DAY 1	ARRIVE IN ACCRA, GHANA Upon arrival at Accra airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Rest and relax. Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
DAY 2	ACCRA 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 Hotel Or Similar
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 Hotel Or Similar
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 Hotel Or Similar
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. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar
DAY 6	CAPE COAST - LOME Depart Cape Coast to Lome, Togo. Stop at Shai Hills Game Reserve before continuing to Lome, Togo for dinner and overnight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Corinthia 2 Fevrier Hotel Or Similar
DAY 7	LOME After a morning city tour of Lome continue to Cotonou, Benin. Evening tour of Cotonou. Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
DAY 8	COTONOU 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. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
DAY 9	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. Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
DAY 10	COTONOU 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. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel Du Lac Or Similar
DAY 11	COTONOU - LOME - ACCRA Visit Dantokpa Market and the Artisans Center. Depart for leisurely transfer to Accra stopping for lunch in Lome, Togo. Arrive Accra early evening. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar
DAY 12	OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES - DEPARTURE 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. 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 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

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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