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Educational Tour Of Ghana 19-days

DAY 1

ARRIVE IN 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

Depart on a full ay Accra tour, several points of interest including: US Embassy for registration The Du Bois Center National Museum Nkrumah Memorial Park Artist Alliance Gallery

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 3

ABURI/AKWAP TRIP

Tour includes: Aburi Botanical gardens Tetteh Quashie Cocoa Farm (first in Ghana) Interaction with students of Aburi Girls' Secondary School

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 4

CASTLES & FORTS

Depart Accra for Cape Coast. Visit the famous and infamous slave castle at Cape Coast. Have lunch at Hans Cottage while you view crocodiles in natural habitat. Interact with students of Wesley Girls Secondary School.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar

DAY 5

ELMINA CASTLE - KAKUM NATURAL PARK - BRENU BEACH R

Visit the famous Kakum National Park and experience the exciting canopy walkway. Visit Elmina Castle. Depart for Brenu Beach resort. You will have lunch at the resort.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar

DAY 6

ELMINA - BUSUA BEACH RESORT

Departure Elmina for Busua Beach resort in Ghana's Western region for water sports and other activities. Take a canoe ride to visit a Busua Island.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Busua Beach Resort Or Similar

DAY 7

BUSUA - KUMASI

Depart Busua for Kumasi driving through many scenic villages and towns. Stopover at Assin Manso and Assin Adadietem cocoa villages. Dinner and overnight in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar

DAY 8

LAKE BOSOMTWI & KNUST

Drive to Lake Bosomtwi where you will cruise on the lake. Lunch at Paradise Lake resort. Afternoon with students at KNUST(KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) Evening lecture: Ashanti history, culture and the role of Asantehene (King of Ashanti) in modern Ashanti and Ghana.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar

DAY 9

KUMASI CITY TOUR AND CRAFT VILLAGES

Tour Kumasi, including visits to: Manhyia Palace Museum Fort Museum Okomfo Anokye Sword Site Ahwia (wood carvings) Ntonso (traditional Adinkra cloth-weaving center) Bonwire (Kente - traditional royal clothing - weaving center)

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar

DAY 10

KUMASI - ACCRA

Depart Kumasi for Accra. Stop-over at Bobire Nature Reserve. Visit Boti Falls en route to Accra. Continue to Accra and check into your hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 11

DAY AT LEISURE

Morning visit to Makola Market and Arts Center. Afternoon free.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 12

SHAI HILLS

Drive to Shai Hills to visit the game reserve. Visit ATAG on way back to Accra.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 13

GREATER ACCRA

Coffin making shop at Teshie/Nunga. Afternoon at Labadi beach. Dinner with Ghanaian family.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 14

AKOSOMBO LAKE CRUISE

Cruise the Akosombo Lake aboard the Dodi Princess (schedule permitting)

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 15

ACCRA

Visit Parliament. Interact with students of Achimota School. Visit Radio Station for interviews.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 16

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA - LEGON

Visit with students & faculty. Visit Institute of African Studies.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 17

ACCRA

Morning visit to La mantse. The Chief's hospitality includes a cultural performance. Afternoon free. Traditional Ghanaian family dinner.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 18

DAY AT LEISURE

Group selected activities.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar

DAY 19

WRAP-UP / DEPART

Group selected activties. Departure for home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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Call (+001).215.471.8555 for tour pricing, or click here to request a quote online. Special children and group rates available.

Tour Price Includes:

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 guide, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage handling, 2 meals daily

Tour Price Does Not Include:

International flight to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities

Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a room.

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Airfare

Continent Tours can secure competitive international airfare from most destinations to Africa. Click here to request a quote online, or call (+001).215.471.8555 for details.

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