14 days in Brazil Itinerary

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Appreciate the collections at Shark Museum and Aulas de Energia – Espaco Usina Solar Fernando de Noronha. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Fernado de Noronha Island and Porto de Santo Antonio Beach. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Leão, take in panoramic vistas at Forte Sao Pedro do Boldro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baia dos Golfinhos, and take in the dramatic natural features at Morro dois Irmaos.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fernando de Noronha trip itinerary planning website.

Cairo, Egypt to Fernando de Noronha is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Fernando de Noronha Standard Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Cairo in November; daily highs in Fernando de Noronha reach 35°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Rio de Janeiro.

Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.

On the 3rd (Sat), make a trip to Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Ipanema, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Copacabana Beach.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rio de Janeiro sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Fernando de Noronha to Rio de Janeiro in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Fernando de Noronha to Rio de Janeiro is minus 1 hour. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Paraty.

Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Fabio Marqui Arte and Centro Cultural Sesc Paraty. Get some cultural insight at Centro Historico and Galeria Aecio Sarti. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate the waterfront views at Paraty Bay, take in the natural beauty of Piscina Natural da Caixa d'Aco, and enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Cachadaco.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Paraty road trip planning tool.

Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can travel to Ilha Grande.

A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.

You'll get in some beach time at Dois Rios Beach and Abraaozinho Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Freguesia de Santana Beach and Praia do Amor. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Camiranga Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lagoa Azul, delve into the lush surroundings at Tropical Forest, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Ilha Grande trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Paraty to Ilha Grande in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In December in Ilha Grande, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.