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7-Day Cesaria Evora & La Diva Tour From Cape Verde Islands
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Culture, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, Portuguese

Description

This 7-day tour is dedicated to the " Diva of Cape Verde Islands". Learn about the fascinating past of Cesaria Evora as you visit the valley where she was born, Ribeira da Torre, the neighbourhood where she started her career as a singer. Dive into the culture, music and lifestyle of Capeverdean people.

Highlights
  • Understand the personal and professional journey of Cesaria Evora
  • Visit the Musical Instrument Atelier
  • Enjoy hiking in the Santo Antao Islands
  • Head to a Rum Distillery
  • Traditional Cooking Class
  • Day 1: Sao Vicente Island expand_more
    • Arrive at the island of Sao Vicent and get transferred to your hotel by your tour guide. 
    • Have lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
    • Take a relaxing massage (optional).

    Have dinner with live music. 

    Overnight. 

  • Day 2: City Tour expand_more
    • After breakfast, embark on a city tour and learn everything about Cesaria Evora. 
    • Have lunch and visit the Musical Instruments Workshop (Atelier Baptistinha/ Aniceto)

    Have dinner with live music. 

    Overnight.

  • Day 3: Hiking Corda expand_more
    • Depart from Santo Antao and transfer to Corda.
    • Start your hike from Corda to Cocul.
    • Also, take part in yoga and meditation classes.

     Dinner and overnight.

  • Day 4: Ribeira Grande expand_more
    • Have breakfast, visit the vegetable garden and practice traditional agriculture.
    • Attend traditional cooking classes with the products harvested from the vegetable garden.
    • Lunch break
    • Discover the Ribeira Grande valleys by car and visit a Women's Association of Joao Afonso or horse riding (optional).

    Have dinner with live music. 

    Overnight.

  • Day 5: Coastal Walk expand_more
    • After breakfast, get transferred to Cruzinha.
    • Begin hiking from Cruzinha to Ponta de Sol.

    Have dinner with live music. 

    Overnight.

  • Day 6: Ribeira da Torre and Rum Distillery expand_more
    • Early in the morning, enjoy hiking in the Ribeira da Torre valley.
    • After lunch, visit a Rum distillery.
    • Transfer to Porto Novo.
    • Enjoy your journey to Sao Vicente Island.

    Have dinner with live music. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7: Departure expand_more
    • Have breakfast and get transferred to the airport for departure.
What's Included
  • English-speaking Mindelo tour guide
  • All the transfers described
  • All the accommodations described in the program
  • All the meals described in the program
  • Domestic ferry - boat described travelling to Santo Antao Island
  • All the transport described in the itinerary
What's Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinner on the first and last night
  • Airport taxes on arrival
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
What to bring
  • Walking Boots 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sun Hat
  • Sunglasses 
  • Water Bottle
  • Coat 
  • Backpack
  • Walking Poles 
Know before you go
  • Sometimes the yoga and meditation class can be held in Mindelo on the second day of the trip.
Meeting Point

Mindelo, Cabo Verde

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 760 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 EUR 380 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 843 / person