Your Travel Experience with Finest Journeys
Flight to Salvador
There will be a private transfer to the airport for the flight to Salvador da Bahia, where you will be met and taken directly to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin discovering the city at your own pace. Salvador, perched on the cliffs above All Saints Bay, was founded in 1549 and served as Brazil’s first capital for over two centuries. It became a vital port in the transatlantic slave trade, and today, its streets echo with the lasting influence of African, Indigenous, and Portuguese cultures. Nowhere is this more visible than in the Pelourinho district, where cobbled streets wind past pastel-colored colonial buildings and churches heavy with Baroque detail. The city is known for its deep spiritual traditions, from Catholicism to Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion still widely practiced. Salvador is also famous for its cuisine, shaped by African ingredients and flavors—dishes like moqueca (a coconut-based fish stew) and acarajé (black-eyed pea fritters) are local staples. With its coastal setting, historical depth, and rich cultural expression through music, dance, and food, Salvador offers a unique perspective on Brazil’s diverse identity.