DAY 1: Departure from USA
- Board your international flight to start your journey back on time to the ancient land of the Pharos.
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DAY 2: Arrival to Cairo & Shopping Day
- 05:20 AM - Your Right Travel guides and drivers will be excited to meet you on your arrival at the airport. Look out for the Right Travel sign when you leave the main terminal building after passing through customs. Make yourself known to your guide who will be accompanying you for the duration of your trip and they will take care of you from here and transfer to the Fairmont Nile City Hotel hotel
- Breakfast will be served at the hotel along with your room key
- 01:00 PM Pick up from the hotel for the Shoping Experience to Gold Factory, Papyres Facotry and Spice Factory
- Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 3: Pyramids & Sphinx Tour, Pyramids Sound and Light Show
- 08:00 AM - Breakfast at our hotel
- 09:00 AM - Transfer to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt signature attractions, the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The largest among these is the Great Pyramid of Cheops, probably built more than 2,600 years before the time of Christ. Standing 480 feet tall this is the last of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world that still standing. Little is known of Cheops,
- Enjoy a Camel Ride with the panorama of the Pyramids for each one of us, followed by visiting the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx, known in Arabic as Abu al-Hol ("the Father of Terror") and carved almost entirely from one piece of limestone.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to the Cotton Factory
- Transfer back to our hotel
- 6:15 PM - Transfer to the Pyramids area for Sound & Light Show
- After the Sound & Light Show.
- Dinner at our hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 4: Museum of Civilization, Old Cairo
- 08:00 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- 09:00 AM transfer to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a large museum in the ancient city of Fustat, now part of Cairo, Egypt. The museum partially opened in February 2017 and will display a collection of 50,000 artefacts, presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
- 11:00 AM Visit the Oil Facotry
- 12:30 PM - Lunch at local restaurant
- 02:00 PM Continue to Old Cairo explore some of the early religious monuments of the city. You`ll visit the El Muallaqa Church, dating to the late fourth and early fifth century. This basilica was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Muallaqa means suspended or hanging. Destroyed in a ninth-century earthquake, the church became the center of the Coptic (or Christian) Church of Egypt from the time it was rebuilt in the eleventh century until the 14th century.
- 04:00 PM Transfer back to our hotel
- 07:30 PM Dinner at our hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 5: Cairo, Accra
- 06:30 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- 07:00 AM transfer to Cairo airport
- 09:45 AM Board your international flight to start your journey to the motherland - Accra
- 12:40 PM Arrival to Accra airport, your Right Travel guides and drivers will be excited to meet you on your arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Accra, which is situated on the beautiful gold coast of Western Africa. Look out for the Right Travel sign when you leave the main terminal building after passing through customs. Make yourself known to your guide who will be accompanying you for the duration of your trip and they will take care of you from here and transfer you to the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana.
- Enjoy free time on your own to explore the vast number of hotel amenities and do some shopping
- 7:30 PM Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight in Accra
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 6: Full Day Accra City Tour
- 08:00 AM - Breakfast at our hotel
- 09:00 AM - Transfer to the National Museum
- Begin your exploration of Accra with a visit to the National Museum, where you will discover Ghana`s rich cultural heritage and history.
- 10:00 AM - Visit Black Star Gate
- Experience the iconic Black Star Gate, a symbol of Ghana`s independence and resilience.
- 10:30 AM - Independence Square (Black Star Square)
- Take a moment to appreciate the grandeur of Independence Square, an important site for national celebrations
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at Our Hotel.
- 01:00 PM - Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and National Cultural Center.
- Visit the memorial park dedicated to Ghana`s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, and explore the National Cultural Center, which showcases traditional crafts and art
- 03:00 PM - Explore Jamestown and Usshertown
- Wander through the historic neighborhoods of Jamestown and Usshertown, known for their colonial architecture and vibrant street art.
- 04:00 PM - Visit Fort James and Brazilian Stone Houses
- Discover Fort James, an important historical site, and the unique Brazilian stone houses that reflect the heritage of returnees from Brazil.
- 05:30 PM - Stop by Fantasy Coffin
- Experience a unique aspect of Ghanaian culture with a visit to Fantasy Coffin, where creative coffin designs reflect the life and profession of the deceased.
