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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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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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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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Ideal for: Nature lovers, adventurers, photographers, and cultural travelers. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Experience local life up close in authentic rural communities. Learn about the region’s history and ecology with experienced, passionate guides
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Ecological Walk from Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal
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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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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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- »Guaranteed safety during the trip; - »Professional driver with years of experience; - »Quiet trip with modern vehicle; - »High quality product very comfort;
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Praia city to the airport.
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Long live the magic OF Tarrafal, come DE discover one of Cape Verde's best-kept secrets! Discover the stunning beach DE black volcanic sand of Tarrafal — a unique setting where mountains, sea and silence meet. Relax in the warm sands and dive into the stunning natural pool, carved by the rocks and bathed POR crystal clear waters. A hidden paradise, perfect for those seeking pure nature and unforgettable moments. The most famous beach DE black sand DA island. The natural pool itself is an amazing place to stay and relax.
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Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure
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Observe the entire craft process, from the preparation of clay to the final cooking. • Experience molding your own piece DE clay with guidance from local potters. • Learn more about the culture, customs and stories that shape life in Fontilima. • Taste a small traditional snack DA village, made with affection by the locals. .Opportunity to create your own piece of art
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Experience Artificial Become Oilier POR a Day in Assomada
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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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This tour is very up-to-date in terms of observation places, and will also help you to observe the most enchanted and beautiful birds
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Bird Observation in Cape Verde
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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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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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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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A unique experience for those who want to go beyond conventional tourism and connect DE seeing from with the destination through Gastronomy and hospitality.In addition DE put your hand in the pasta, you will have the opportunity DE discover stories, curiososi DAes and the local culture, whether through gastronomy, music or dance. Prepare for a culinary adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Imagine being taken from your cozy accommodation to the heart DE a local Cape Verdean family, where the aroma DA traditional cuisine invites you to a practical culinary adventure.
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Taste and Culture Class DE Authentic Gastronomy Cape Verde
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This tour makes you know the entire island of Santiago, in one day, traveling inside the island of Santiago passing through beautiful mountains, magnificent landscapes, sometimes very green in the rainy times, and also very dry in the wife that does not rain, visiting traditional markets, passing through several cities during the entire tour. until arriving the town of Tarrafal which lies north of the island of Santiago,
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1 day amazing tour to see the island of Santiago
8 hours
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If you are visiting the city for the first time, it is very important that you are guided by qualified professionals in order to ensure maximum security for your luggage and transportation to your accommodation. You will find your team at the passenger exit, we will have a KAPVERDEN TOURS agency logo for identification or your own name. Here you have some tipps for your arrival here: - Make sure to exchange your money for local currency (Escudos), this can be done at the airport exit, (1 Euro = 110,256). - If you haven't paid the online TSA (30 Euros), you will likely spend a bit more time in line. - Upon arriving at the airport, avoid handing over your luggage to porters to avoid embarrassment at the end. Book your transfer now and we will meet you at the airport.
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Praia: Airport and Hotel Transfer & Assistance
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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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we make the people together with the locals, feel the real life from Cape Verde, make you feel at home like a family
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Full Day Santiago Island Tour
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Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals. You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.
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Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings
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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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Transfer from Old Town to Porto from Praia
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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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Explore an excellent place to be in contact with the local people; Take beautiful photos from Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Principal Valley; Be in contact with an intact nature, rich in fauna and flora; Drive through the eastern side with incredible panoramic sea-land views.
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From Praia: Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with a Local Family
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