Historic Egypt & Ghana

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$6320

Historic Egypt & Ghana

12 Days Starting in Cairo,Egypt and ending in Accra,Ghana

Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Accra, Kumasi, Elmina, Cape Coast

Tour operator:

Continent Tours

Tour code:

HEGMC12

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 10

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English , French

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Luxury, Small Group

From: $6635 $6320 Travel Club discount: -$315

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Start in Cairo and end in Cape Coast! With the historical tour Historic Egypt & Ghana, 12 Days, you have a 12 day tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 4 other destinations in Africa. Historic Egypt & Ghana, 12 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Highlights

Giza Pyramids
Memphis and Saqqara
Cairo Museum
Library of Alexandria
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Brazil House
Kumasi Central Market
Cape Coast Castle

Places You'll See

Cape Coast Castle

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Cape Coast Castle

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Cairo, Egypt

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive Cairo; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

In the evening, go on a Nile Cruise and enjoy an Egyptian buffet dinner and cultural performance. After the cruise, return to the hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Day 2 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, go on a full day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara. We will visit the towering pyramids, the ruins of Memphis in the village of Mit Rahina, and the Saqqara Necropolis, where the step pyramid of Zoser stands. After lunch return to the hotel where you will have the rest of the day to relax or pursue other activities.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of Cairo including the Cairo Museum, in Tahreer Square. The museum is the house of magnificent ancient Egyptian Antiquities from different periods throughout the ancient Egyptian history, including the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, whose tomb was recently discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, and all his treasures had been moved to this museum along with the famous 11 kg mask of gold.
After lunch, head to the citadel of Salah al Deen and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque followed by a visit to the oldest Bazar in Africa (Kan El Kalili Bazar)

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive from Cairo to Alexandria. In Alexandria, visit the Library of Alexandria, the fort of Quaitbay (built on the original site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria and from the lighthouse ruins), the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa (a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and other artifacts influenced by the Hellenistic and Roman funeral cult), the Pompey's Pillar and the Roman theatre. We will stroll through Montazah Gardens on the grounds of the Montazah Palace. This evening return to your hotel in Cairo.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast& Dinner

Day 5 : Cairo-Accra, Ghana

Location: Accra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart Cairo early afternoon to Accra, Ghana. Arrive Accra late evening. On arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in our private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you have checked in, your guide will brief you on what to expect during your stay here in Ghana.
Other activities today will depend on your arrival time and preference.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Accra

Location: Accra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full day tour of Accra and vicinity, passing through the economic and administrative districts. Highlights will include:
• 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.
• 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 visit “Brazil House” and learn about the seven Afro-Brazilian 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
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Accra-Kumasi

Location: Kumasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Kumasi with a stop at Tetteh Quarshie Farm, the first commercial cocoa farm; Ghana’s largest export and is used to blend some of the world’s finest chocolates.
Continue to Kumasi arriving late afternoon. This evening, visit the Kumasi Fort, the site of the Ashanti Rebellion initiated by Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa view a collection of the weapons used by the Ashanti Army, photos, and other memorabilia.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Kumasi

Location: Kumasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, visit Kumasi Central Market, the largest open-air market in West Africa where more than 10,000 vendors sell just about everything imaginable. Continue on to the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, named for the former Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti people) Nana Osei Agyeman Prempeh II. Exhibits include what is said to be a replica of the famed Golden Stool, which is believed to have descended from the sky and is the spiritual symbol of the Ashanti people. After lunch your tour of the Ashanti Region continues with visits to the Ashanti craft villages starting with the Woodcarving Village of Ahwiaa, known for the talented craftsmen who fashion royal stools, walking sticks and fertility dolls. Your second stop is the village of Ntonso where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to make Adinkra textiles that are worn for funerals and other solemn occasions. The third village is Bonwire where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms, in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Kumasi-Elmina

Location: Elmina

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Elmina in Ghana’s historic Central Region, with a stop at Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from the U. S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day Celebration. You will see the “Slave River” where captured Africans were washed before being confined in the Slave Castles to await shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean.

Continue to Elmina where the evening is at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Elmina & Cape Coast

Location: Cape Coast

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit (Elmina Castle) Fort Sao Jorge de Elmina – the site of the first European contact with West Africans when the Portuguese landed here in 1471. Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1482 and is the first European structure in sub-Saharan Africa. The castle was also used as a Slave Prison.

Continue on to Cape Coast Castle which houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Castle was one of the embarkation points for Africans being shipped to slavery in the Americas.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 : Elmina-Kakum

Location: Elmina

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning drive to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway, which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m, hanging 30m (100 feet) above the forest floor. Walk through this forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway.

Impress your friends and family for years to come with the traditional recipes you will learn in your Ghanaian Cooking Workshop. Learn to make fufu, ground nut soup, and palava sauce. Sample some of Ghana's most popular foods. *NOTE: All dishes are made with purified water.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 : Elmina-Accra-Depart

Location: Accra

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return to Accra, arriving early afternoon in Aburi for lunch and visit the 100-year-old Aburi Botanical Gardens. Mid-afternoon: Visit the woodcarvers and drum makers of Aburi before continuing to Accra with a brief tour of the campus of University of Ghana at Legon.
You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation
Accommodation

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
Airport Transfers at Destination
Entrance Fees
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided
Assistance with visa application

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas
International Travel

Travel Insurance
Tipping and Gratuities
Flights
Travel Insurance

Check out our Q&As

Are flights included in this tour?

No
What is the maximum group size?

