Ghana Adventure , History , Cultural And Heritage Tour
Start and end in Accra! With the In-depth Cultural tour Introducing Ghana – 8 Days, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Accra, Ghana and other destinations in Ghana. Introducing Ghana – 8 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
With a successful Year of Return campaign 2019, 2020 has been earmarked as the Beyond the Return and as such an Emancipation Tour would be a great idea to visit Ghana. Explore the rich cultures of Ghana, the buzzling city life, and the various historical sites noted for the transatlantic slave trade.
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Ghana Adventure , History , Cultural And Heritage Tour
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What's included in Ghana Adventure , History , Cultural And Heritage Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Accra
Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, proceed through immigrations, claim luggage and clear Custom procedures, exit and meet our expert cultural tour guide for your transfer to your hotel in Accra. This is the start of what will be an amazing journey that will live with you forever. Upon arrival at the hotel and you have completed check in, our expert cultural guide who will be accompanying you for the duration of your tour, will offer you Akwaaba (welcome) and brief you on the exciting activities that await you here in Ghana The rest of the day is yours to refresh and recharge.
W.E.B. DuBois Center
Experience the bustling city of Accra today which is a blend of modern buildings and old structures that existed during the colonial times. This 120-year-old old city has a number of historical things to offer you as you set off after a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, passing through the economic and administrative districts. The first place of visit will be the W.E.B DuBois Centre honoring the life of the prominent Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana. We continue to the Independence Square where you will see the enclosed flame of African liberation, which was lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Set in attractive gardens, there is an adjoining museum, which contains photos, artifacts and an insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s life. Adjoining the park is the National cultural center, which is Ghana’s largest outdoor arts and crafts market selling traditional crafts from all over West Africa.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
We will visit James Town, one of Accra’s most historic neighborhoods, where history resides on every corner. Best known for its lighthouses (the first of which was constructed in 1875 by the British) as a navigational aid for trading vessels sailing through the Gulf of Guinea. The original structure was ruined but a larger and more improved lighthouse completed in 1921 is still functioning today. You may also visit “Brazil House” and learn about the seven Afro-Brazilians families who returned to settle in Ghana in 1836. Familiar Brazilian/Portuguese last names such as De Souza, Palmares, Azumah, Amorin, Da Costa, Santos, De Medeiros, and Olympio are abundant in this section of Accra.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
