Discover of the wonders of Ancient Egypt and the fascinating rich culture and history of Ghana on this 12 days tour. Marvel at the mighty River Nile and magnificent monuments that Egypt has to offer and explore its ancient treasures.
From the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, the Great Pyramids in Giza, to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Cape Coast Slave Castles and the Ashanti Kingdom of Gold in Ghana-this tour is full of historical and cultural exposure.
PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 2 travelers is required for this tour to operate.
Solo travelers are welcome to book; however, if no other traveler joins the same departure, the tour will not run.
In such cases, you may choose to transfer to another date or receive a full refund.
Please wait for confirmation of the tour before booking your flights.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, proceed through immigration, claim your luggage, and clear customs. You will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel by our local representative. In the evening, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for a picturesque cruise on the Nile, featuring an Egyptian buffet dinner and a spectacular cultural performance. After this thrilling experience, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Meal(s): Dinner
Начальная точка
Grand Pyramids Hotel, 53 Studio Misr St, Al Omrania, Al Jizah 12, Egypt
08:00 - 09:00
Following a restful night and a sumptuous breakfast, we proceed on a full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids. 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 we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum which is the largest archaeological museum complex in the world and host to more than 100,000 artifacts. For the first time ever, King Tut’s entire treasure collection will be on display alongside artifacts from pre-historic times through Egypt’s many thousands of years of pharaonic civilization through the [comparatively] more modern ancient Greek and Roman periods of Egyptian history.
After lunch （at your own expense） return to the hotel where you will have the rest of the day to relax or pursue other activities and have dinner in the evening.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sofitel Gezira
After breakfast, we will continue our tour of Cairo, including a visit to the Cairo Museum in Tahrir Square. The museum houses magnificent ancient Egyptian antiquities from various periods of ancient Egyptian history, including the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. Among these treasures is the famous 11-kg gold mask. After lunch （at your own expense）, we will head to the Citadel of Salah al-Din and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque. This will be followed by a visit to the oldest bazaar in Africa, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Return to the hotel to relax and enjoy dinner in the evening.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Sofitel Gezira
Enjoy a delightful breakfast to start your day. Head out to explore the historic area of Old Cairo, which includes the site of a Roman-era fortress, the Christian settlement of Coptic Cairo, and the Muslim-era settlements predating the founding of Cairo proper in 969 AD. This area is part of Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch (at your own expense) continue your exploration with a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a large museum located in Old Cairo. In the evening, enjoy dinner before a restful night in anticipation of your flight to Ghana tomorrow.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Sofitel Gezira
We check-out early this morning to the airport for a morning flight to Accra, Ghana. On arrival at Kotoka International Airport, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you have checked in, your tour guide will brief you on what to expect during your stay here in Ghana. (Nonstop flights from Cairo to Accra are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) .Dinner is at the hotel.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel
Following a leisure breakfast, we step out for an introductory tour of Accra, a bustling city which has a blend of modern and colonial structures which comes alive with the daily activities of the local people. Below are exciting activities and visits lined up for the day:
· Visit the W.E.B Du Bois Centre honoring the life of the prominent Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana.
· We will visit the newly renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park for the first President of Ghana - Dr. Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. The 5.4-acre facility - was built in 1992 to honor, promote and preserve the legacies of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The museum has on display objects from various stages of Nkrumah’s life.
· Adjoining the memorial park is the Accra Arts & Crafts Centre. How about trying out your bargaining skills at the largest open market in Accra whiles you shop for locally produced unique traditional handicrafts such as woven Kente cloths, sculptures, carvings, leather bags, jewelry, beads, African attire, woven basket.
· Enjoy a guided tour at the Independence Square where Ghana hosts most of her national ceremonies as well as take monumental photos at the Black Star Square.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel
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. From here, you will make your way to your hotel check-in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Lancaster Kumasi
Highlights:
.Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
.Adanwomase
.Village of Ntonso
After breakfast, we will embark on a full-day exploration of the Ashanti region’s capital. Our tour will include visits to three craft villages. Our first stop will be the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, named after the former Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti people) Nana Osei Agyeman Prempeh II. The museum features exhibits such as a replica of the famed Golden Stool, believed to have descended from the sky and serving as the spiritual symbol of the Ashanti people. After lunch (at your own expense), the tour will continue with visits to the Ashanti craft villages. We will start at the Woodcarving Village of Ahwiaa, renowned for its skilled craftsmen who create royal stools, walking sticks, and fertility dolls. Our second stop will be the village of Ntonso, where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to produce Adinkra textiles, traditionally worn for funerals and other solemn occasions. The final village on our tour will be Adanwomase, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms, following a time-honored tradition passed down through generations.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel :Lancaster Hotel Kumasi
After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and proceed to Elmina, a historic town that played a significant role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. En route, we will stop at Assin Manso Slave River, 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. Here, 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. Afterward, transfer to your resort and settle into your comfortable beach-side accommodation for dinner and a good night’s rest, in preparation for the next day’s activities.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Ridge Royal Hotel
After breakfast, we will visit the historic Elmina Castle, a World Heritage site. Originally built by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine Castle), this landmark—located in present-day Elmina, Ghana—was the first European trading post on the Gulf of Guinea and the oldest standing European building south of the Sahara. Steeped in history, the castle offers a powerful glimpse into the region’s colonial past.