10
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No
Measures to ensure our customers and employees safety Post COVID-19

-Working with Hotels that are strictly adhering to the Health Protocols -Disinfecting of & observing social distancing in our vehicles -Guides required to regularly wash hands -Face masks required for guides in public areas -Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival -Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Reviews of this operator

Amarachi Agah (Google Reviewer)

Continent Tours runs a highly...

25-Aug-2022

Continent Tours runs a highly professional organization. From the pick up at the airport to the hotels choices, and consideration for their clients is superb. And also , it was the genius of the itinerary, coupled with their two passionate professional. That put this trip into the A plus category. What a wonderful and beautiful experience!

Claudia Mondesire (Google Reviewer)

The tours were amazing! It...

14-Oct-2023

The tours were amazing! It was my first visit to Ghana and I will never forget it! Our tour guide Naa and our driver Martin we're phenomenal! I was there from Oct 3-Oct 12, 2023 Claudia Mondesire

Lizylisa P (Google Reviewer)

My husband and I just...

17-Aug-2023

My husband and I just came from a trip to Ghana. Our driver and tour guide Shiabu and George were superb. They were very knowledgeable and provided us with an authentic cultural travel experience. They have great customer service skills and were attentive to our needs. We had an amazing time with them from the time they picked us from the airport to the drop off.

Dione Davis (Google Reviewer)

Five stars are not enough!!! Just...

07-Apr-2024

Five stars are not enough!!! Just returned for 8 day Ghana tour and it was outstanding! From beginning to end! Our tour guide Elvis and driver Martin were nothing short of phenomenal!! They both provided educational and general information every step of the way. Every day my husband and I were provided with a verbal itinerary including history and other facts that we found so helpful. Every single day was filled with excitement and attentiveness from both of them. Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast - we saw and felt it all! All the tour sights were as described in our pre-trip itinerary and we were well pleased with how everything was handled - from airport pick up to airport drop off. All sleep and meal accomodations exceeded our expectations. Continent Tours are truly Premier travel experts. If you're looking for a tour company - this is the one! Be sure to ask for Martin and Elvis when making your arrangements - you will not be disappointed! I am a travel agen here in the states and I will be recommending this tour company to all my fellow travelers who were waiting to hear about our experience before they booked their trip. Thank you Martin and Elvis for taking very good care of us! Dione & Terrance Davis

Christiana Boateng (Google Reviewer)

I had the pleasure of...

09-May-2023

I had the pleasure of working with Continent Tours on my recent trip to Senegal, and I can certainly state that it was the nicest travel experience I've ever had. The team was attentive, knowledgable, and dedicated to ensuring that every part of my vacation was excellent from the moment I contacted them. The tailored approach to travel planning used by the business was simply excellent. They took the time to learn about my tastes and interests and used that knowledge to create a custom itinerary that exceeded all of my expectations. They assisted me in obtaining the greatest flights, accommodations, and activities, as well as insider information on local customs and cuisine.

Wilson Shelby (Google Reviewer)

As time was of the...

27-Jun-2022

As time was of the essence and they had the cheapest flights, I booked my family's vacation flights with Continent Tours. I saw some reviews following my reservation. I was concerned because they were all bad. But everything went smoothly. The customer care representatives were really helpful when I booked the flights, and they double-checked all the details to make sure the names and dates were accurate. They also assisted in reserving our seats because I have young children. We had a terrific trip, therefore I made the decision to write a review after it. Without a doubt, I'd use them once more.

Debra G. (Google Reviewer)

They did a great job...

10-Jul-2022

They did a great job organizing my 2018 five country visit to Africa. There was only one hiccup - in Liberia. And it wasn't their fault.

Cynthia Hayes (Google Reviewer)

I traveled to Ghana with...

16-Jul-2024

I traveled to Ghana with ABTP on June 19 - 27 and I had an amazing tour of Ghana. Our tour leaders Doris and George were absolutely amazing and we had the best driver ?, plus one other gentleman who assisted our group with luggage etc. Doris and George were so professional and knowledgeable. We started our trip in Accra and then headed over to Kumasi and Cape Coast. This trip was very eye opening and nothing short of a true cultural experience with a history lesson from a different perspective. I can't wait to return. Thank you Continent Tours for providing us with a beautiful experience.

M. Mapstone Greenwich

Mali – July 2010

01-Jul-2010

From the moment we stepped off the plane, we felt safe and were spoiled by the kind attention and professional care of Ousmane who immediately took care of our visas, Lamine, our amazing driver and Moussa, our wonderful guide. Mali is the most incredible country full of beautiful people and sights. There is so much to see and learn and we saw so many sights we would not have seen without Moussa’s inside knowledge. Mamadou had patiently helped me tailor-make a tour that included Bamako, Segou, Mopti, Dogon Country and a Niger River pinasse cruise, but we got more than was promised: we gained an insight into a fascinating culture all made possible by the expert knowledge of Continent Tours..and we will be back. M. Mapstone Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Tour Leader and author of “World Heritage” book

Mali -2010

01-May-2010

Dear Mr. Mamadou Goita, Continent Tours We have just completed our tour in West Africa and come back to Turkey. We had extremely fruitful days in Senegal, The Gambia and Mali. Our group of 22 members belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage Travelers Club had seen 9 sites during this trip. First of all, the itinerary you prepared to cover these places was very well programmed. And you and your partners followed and carried out the itinerary very successfully. We all were very happy with the bus, with our guides (Mr. Balla in Senegal – The Gambia part and Mr. Sory in the Mali part), from the hotels you chose, restaurant and the food. No one in our group during those 22 days had any health problems, not even diarrhea. I recommend you and your company to every agency which wants to arrange a West Africa tour. You are a very reliable person and you do your job very meticulously. Thanks again for everything you have done for us. All the best, Atila Ege, Tour Leader and author of “World Heritage” book

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