Ghana Africa's Land of Gold

Day 1 ­ Departure New York on British Airways in the early evening.

Day 2 ­ Arrive Accra, Ghana via London in the later afternoon. You will be met by our local representatives and transferred to the Miklin Hotel for overnight.

Day 3 ­ After breakfast, take a conducted tour of the National Museum for the viewing of a collection of Ghanaian relics. Visit the 31st December Makola Market, the biggest traditional market, where purchasing transactions are done through bargaining. Experience the color and beauty of the market and the hospitality of the Ghanaian Women.

Depart for the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Ghana's latest most magnificent attraction, with the tomb of the country's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The first president is known as the man who spearheaded the course of Pan Africanism.

Round off the morning with a visit to the National Center for Culture and the main craft bazaar of Accra,  where guests can view wood sculptors and other craftsmen at work. (B)

Day 4 ­ After breakfast depart for Cape Coast and the city of Elmina. The two hour drive takes you past splendid beaches, quaint fishing villages, open air markets, former trading posts, forts and castles. Upon arrival check into your beach front hotel the Coconut Grove Beach. After lunch take at tour of the World Heritage designated Elmina Castle. Prior to touring the castle you will have a brief slide presentation and lecture on the history of the castle. The tour will include the officers quarters, the salve dungeons, the auction market and the Portuguese church.

Day 5 ­ Tour to Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. After breakfast, depart for Ghana's largest city, Kumasi, the mention of which conjures up the splendid and powerful Ashanti Kings. In route to Kumasi, stop at the historic Kente Weaving Village of Bonwire. Perhaps you may try your hand at weaving or just browse for souvenirs. Check into the hotel, then visits the Cultural Center where beautiful works of art in sculpture, gold, jewelry and ornaments are on display. Then a guided tour of the Court Museum i.e., Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, where history comes to life in the photographs and artifacts of Ashanti Royalty. Stay overnight in Kumasi. (B)

Day 6 - Morning tour to Ahwiaa famous for its fertility dolls and Ashanti Stools. Witness the carvers, who, in a few minutes turn a piece of wood into a beautiful stool or fertility doll. The next stop is the village of Ntonso, which produces the hand-printed fabric called the Adinkra Cloth. An afternoon tour to the Kejetia Central Market. This is the largest market in West Africa. You will have time to shop, bargain and interact with local people. Stay overnight in Kumasi. (B)

Day 7 ­ Return to Accra in the early afternoon. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Accra before returning to the airport for your late evening return flight on British Airways.

Day 8 ­ Arrive New York late morning.