and discover the local culture , architecture, history and daily life of Cape Verdeans all in one tour.
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Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour
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This tour isn’t just sightseeing—it’s an invitation to experience Lithuania’s heart in a single, unforgettable day. Stroll through Palanga’s enchanting botanical park, breathe in the Baltic breeze on the iconic pier, and step back in time within Klaipėda’s ancient castle tunnels. Feel the city’s vibrant spirit at Atgimimo Square, where history and modern life blend seamlessly. Every moment is carefully planned for your comfort and peace of mind, with smooth transfers and plenty of time to relax before your cruise departs. Let us take care of the details while you soak in the beauty, stories, and soul of the Baltic coast. Don’t just visit—truly experience Lithuania. Book your adventure now and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Discover Lithuania's Treasures from Klaipeda: Shore Excursion
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This excursion offers you the opportunity to travel the same paths as others in a different style, using our magnificent bicycles, designed especially for you who enjoy adventures in the mountains or even on the roads.
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Travel on two wheels through the Serra Malagueta mountains
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If you visit Santiago Island on a cruise ship (Aida, tui Meinshiff Visits, Europa 2, MsN), and have a day available, then this day trip is perfect. It refers to a one-day excursion across the island and offers a perfect combination of the best sights and attractions, such as the capital Praia, the markets of Assomada, the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, the beach of Tarrafal, and the east coast as well as, important information about the history of people, their culture, fauna and flora, land and people, gastronomy and scenery.
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Praia : Day Trip for Cruise Passengers
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Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.
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Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach
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Welcome to your day on Santiago, the largest island in Cape Verde! This is Don, your German-speaking guide for four years. Together we travel for one day this volcanic island with its bizarre rock massifs : From Praia we go to the 800-year-old and 30-meter-thick giant tree Poilão. From there, we head down the imposing mountain range of the Serra da Malagueta Natural Park to Tarrafal. In this small tourist town we walk over the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde by far. Alternatively, you can also visit the concentration camp from the colonial period. The conclusion is a Groggu - beer - and fruit juice tasting, which only we offer exclusively! Our co-guide Edney can speak English, French and Portuguese. Cape Verde has the motto : No Stress! Get in... enjoy.... Take 1000 photos.... tell us more. This tour is ideal for cruisers, e.g. of MeinSchiff and AIDA.
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Land excursions in small family groups on Santiago
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Explore one of the most welcoming and beautiful remote hiking trails on the island of Santiago and experience the hospitality of Cape Verdean peasants and families who live in the mountains. Marvel yourself at incredible views from the top of the natural park of Serra Malagueta and learn about the local fauna and flora.
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Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã
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The Tarrafal Experience is more than just a walk — it’s a jorna DA engaging through the heart of Cape Verde’s history and the natural beauty OF the city of Tarrafal. This full-day experience combines historical reflection, DE discovery and moments OF leisure by the sea, all in one unforgettable route through the island of Santiago. The tour begins with a guided visit to the Tarrafal Concentration Camp, also known as “Late Death Camp” — one of the most impactful landmarks DA the fight against colonialism in Africa. This memory space preserves the echoes OF resistance OF political prisoners DE Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde during the Portuguese colonial regime.After the historic immersion, it’s time DE relax and explore the welcoming side of Tarrafal—a charming Villa with paradisiacal beaches, warm people and rich cultural life.
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Tarrafal Adventure – Beach, History & Local Culture
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Experience one of the most rewarding walks of the island of Santiago on this guided adventure to the Pico de Antónia, the highest point of the island, at 1,394 meters altitude. The experience begins with a pick-up in the morning, followed by a panoramic trip to the village of Rui Vaz, where the walk begins. The climb is challenging but rewarding, going through beautiful mountainous landscapes. At the top, feel touching the sky as you enjoy incredible panoramic views of the whole island. On bright days, you can still see the islands of Fire and May. An unforgettable experience for those who love nature, adventure and unforgettable landscapes.
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Hiking Pico de Antónia – Summit Adventure & Scenic Views
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Enjoy one of the most beautiful hikes in Santiago Island on this guided trail from Sierra Malagueta Natural Park to the lush Vale de Gongon. After a morning hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the north of the island, walk through protected natural landscapes before descending into a green valley known for its year-round vegetation. Along the way, experience the authentic rural life, meet welcoming locals, and enjoy the opportunity to taste local food. A perfect hike for nature lovers seeking stunning scenery and cultural immersion.
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Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail
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