Discover the wonders of São Vicente on this full-day tour from Mindelo. Explore the cultural city of Mindelo, mingle with the locals at one of the many markets, soak up the sights from Calhau Valley, and stroll along a white sandy beach with epic views.
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Operating days: On Request
Departure time: Schedule as per arriving cruise
Departure point: Mindelo Port
Arrival point: Mindelo Port
Special instructions: please contact Across Africa Tours and Travel to confirm your departure information at least one week before your first day of travel
Mindelo Port/ Accomodations (Google Map)
8:30am-5:15pm
Discover the wonders of São Vicente on this full-day tour from Mindelo. Explore the cultural city of Mindelo, mingle with the locals at one of the many markets, soak up the sights from Calhau Valley, and stroll along a white sandy beach with epic views.
Stop At Archeology Museum of Praia
Before going to the center, we must discover the story told by the objects placed in showcases, labeled with information about authorship, the year of creation, material, weapons and technique used during the period of slavery and the war for independence.
Stop At Museu dos Naufrago
The permanent exhibithion tackles three major themes through a variety of approaches: the history and culture of the Cape Verde Islands, the universal language of art, the path of a “castaway” to salvation. A place for discussion and open debate to gain a better understanding of what it means to be human
Stop At Sucupira Market
From clothing, handicrafts, and local music to Cape Verde, Sucupira Market is essential for anyone visiting Praia. In a typical African market, full of colors and people, in Sucupira, you can find almost everything. It is also a great place to practice your trading skills. Located on the farm, the Sucupira market is the largest in the city. It stands out not only for the joy they can convey to visitors but also for the friendliness and helpfulness of the operators.
Stop At Farol de D. Maria Pia D. Maria Pia Lighthouse
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to
Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
Stop At Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graca
The Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace is a Catholic church on the east side of Alexandre Albuquerque
Square, in Praia city center, on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. The church was built between 1894 and 1902. It is the Roman Catholic Diocese seat of Santiago de Cabo Verde, which was established in 1533.
Stop At Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
Alexandre Albuquerque Square is the main square of the capital of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located in the southwest part of the plateau, the historic city center of Praia.
Stop At Sala-Museu Amilcar Cabral
The Amílcar Cabral Museum Room, a memory space centered on the figure of the founder of Guinean and Cape Verdean nationalities and the struggle for national liberation, the museum has a thematic exhibition translated into photographs distributed on individual panels and linked to a theme such as , for example, the education, struggle, and biography of Amílcar Cabral.
Stop At Mount Verde
Later, drive to Monte Verde Natural Park to admire a stunning vista of the entire island as well as the other Cape Verde islands.Baia das Gatas Beautiful, enclosed bay of blue/green water, with amazing views of the coast. This beach is where we have held the annual International Music Festival of Baia das Gatas for 35 years.
Stop At Calhau
Lunch In Calhau there will be a 3course lunch, serving typical local dishes (you have a choice of fish plate or meat).Around 2pm you will drink a coffee and leave the north-east back to Mindelo. On the way back you pass through Madeiral, a green long valley with many local farms – seeing plantations of banana, papaya, mange, palm dates, sugar cane, etc. You will return to the port at 4:00 pm
Important Notes
You will need to walk and stand in some destinations when exploring. There will also be adequate health breaks on this tour.
