Discover Ghana’s rich cultural traditions, royal heritage, ancient kingdoms, and powerful trans-Atlantic slave trade history. This 7-day journey takes you through Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina, Kakum National Park, and the historic Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi.
This immersive 7-day tour highlights Ghana’s most important cultural and historical landmarks. From the vibrant urban culture of Accra to the emotional experience of Cape Coast Castle, and the royal legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom, you’ll explore Ghana’s living traditions and historical narratives with expert local guides.
You will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, royal palaces, sacred sites, cultural villages, traditional artisans, and historical monuments—making this tour perfect for history lovers, cultural travelers, researchers, and groups seeking authentic experiences.
Traditional Ghanaian dishes such as Jollof rice, grilled tilapia, and red-red are highlights of the tour, offering an authentic taste of the local culture. Meals are often served with a variety of fresh fruits and spicy sauces that reflect the rich culinary heritage of the region.
Your guide meets you upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport or your hotel. Receive a cultural welcome and introduction to Ghanaian traditions, customs, and the significance of your upcoming tour. Visit the Arts Centre for crafts, carvings, and cultural interactions. Settle into your hotel for relaxation.
Your Accra exploration begins with major historical landmarks: Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Independence Square W.E.B. Du Bois Centre Continue to Jamestown, Accra’s oldest community, for a walking tour featuring colonial buildings, lighthouses, and cultural murals. Afternoon leisure or optional nightlife experience.
Travel to the Central Region and tour the historic Cape Coast Castle, one of West Africa’s most significant slave trade sites. Walk through the dungeons, museum, and the emotional “Door of No Return.” After lunch, explore the fishing community and interact with locals to understand daily coastal life.
Begin the morning with a tour of Elmina Castle, built in 1482 and the oldest European structure in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn about Portuguese and Dutch trade history in Ghana.Continue to the vibrant Elmina fishing village for cultural demonstrations, canoe-building techniques, and drumming lessons.
Start the day with a trip to Kakum National Park for a rainforest walk and the famous Canopy Walkway. Afterward, visit Assin Manso, a spiritual memorial site where enslaved Africans were bathed before forced transport. Experience the preserved river site and the African Ancestral Wall.Evening transfer to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Experience Ashanti royalty and culture:Manhyia Palace Museum (royal residence of Ashanti Kings).Prempeh II Jubilee Museum.National Cultural Centre
After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time before your guide transfers you to the airport (Kumasi or Accra, depending on your flight).Receive a farewell cultural gift and short goodbye ceremony.
Our team guides, porters, and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.
Yes, it is family-friendly and suitable for all fitness levels.
Absolutely—custom cultural stops, extra days, or festival participation can be added.
Light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, sunscreen, insect repellent.
Yes, they are powerful historical sites; your guide will provide supportive and respectful storytelling.
