Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round trip airport to hotel transfers, Assistance with airport departure formalities, First-class hotel accommodation in double occupancy, Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle, Trained English-speaking tour guides, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D
Tour Price Does Not Include:
International airfare to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuity to driver and guide
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Orientation. City Tour of Accra to see the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Arch, National Theater and the W.E.B. Dubois Pan African Center and craft markets and other points of interest.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre HotelOrSimilar
Day 3
Kumasi
Depart to Kumasi the realm of the Ashanti Kingdom, arriving at noon. We pass through Obouasi, the location of the Ashanti Goldfields?one of the richest mines in the world. In the afternoon, take an excursion to the village of Bonwire, the locale where the famous Royal Kente Cloth is made.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Sir Max HotelOrSimilar
Day 4
Kumasi
Visits to the craft villages of Pankrono (pottery), Ahwiaa (woodcarving), and Ntonso (adinkra) cloth. Visit the Kumasi Cultural Center In the afternoon, an excursion to the Kumasi Central Market?the largest in West Africa followed by a visit to Manhiyia Palace for an audience with the Ashanti King or members of his Royal Court.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Sir Max HotelOrSimilar
Day 5
Cape Coast
Depart for Cape Coast and Elmina, arriving late morning for a brief tour of the city of Cape Coast. Tour Elmina Castle, a World Heritage site where slaves were held before being sent to the New World-followed by a walk through the town of Elmina. In the afternoon, visit the Volta Fisherman Community, a coastal village with traditional industries and Volta style houses.
Morning departure to Abomey with visits to the Royal Palace Museum and the King of Abomey. Mid-afternoon, travel to Aladja to see the birthplace of Toussaint Louverture, the liberator of Haiti. Late afternoon return to Cotonou. Dinner and overnight in Cotonou.
Morning departure to Porto Novo. Visit the Ethnographic Museum, the Brazilian Church and the 300 year-old Palace of King Toffa. Enjoy a performance of the 'Guardians of the Night' spirit dancers.
Travel to Ouidah, former slave trading post and birthplace of Voodoo. An unforgettable visit takes you to the Voodoo Museum, the Sacred Forest, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Pythons. Walk the "Road of Slaves", to the awe-inspiring memorial. Continue to the place of the common grave, the tree of forgetfulness and the 'Gate of no Return'. Welcome reception from Dagbo Hounon, high priest of the voodoo cult. late afternoon - return to Cotonou and overnight.
Today decide on your tour and activities with the assistance of your driver and guide. Day room provided at Novotel or similar. Final preparation before late evening departure home OR extended tour begins.
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