Description

7-Day Castles & Beaches Tour

Tour code:

#GHCBT

7 days

Ghana

Start from:

Accra

End at:

Accra

Type tour:

Guided Tour

Age range:

Languages:

English

Payments:

50% downpayment

Highlights

vibrant Accra
cultural experiences
historical sites
pristine beaches

About tour

Experience the magic of Ghana with the Castles & Beaches Tour! We invite you to explore vibrant Accra, where modern life intertwines with rich history. Together, we'll traverse the colonial heart of Elmina and Cape Coast in the Central Region, immersing ourselves in the captivating stories that shaped the land. After the discoveries, you can relax on the stunning beaches, making memories that will last a lifetime.

With our Castles & Beaches adventure, families can delight in short-distance explorations filled with rich history and stunning coastal views. Step out of your comfort zone by enjoying new dishes and learning about innovative ways to travel. This trip is perfect for families looking to bond over experiences that are both engaging and enriching. Your unforgettable journey starts here!

Itinerary

Days 1, 2 & 3: Accra

On this day you will be leaving Europe and via one of the big hubs you fly to Accra. Most flights will be daytime so you will arrive on the same day in the evening.

Akwaaba! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you straight to your hotel where you can have dinner (depending on your arrival time) and take some rest.

The following day after breakfast you will embark on a city tour of Accra visiting various places of historical and cultural interests. Your guide will suggest different sites and then adjust the schedule according to what you are most interested in before you return to the hotel for dinner or you can have dinner out in town. On day 3 you will visit Aburi Botanical Gardens and a traditional beads factory before returning back to the hotel.

Days 4, 5 & 6: Elmina

Today after breakfast you will leave to your Elmina which lies in the Central Region about 4 hours drive away. En-route you will visit the Assin Manso Slave River which is where the slaves took their last bath before taken to the castles. The next day you will visit the historical Elmina Castle after a walking tour through the busy fishermen village. The Rest of day is free to relax on the beach or enjoy the hotel facilities.

On your second day you will visit the Kakum National Park in the morning with a brief stop to get up close with some crocodiles and finally returning to your hotel. Once more the rest of day is free to relax at a beach or stay at the hotel and enjoy. On day 6 you will visit nearby Cape Coast, once capital of Ghana, with its Castle and visit the local market before having the afternoon off to enjoy or another activity of your choice which your guide can arrange.

Day 7: Return Home

Today marks your last day in Ghana. The drive time is around 3-4 hours from Elimina so depending on what you want to do you may leave a little earlier or a little later. Back in Accra you can do some last minute shopping before you are transferred back to the Accra Airport for departure back home which will be an overnight flight.

Yɛ da ase and hopefully see you soon!