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ESSENTIAL GHANA & EGYPT – 10 DAYS

10 days
From Accra to Cairo
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Accra

    Start point
    Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana ( Kotoka International Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Begin exploring Accra activities
    • Relax at hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Accra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
    • Visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum
    • Visit Accra Arts & Crafts Centre for shopping and bargaining
    • Brief stop at Independence Arch and Black Star Square
    • Scenic drive around Accra's commercial and administrative areas
    Landmarks
    W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    Accra Arts & Crafts Centre
    Independence Arch
    Black Star Square
  3. Day 3

    Accra - Assin Manso - Elmina

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Assin Manso Slave River memorial site
    • Guided walking tour of Elmina Township
    • Visit Elmina fishing harbor with traditional fishing activities
    Landmarks
    Assin Manso Slave River
    Elmina Township
    Elmina Fishing Harbor
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Elmina

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elmina Castle (Fort São Jorge da Mina) - UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Guided tour of Cape Coast Castle - UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Cape Coast Castle dungeons and Door of No Return
    • Explore Cape Coast Castle museum

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase literature and souvenirs related to Ghanaian forts, castles, and traditions
    Landmarks
    Elmina Castle (Fort São Jorge da Mina)
    Cape Coast Castle
  5. Day 5

    Elmina - Kakum National Park - Accra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kakum National Park
    • Experience Canopy Walkway with seven suspended bridges
    • Guided nature walk through rainforest (alternative option)
    Landmarks
    Kakum National Park
  6. Day 6

    Accra to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  7. Day 7

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Memphis
    • Visit Saqqara and Step Pyramid of King Djoser
    • Visit Pyramids of Giza
    • View Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx
    • Full-day guided tour of ancient Egyptian sites

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at own expense
    Landmarks
    Memphis
    Saqqara
    Step Pyramid of King Djoser
    Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Citadel of Saladin
    • Visit Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar
    • Full-day cultural tour

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Saladin
    Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Khan el-Khalili
  9. Day 9

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Nile River dinner cruise with onboard entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    • Visit Egyptian Museum
    • Visit Coptic Cairo
    • Explore oldest churches in Egypt
    • Evening Nile River dinner cruise with entertainment
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    Egyptian Museum
    Coptic Cairo
  10. Day 10

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time for personal activities and exploration
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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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  • Dennis
    February 1st, 2026
    5
    My wife and I really enjoyed this private tour through 4 countries in West Africa which also included the Ouidah...
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  • Terri
    May 30th, 2025
    5
    This was a great itinerary! The tour guides in Egypt as well as Ghana are the best on the business. Many thanks to...
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  • Charlene
    January 10th, 2025
    5
    My family and I took this store recently over the Christmas holiday, and it was one of the best experiences ever. I...
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt.Ghana. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt.Ghana. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt.Ghana. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt.Ghana. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for and Ghana. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Ghana. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ghana. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Ghana. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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