Embark on a 4-day adventure in Cape Verde’s Santiago Island. Explore the historic Cidade Velha, immerse in the local culture, and relax on the stunning Tarrafal beach.
Embark on a 4-day adventure in Cape Verde’s Santiago Island. Explore the historic Cidade Velha, immerse in the local culture, and relax on the stunning Tarrafal beach.
Arrival - Transfer from Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia – Check-in (from 2 pm)
Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport - Be greeted by a professional driver and a licensed guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Enjoy a premium private transfer to your hotel in Praia, with complimentary waiting time. Our team ensures a secure and professional…
Arrival - Transfer from Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia – Check-in (from 2 pm)
Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport - Be greeted by a professional driver and a licensed guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Enjoy a premium private transfer to your hotel in Praia, with complimentary waiting time. Our team ensures a secure and professional door-to-door service, providing all necessary information about your stay. (Airport pickup can be customized according to flight arrival time)
Hotel VIP Praia - Check-in available from 2 pm.
From Praia: Praia City Tour + Highlights of Cidade Velha
Farol de D. Maria Pia - Begin with a pickup from your Praia accommodation, and first visit the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Capture breathtaking photos from the top of the Lighthouse, surrounded by large cannons that once protected the island from pirates like Francis Drake and Jacques Cassard.
Praia City Hall - Proceed to the historical center of Plateau.
Monumento de Diogo Gomes - Embark on a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Graca - Visit the Church of Our Lady of Grace.
Quartel Jaime Mota - Continue the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks.
Presidential Palace - Stroll around the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.
Mercado de Sucupira - Next, explore Cape Verde’s largest souvenir market, the Sucupira Market.
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe - Your tour continues to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit its highlights, including the Royal Fortress of São Filipe.
Pelourinho - Explore the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermen’s bay, and the former slave market in Pelourinho.
Rue Banana - Enjoy a walking tour through the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses and the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church.
Convento de Sao Francisco - Finally, visit the Convent of São Francisco.
Praia - For lunch, savor the serene atmosphere of the city and enjoy local delicacies at a typical restaurant on the seafront. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Praia.
From Praia: Full-Day Santiago Island Tour & Tarrafal Beach
Praia - Get picked up at your hotel in Praia, then head towards the island’s interior.
Assomada Market - After breakfast, continue to Assomada city. Visit its renowned market and admire the vibrant colors of local fruits and vegetables.
Serra de Malagueta - Proceed to the Serra Malagueta natural park and be amazed by the stunning views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
Tarrafal Beach - Discover Santiago’s most beautiful beach at Tarrafal, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Tarrafal - Pause for lunch, then return along the island’s east coast.
Calheta de Sao Miguel - Visit the Rabelados religious community, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verde’s oldest customs and beliefs.
Praia - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
Check-out, Transfer out and Goodbye to Santiago Island!
Praia - Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia and head to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Board your international flight and bid farewell, cherishing memories of “La Morabeza Crioula”!
- Lunch provided
- Breakfast included
- Private airport transfers for arrival and departure
- Lunch provided
- Breakfast included
- Private airport transfers for arrival and departure
- Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
- Airport Security Tax fees (TSA);
- Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
- Airport Security Tax fees (TSA);
Our professional driver and a certified Guide will warmly welcome you at Nelson Mandela Airport. Embark on a journey through the country’s capital, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Cidade Velha, and uncover the origins of Cape Verdean national heritage and culture. Following this, indulge in a traditional breakfast with a household native to…
Our professional driver and a certified Guide will warmly welcome you at Nelson Mandela Airport. Embark on a journey through the country’s capital, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Cidade Velha, and uncover the origins of Cape Verdean national heritage and culture. Following this, indulge in a traditional breakfast with a household native to the area, experience the Assomada Market, and take a scenic drive through Serra Malagueta. Conclude your adventure at the island’s most striking beach, Tarrafal, and interact with the sole tribe of Cape Verde.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
