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Explore Ghana & Côte d’Ivoir

Price: $3995
Duration: 10 Day Tour

Join us for a culturally immersive 10-day tour through the vibrant nations of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. From the historic slave castles of Cape Coast and the vibrant markets of Kumasi to the sacred crocodiles of Yamoussoukro and the colonial charm of Grand-Bassam, this journey offers a unique blend of West African heritage, spirituality, and contemporary culture.

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo, Egypt – Nile Dinner Cruise
  • Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, your experienced cultural guide will greet and transfer you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, you’ll receive a full orientation on your trip. Activities today will depend on your arrival time.

    • Overnight: Accra City Hotel

    • Meals Included: None

Day 2
Accra – Kumasi (Ashanti Region)

After breakfast, travel to Kumasi, the historical capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Stop at the Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, a hub for herbal medical innovations.
In Kumasi, visit:

  • Manhyia Palace Museum – Former royal residence turned museum

  • Okomfo Anokye Sword Site – Legendary symbol of Ashanti unity

  • Overnight: Ridge Condos, Kumasi

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3
Kumasi – Ashanti Craft Villages & Market Tour

Explore traditional Ashanti artisan villages:

  • Ahwiaa – Wood carvings: stools, fertility dolls, walking sticks

  • Ntonso – Handmade Adinkra cloth with symbolic patterns

  • Adanwomase – Renowned Kente weaving village
    End the day with a visit to Kumasi Central Market, West Africa’s largest open-air market.

  • Overnight: Ridge Condos, Kumasi

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4
Kumasi – Cape Coast

Drive to Ghana’s coast, stopping at Assin Manso to see the Slave River and memorial burial site of repatriated remains. Arrive in Cape Coast and tour the UNESCO-listed Cape Coast Castle, home to the infamous “Door of No Return.”
Evening tour through Elmina Town and fishing harbor.

  • Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5
Cape Coast – Kakum National Park – Accra

Morning visit to Kakum National Park to experience the famous canopy walkway, suspended 150 feet above the rainforest floor. En route back to Accra, stop at Abandze, the ancestral home of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.

  • Overnight: Accra City Hotel

  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6
Accra – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Abidjan. After arrival and health checks, meet your local guide for transfer to the hotel.

  • Overnight: Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7
Abidjan – Abengourou (Kingdom of the Indenié)

Drive to Abengourou, with a cultural stop in Iniassué for a traditional fetish dance. In Niablé, visit cocoa and coffee farms, meet the local chief, and tour the radio station.

  • Overnight: Hôtel Le Royaume, Abengourou

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8
Abengourou – Yamoussoukro

Travel to Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital. En route, visit the fish lake of Bongouanou. Highlights in Yamoussoukro include:

  • Notre Dame de la Paix Basilica – The tallest church in the world

  • Sacred Crocodiles

  • Yamoussoukro Mosque

  • Polytechnic Institute

  • Overnight: Hotel Président

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Day 9
Yamoussoukro – Grand-Bassam – Abidjan

Explore Grand-Bassam, the former French colonial capital:

  • Colonial district & architecture

  • National Costume Museum

  • Craft market and Governor Binger’s Palace

  • Ariane Monument – Tribute to colonial-era yellow fever victims
    Enjoy seaside lunch (own account) before a panoramic tour of Abidjan.

  • Overnight: Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10
Abidjan – Departure

Relax and enjoy leisure time before your transfer to Abidjan International Airport for your onward flight.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Address:

Ghana

Accra City Centre Hotel rooms provide modern comfort, a unique feeling of spaciousness and contemporary decor for both business and leisure travel.

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Lancaster Kumasi

Address:

Accra
Golden-Tulip-Accra-Hotel (2)
Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Address:

Ghana
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Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
Transportation in private vehicle
Experienced cultural tour guide
Meals (Breakfast daily)
Admission to listed sites
Assistance with visa application
Cost of visa
Meals not listed
Travel Insurance
Gratuity to driver and guide

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Duration: 10 Day Tour
Price: $3995

Guaranteed departures with minimum two travelers