ESSENTIAL GHANA & EGYPT – 10 DAYS

Day 1: ARRIVE IN ACCRA, GHANA

Upon landing at Kotoka International Airport, proceed through immigration, collect your luggage, and clear customs. Once you exit the terminal, our experienced cultural tour guide, who will be with you throughout your stay in Ghana, will be there to greet you.

You will be transferred to your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Upon arrival at your hotel, complete the check-in process and settle into your room.

This evening, you may begin the exciting activities or enjoy a relaxing evening to unwind and prepare for the activities planned for the following day.

Overnight: The Pelican Hotel

Day 2: INTRODUCTORY TOUR OF ACCRA

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a scenic drive around Accra’s commercial and administrative areas and visit the following places:

The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, honoring the life of the prominent Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana.

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, with its beautiful grounds and museum, is a great place to learn about Ghana’s first president. It also serves as the final resting place of the late President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who was previously laid to rest in Guinea and Nkroful, the town where he was born.

Adjoining the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is the famous global marketplace, the Accra Arts & Crafts Centre. Try out your bargaining skills at the largest open market in Accra while shopping for authentic African wear, arts, and crafts as souvenirs for family and friends back home.

Drive by and make a brief stop at the Independence Arch and Black Star Square, Accra’s ceremonial grounds.

We then return to the hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: The Pelican Hotel

Day 3: ACCRA | ASSIN MANSO | ELMINA

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for Elmina, one of Ghana’s most historic coastal towns and a key location during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

En route, stop at the Assin Manso Slave River, an important memorial site where enslaved Africans took their last bath before being marched to the coastal slave castles. It is also the reburial site of two descendants of enslaved Africans from the United States and Jamaica, whose remains were ceremonially reinterred in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day celebration.

Continue to Elmina for a guided walking tour of Elmina Township, including the bustling fishing harbor. Here, you will witness traditional fishing activities, vibrant fleets of colorful wooden boats, and have the opportunity to interact with locals at the market.

After the tour, transfer to your beach resort and check in. Enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for the next day’s activities.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 4: ELMINA

After a relaxed breakfast, visit Elmina Castle (Fort São Jorge da Mina), a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Portuguese in 1482. As the first major European structure in Sub-Saharan Africa, the castle played a central role in trade and later became a major holding site for enslaved Africans.

Continue with a short drive to Cape Coast to tour Cape Coast Castle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This former slave dungeon held more enslaved Africans than any other castle in the region. Your guided tour will take you through its somber dungeons and to the infamous Door of No Return. The castle also houses a museum that provides deep historical context on the slave trade and the cultural heritage of the region. Literature and souvenirs related to Ghanaian forts, castles, and traditions are available for purchase.

Return to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 5: ELMINA | ACCRA

After breakfast and check-out, depart for a scenic drive to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s last remaining tropical rainforests. Covering 360 sq. km, the park is home to over 40 species of large mammals, 400 species of birds, and an impressive variety of butterflies, plants, and medicinal flora.

Experience the popular Canopy Walkway, consisting of seven suspended bridges stretching 330 meters and rising 30 meters (100 feet) above the forest floor. Alternatively, enjoy a guided nature walk through the forest to discover its rich biodiversity.

After the tour, continue the journey back to Accra, arriving in the late afternoon. You will then be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: The Pelican Hotel

Day 6: ACCRA | CAIRO, EGYPT

Nonstop flights from Accra to Cairo are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

We will check out early this morning and transfer to the airport for our flight to Cairo, Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist, and transfer you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Once you have checked in, your tour guide will brief you on what to expect during your stay in Egypt.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sofitel Gezira

Day 7: CAIRO

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day guided tour exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders. Visit Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, followed by Saqqara, home to the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser.

Continue to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, where you will marvel at the Great Pyramids and the majestic Great Sphinx.

After lunch (at your own expense), return to the hotel, where you will have the rest of the day to relax or pursue other activities before dinner in the evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Sofitel Gezira

Day 8: CAIRO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for a full-day cultural tour. Begin with a visit to the historic Citadel of Saladin, including the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its Ottoman architecture and panoramic views of Cairo.

Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which showcases an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Conclude the day at Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s famous bazaar, ideal for shopping and cultural immersion.

Return to the hotel to relax and enjoy dinner in the evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Sofitel Gezira

Day 9: CAIRO

After breakfast, set out for a full-day exploration beginning with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, followed by the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to priceless Pharaonic treasures.

Continue to Coptic Cairo, where you will discover some of the oldest churches in Egypt. Return to the hotel to freshen up, then enjoy an evening Nile River dinner cruise with onboard entertainment.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Sofitel Gezira

Day 10: CAIRO | DEPARTURE

Breakfast will be served at your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

After this journey, you are certain to view the motherland with the respect and reverence it deserves.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast