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Explore Ghana, Togo & Benin (14days)
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adminafrica on 09 February, 2008 12:35:00
 
Day 1 ARRIVE ACCRA, GHANA
International flight arrives Accra, Ghana. Upon Arrival at Accra airport, you
will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Orientation. The remainder
of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
Day 2 ACCRA
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
where you may test your bargaining skills on the local vendors.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
Day 3 CAPE COAST
Depart for Cape Coast and Elmina, arriving late morning for a brief tour of the
city of Cape Coast and transfer to hotel. 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.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar
Day 4 CAPE COAST
Tour of Cape Coast continues. Visit Cape Coast Castle-another World Heritage
Site.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar
Day 5 KUMASI
Depart to Kumasi the realm of the Ashanti Kingdom. We pass through Obouasi, the
location of the Ashanti Goldfields-one of the richest mines in the world. 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 Hotel Or Similar
Day 6 KUMASI
Visits to the craft villages of Pankrono (pottery), Ahwiaa (woodcarving), and
Ntonso (adinkra) cloth. Visit the Kumasi Cultural Center and lunch at the
Kentish Kitchen with Ghanaian cuisine. 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 Hotel Or Similar
Day 7 ACCRA
Departure for Accra, arriving early afternoon in Aburi for lunch and a visit to
the 100 year-old Aburi Botanical Gardens. Visit the woodcarvers and drummakers
of Aburi before continuing to Accra.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
Day 8 LOME, TOGO
Depart on a 3-hour drive to Lome, Togo stopping at points of interest. Check
into your hotel. Afternoon tour of Lome.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Corinthia 2 Fevrier Hotel Or Similar
Day 9 COTONOU, BENIN
Depart to Cotonou, Benin. Arrive Cotonou late morning. City tour of Cotonou and
of Porto Novo. Visit the Ethnographic Museum, the Brazilian Church and the 300
year-old Palace of King Toffa.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
Day 10 OUIDAH
Tour of Ouidah including the old slave trading post. 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'.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
Day 11 GANVIE
Tour of Ganvie, the lake village built on stilts with its floating market and
handicraft center.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
Day 12 COTONOU
Today decide on your itinerary with the assistance of your guide.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
Day 13 ACCRA
Depart for leisurely transfer to Accra stopping for lunch in Lome, Togo. Arrive
Accra late afternoon.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
Day 14 DEPARTURE FOR HOME
Morning at leisure before departure home.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
* Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a
room.
Special children and group rates available.
Tour Price Includes:
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round trip airport to hotel
transfer, Assistance with airport departure formalities, First-class hotel
accommodation with private facilities, Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle,
Trained English-speaking tour guide, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage
Handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D
Tour Price Does Not Include:
International flight to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities/tips
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