Next, we journey to Cape Coast Castle, another UNESCO World Heritage site. This monument stands as a poignant reminder of a painful chapter in the region's history. You will embark on an emotional tour through the castle’s dungeons, including the infamous "Door of No Return," through which countless enslaved Africans passed. The castle also houses a historical museum that offers deeper insights into the history of Cape Coast and its significance in the transatlantic slave trade. Literature on Ghana’s forts, castles, and cultural heritage will be available for purchase. After an enlightening day, we will return to the resort, where you can unwind and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Ridge Royal Hotel
After breakfast we will check-out and depart to Accra. When we arrive in Accra, we will head to Teiman for an exclusive Batik & Dye Workshop. Here, you'll discover the meaning of Adinkra symbols and incorporate them into your own batik design, creating stunning patterns that can be used to make eye-catching outfits. You'll also have the chance to design your own piece and transform it into souvenirs. After the activity you will be transferred to your hotel and check-in. Cap off your trip with a memorable night out in Accra, enjoying a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Celebrate the highlights of your Ghanaian adventure before retiring to your hotel for your final night.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel
This is your last day in Ghana as you will be departing today. You will use the morning to pack your luggage as you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Конечная точка
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
18:00 - 23:00
UPDATED T&C FROM 3 FEB 2022
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These terms apply to independent tours. Group tours have separate deposit and cancellation terms,
which are tour-specific. All payments, deposits, and cancellation amounts listed are per person. To
confirm a reservation the following deposit and final payment terms must be strictly adhered to
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Tour Deposit & Final Payment
Deposit Due Per Person is $500 or 25% of tour cost, whichever is greater. We reserve the right to
request additional deposits as required by hotels and suppliers for peak periods such (but not
limited to) Christmas, New Year, Easter, and other holidays. Final Payments are due 45 days
before Tour begins. For reservations received within 45 days of commencement of services, the
entire amount is to be submitted at the time of confirmation. Reservations received within 45 days
of the start of the tour may be subject to a non-refundable rush-booking fee of no less than $125
per person to cover additional expenses incurred to expedite booking.
Cancellation Terms
Continent Tours’ cancellation policy is applied as follows:
Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to the start of the tour will be charged a
cancellation fee of 15% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $ 400 per traveler.
Cancellations made 44 to 30 days prior to the start of the tour will be charged a cancellation
fee of 20% of the tour cost with a minimum payment of $475 per traveler.
Cancellations made 29 to 17 days prior to the tour start date will be charged a cancellation
fee of 25% of the tour cost with a minimum payment of $ 700 per traveler.
Cancellations made 16 days or less prior to the tour start date will be charged a cancellation
fee of 100% of tour cost, No Refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance Is Recommended
Domestic flight tickets are non-refundable when alternate (land) arrangements are made.
No-shows, late arrivals, voluntary changes, or cancellations by travelers of tour days or services
during a tour are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
Prior to the start of the tour, Continent Tours reserves the right to cancel a tour and will provide a
full refund of all payments. Continent Tours has never canceled a tour but would do so at its sole
discretion should travelers’ safety be of concern. Continent Tours is not responsible for expenses
incurred by travelers in preparing for a trip that is eventually canceled.
Once travelers are at the destination in Africa, Continent Tours will provide comparable alternate
tour arrangements, if the cancellation of a particular tour is deemed necessary. Should travelers
elect not to accept these alternate arrangements, this will constitute voluntary refusal of services,
and no refunds will be given. Pro-rata refunds will be made if alternate arrangements are not
comparable to the original tour services. Please note: Domestic flights may be replaced by ground
transportation if the domestic flight schedule renders flights impossible within the constraints of a
tour and/or the tour dates; in this case, the missed flights are non-refundable as the ticket price will
be used to make alternate land arrangements.
