Arrive Abidjan; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

Today, visit metropolitan Abidjan including Le Plateau, the central, high-rise commercial area, Cocody, the upscale residential section and Treichville, which is linked to Le Plateau by two major bridges. Treichville is one of the areas where the masses live. It has a few colorful markets and quite an interesting, vibrant nightlife.

No tour of Abidjan would be complete without a visit to the north-western part of town, Abobo, where Africa’s largest outdoor launderette (laundry) is located. Here you will witness an unforgettable spectacle, hundreds of Fanicos (washer men, no women), jam together in the middle of a stream to wash clothes. They work all day every day, frantically rubbing garments on huge stones held in place by old car vehicle tires then spreading the clothes over rocks and grass in a large drying area. Despite the look of confusion, they never get their clients clothes mixed or missing.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel or Similar

After breakfast travel north through the central region to Yamoussoukro, the official capital of the country. Yamoussoukro owes its good fortune as the birth place of Cote d’Ivoire’s first president, Houphouët-Boigny who spent lavishly on his native village. Virtually no traditional African houses are left; Houphouët-Boigny replaced them with concrete middle class structures.

The dazzling centerpiece of it all is the Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix, (The Basilica "Our Lady of Peace) which is the biggest church in the world, after the Vatican, and is almost an exact replica of St Peter's in Rome. The 36 immense stained glass windows, all hand blown in France are an unforgettable sight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel President Yamoussoukro or Similar

Complete the tour of Yamoussoukro including a visit to the Palace of the former president and see the sacred crocodiles in the palace moat. Time permitting, visit Comoë National Park, Côte d'Ivoire's largest game reserve. The last remaining herds of the country’s elephants are found here, along with hippos, antelopes, buffalos , monkeys and many species of birds. This is the land of the Lobi people and beautiful examples of the best preserved Sudanese style mosques in West Africa.

A Hippo, one of the inhabitants of Comoe National Park, GNU Free

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel President Yamoussoukro or Similar

Today head south to Grand Bassam stopping at places of interest. You will spend the night in Grand Bassam.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Etoile Du Sud Hotel Grand Bassam or Similar

Today, visit Grand Bassam, the first capital of Cote d’Ivoire. Grand Bassam remains an important seaside resort. The first trading houses were built here. Visit the old quarter with the Museum of Costumes, the Wickerwork Center, the Ceramics Center, the Craft Center and the Souvenir Market. This afternoon, tour the interesting village of Tiagba, which is constructed entirely on stilts over the river. Return to Grand Bassam for overnight.

Old Architecture in Grand Bassam, GNU Free

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Etoile Du Sud Hotel Grand Bassam or Similar

Time permitting, you will complete your tour of this “The Paris of West Africa” before you are transferred to the airport for the onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast