Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Accra
Your Eyali Tours representative will greet you at Kotoka International Airport when you land. After settling into your hotel, you'll get a quick rundown of what's ahead during your time in Ghana and then have the evening to rest and adjust to the new time zone.
- Start point
- Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Any location within Accra)
Landmarks Kotoka International Airport - Day 2
Accra
An early morning drive takes you through Accra's oldest neighborhoods, particularly James Town where you'll see colonial-era structures. The day includes stops at James Fort and Ussher Fort to walk through the historical sites. Later, you'll tour Christianborg Castle in Osu, a Danish fort built in 1661 that served as Ghana's presidential palace until 2007.
Included Activities
- Early morning drive through Accra
- Explore James Town
- Visit James Fort
- Visit Ussher Fort
- Visit Christianborg Castle in Osu
Landmarks James Town James Fort Ussher Fort Christianborg Castle - Day 3
Accra to Cape Coast
After breakfast, the drive heads toward Ghana's central coast with stops at Fort William and Fort Amsterdam, both colonial-period forts that still stand today. The route continues to Cape Coast where you'll check in and have the rest of the day to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort William
- Visit Fort Amsterdam
- Drive to Cape Coast
Landmarks Fort William Fort Amsterdam - Day 4
Cape Coast
Following breakfast, you'll explore Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665 and used as a slave trading center, along with nearby forts in the area. Then it's on to Elmina Castle, the oldest standing building in sub-Saharan Africa from 1482 and constructed by the Portuguese. You'll have time to walk through the surrounding forts before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cape Coast Castle
- Visit Elmina Castle
- Explore nearby forts in Elmina
- Explore nearby forts in Cape Coast
Landmarks Cape Coast Castle Elmina Castle - Day 5
Cape Coast to Accra
Kakum National Park is where you'll walk across suspended bridges high above the forest canopy for a different perspective on the landscape. Hiking through the virgin forest, your guide will point out various trees and explain their medicinal and spiritual significance to local communities. After that, the drive back to Accra takes the rest of the day, and you'll be dropped at a location of your choice.
- End point
- Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Any location within Accra)
Included Activities
- Visit Kakum National Park
- Walk on suspended bridges
- Hike in virgin forest
- Learn about medicinal and spiritual importance of trees
Landmarks Kakum National Park