Insurance
Travel insurance while not mandatory is highly recommended and is not included in the tour price.
Tour Prices
Continent Tours prices are stated in U.S. Dollars (USD) and are subject to change until a tour
deposit is received.
Prices do not include international travel to/from Africa, passport fees, entry visa fees, excess
baggage charges, airport taxes, immunizations or other medical fees, non-specified meals,
alcoholic or other beverages, insurance, tips for tour staff, laundry, and other personal expenses.
Responsibilities
It is Continent Tours’ responsibility to provide the services listed with each tour itinerary.
Continent Tours includes this information with every price quote.
All lodging is double occupancy, bed & breakfast; including private baths. Comparable hotel
substitutes will be provided if planned accommodations are not available. For single occupancy, a
single supplement will be applied. Day rooms are not included unless specified. Hotel check-in
and check-out times are 2:00 Pm (1400 hours) and 12 noon (1200 hours).
Continent Tours reserves the right to make itinerary modifications or to change hotels or other tour
components, if these are deemed necessary or advisable for the continuation of the tour, for safety
and security reasons, or to prevent delays that would be detrimental to the tour or its members.
Continent Tours is not responsible for delays or consequences of any delays due to circumstances
beyond Continent Tours’ control. Continent Tours will make every effort to provide alternate and
comparable services if changes are made.
Scheduled domestic flights are sometimes postponed or canceled; Continent Tours is not
responsible for these inconveniences and will, where possible, use the ticket price of missed
domestic flights to make land arrangements. If clients opt to refuse land arrangements Continent
Tours will reimburse the cost of the air tickets when these amounts are refunded to Continent Tours
by the air carrier.
All luggage should have sturdy identification tags and should always be locked. Continent Tours
personnel will assist travelers with lost luggage formalities at the airport. Continent Tours will also
make every effort to forward lost luggage to its owner during the tour; any costs incurred in
forwarding luggage are the responsibility of the traveler. Please note: baggage limits on domestic
flights vary but are usually limited to one item of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) and one carry-on bag.
Additional services required as a result of international flight schedule changes, illness, or
emergencies are the responsibility of the traveler. Continent Tours personnel will do endeavor to
assist travelers who may need to make new flight arrangements. This is done as a courtesy and
implies no responsibility on the part of Continent Tours to find or make new arrangements. The
costs or penalties for any such arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Continent Tours’ guide has the ultimate recourse of removing a traveler from a tour at any time, if
that person’s continued presence is deemed harmful to him/herself or others, or if it adversely
affects the quality of the tour and/or the enjoyment of the group. A pro-rata refund will be made
for missed activities, contingent upon refunds provided by suppliers.
Travelers must procure their own passport, entry visa(s), and health documents.
Travelers agree to comply with local laws and regulations and to respect cultural practices
observed during the tour. Travelers understand that living conditions and practices in West Africa
and Central Africa may not be the same as in their home countries.
Travelers are expected to be on time for all tour activities; there are no refunds for missed activities.
If travelers miss any flights or other scheduled departures, the responsibility and the cost of
rejoining the tour will be theirs.
Travelers with special needs or disabilities must inform Continent Tours at the time of booking;
failure to disclose in advance any physical or other restrictions, or the need for special
accommodations, will make it impossible to meet those needs. When informed, Continent Tours
will make every effort to accommodate travelers and will inform travelers of local conditions they
will likely encounter.
For their own safety as well as for the smooth operation of their tour, travelers are expected to
follow their Tour Leader/Guide’s requests and instructions; any problems encountered during the
tour should be brought to the guide’s attention immediately, so that the guide may remedy the
situation. If the guide is unable to do so, or you are not satisfied with the remedy, please contact
the Continent Tours office and report the problem.
Tips and gratuities, while not mandatory, are accepted as recognition of quality service by guides,
drivers, restaurant personnel, and others. These tips and gratuities are not covered by tour fees and
are entirely at your discretion. Tips for luggage porters are the responsibility of Continent Tours’
guide.
Security and Safety
Travelers’ safety and security are Continent Tours’ first priority. We do not conduct tours to
dangerous areas and we always work with local personnel, who are fully cognizant of local security
conditions. In order to avoid driver fatigue and accidents, we avoid driving at night.
Travelers are expected to exercise caution with their person and belongings in public areas.