- 07:00 PM - Dinner at Our Hotel
- Overnight in Accra
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 7: Chocolate Experience, Botanical Garden, and Craft Market
- 08:00 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- Visit Chocolate 57 Factory
- Discover the chocolate-making process and learn about the cultural and economic importance of cocoa in Ghana.
- Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens
- Take a scenic drive to the beautiful gardens, known for their rich variety of plant species, peaceful atmosphere, and historic trees.
- 01:30 PM - return to the hotel together for lunch
- 03:00 PM - Visit the Craft Market of Accra
- Explore the vibrant Craft Market of Accra, where you can shop for unique local artifacts, handmade crafts, and souvenirs. This market showcases the rich artistic heritage of Ghana and provides an opportunity to interact with local artisans.
- 07:30 PM - Dinner at Our Hotel
- Overnight in Accra
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 8: Accra, Cape Coast City Tour
- 06:30 AM Breakfast at our hotel and Check out from the hotel.
- 08:00 AM - Departure for Cape Coast, embark on a scenic journey to Cape Coast, a city rich in history and culture.
- 10:30 AM - Visit Assin Manso Slave River
- Explore the poignant site of Assin Manso Slave River, where enslaved Africans were held before being transported to the coast. This historical location provides insight into Ghana`s role in the transatlantic slave trade and is a place for reflection and remembrance.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at Royal Ridge Hotel
- 2:30 PM - Naming Ceremony
- Participate in a traditional Naming Ceremony, an enriching cultural experience that showcases Ghanaian customs and heritage. This unique event allows you to immerse yourself in local traditions.
- 7:30 PM - Dinner at Our Hotel
- Overnight in Cape Coast
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 9: Cape Coast Tour, Kumasi
- 06:30 AM - 07:45 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- 08:00 AM Check out from our hotel
- 08:30 AM - Visit Cape Coast Castle
- Explore Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest slave castles in West Africa. This site offers a deep insight into the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its impact on Ghanaian culture and heritage.
- 10:30 AM - Visit Elmina Castle (St. George Castle)
- Continue to Elmina Castle, the oldest European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa, constructed by the Portuguese in 1482. This castle is significant for its role in the slave trade and provides a poignant look at Ghana`s history.
- 12:30 AM - Lunch at Royal Ridge Hotel
- 01:30 PM - Transfer from Cape Coast to Kumasi - Begin your journey to Kumasi, a drive of approximately 6 hours through scenic landscapes.
- 07:30 PM - Arrival at Our Hotel in Kumasi.
- 08:30 PM Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Kumasi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 10: Kumasi City Tour
- 08:00 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- 09:00 AM - Transfer to Adanwomasie and Ntonso, where you will visit a cocoa farm. Here, you will learn about the cocoa production process, which is vital to Ghana`s economy and culture.
- Our first stop is Adanwomasie, the birthplace of Ghana`s rich colorful Kente cloth. Proceed to the coco farm to explore how they plant, care and harvest it. Continue to the ancient village of Ntunso is where adinkra cloth and symbols originate.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch at Lancaster Hotel
- 02:00 PM - Visit Sokoban Krofrom
- Explore the village of Sokoban Krofrom, renowned for its traditional brass casting. This community has been practicing this craft for generations, and you will have the opportunity to see artisans at work and learn about the significance of brass casting in their culture.
- 04:00 PM - Transfer to Our Hotel
- 07:30 PM Dinner at our hotel
- Overnight in Kumasi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 11: Kumasi to Accra
- 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast
- 10:00 AM Check out the hotel and start the approximate 6 hours journey back to Accra - Snacks and cold beverages will be served during trip.
- 4:00 PM - Arrival at Our Hotel in Accra
- 6:00 PM - Dinner at Our Hotel
- Overnight in Accra
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 12: Free Day in Accra and Farewell Dinner
- 06:30 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- Today is free day at your leisure
- 7:30 PM Farewell Dinner
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 13: Departure Accra, Cairo, USA
- 06:30 AM - 09:00 AM Breakfast at our hotel
- 10:00 AM Transfer to the airport
- 1:40 PM our flight will take off to Cairo
- 10:30 PM Arrival to Cairo airport
- Layover at Le Méridien Cairo Airport (No Room reserved) just to use the hotel facily and bar on your own expens before the connecting flight
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 14: Cairo, New York
- 06:30 AM our flight will take off from Cairo to JFK airport
- 11:00 AM arrival to JFK airport.
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