Travelers are also expected to keep their valuables at hand at all times, and to keep their luggage
locked. Continent Tours is not responsible for articles forgotten in hotel rooms, restaurants, etc.
General Disclaimer
The participant recognizes that Continent Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its
control, including, without limitations, acts of God, explosion, tempest, fire, accident, and war,
threats of war, sabotage, sickness, insurrection, government intervention, weather conditions,
quarantine, civil disturbances, or armed conflict. Continent Tours will use its best efforts to
reschedule or alter tours affected by any of the foregoing but is not under any obligation to refund
any portion of the cost of the tour or to reimburse the participant in any way, even if forced to
cancel the trip as a result, Continent Tours will where possible, make refunds, after deducting a
reasonable amount to cover actual and potential costs. In the event that Continent Tours
investigates the prevailing situation, and decides, as its sole discretion, that the tour can go forward,
but the participant elects to cancel, then no refund will be payable and the provisions regarding
payment and cancellation will apply. These provisions also apply to delays and cancellations
involving carriage by land, sea and air, including those involving travel to and from the destination.
The participant understands that such delays are beyond Continent Tours control and that the
participant must look to the terms and conditions by the carrier and international conventions for
any remedy or relief.
PRIOR TO 3rd FEB 2022
Payment of deposit and/or payment in full certify that you understand and agree to all terms and conditions.
These terms apply to independent tours. Group tours have separate deposit and cancellation terms, which are tour specific. All payments, deposits and cancellation amounts listed are per person. To confirm a reservation the following deposit and final payment terms must be strictly adhered to and are required at the time of reservation.
TOUR DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT
Deposit due per person is $500 or 25% of total tour cost, whichever is greater.
Final Payments are due before tour start date.
CANCELLATION POLICY AND CHANGES
Continent Tours’ cancellation policy is applied as follows:
• Cancellation made 45 days or more prior to the start of the tour will be charged a cancellation fee of 15% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $300 per traveler
• Cancellations made 44 to 30 days to the start of the tour will be charged as cancellation fee of 20% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $375 per traveler
• Cancellations made 29 to 17 days prior to tour start date will be charged cancellation fee of 25% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $675 per traveler.
• Cancellations made 16 days or less prior to tour start date will be charged cancellation fee of 100% of tour cost, No refund.
Trip cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Domestic Flight tickets are non-refundable when alternate (land) arrangements are made.
• No-Shows, late arrivals, voluntary changes or cancellations by travelers of tour days or services during a tour are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Prior to the start of the tour, Continent Tours reserve the right to cancel a tour, and will provide a full refund of all payments. Continent Tours has never cancelled a tour but would do so as its sole discretion should traveler’s safety is of concern. Continent Tours is not responsible for expenses incurred by travelers in preparing for a trip which is eventually canceled.
• Once travelers are at the destination in Africa, Continent Tours will provide comparable alternate tour arrangements, if the cancellation of a particular tour is deemed necessary. Should travelers elect not to accept these alternate arrangements, this will constitute voluntary refusal of services, and no refunds will be given. Pro-rata refunds will be made if alternate arrangements are not comparable to the original tour services. Please note: Domestic Flights may be replaced by ground transportation, if the domestic flight schedule renders flights impossible within the constraints of a tour and/or the tour dates; in this case, the missed flights are non-refundable as the ticket price will be used to make alternate land arrangements.
INSURANCE:
Travel Insurance while not mandatory is highly recommended and is not included in the tour price
TOUR PRICES:
Continent Tours prices are stated in U.S Dollars (USD) and are subject to change until a tour deposit is received.
Prices do not include international travel to/from Africa, passport fees, entry visa fees, excess baggage charges, immunizations or other medical fees, non –specified meals, alcoholic or other beverages, insurance, tips for tour staff, laundry and other personal expenses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is Continent Tours’ responsibility to provide the services with each tour itinerary. Continent Tours includes this information with every price quote.
All lodging is double occupancy, bed & breakfast; including private baths. Comparable hotel substitutes will be provided if planned accommodations are not available. For single occupancy, a single supplement will be applied. Day rooms are not included unless specified or requested for. Hotel check-in and check-out are 2:00pm (1400 hours) and 12noon (1200 hours) respectively.
Continent Tours reserves the right to make itinerary modifications or to change hotels or other tour components, if these are deemed necessary or advisable for the continuation of the tour, for safety and security reasons, or to prevent delays that would be detrimental to the tour or its members. Continent Tours is not responsible for delays or consequences of any delays due to circumstances beyond Continent Tours’ control.
Continent Tours will make every effort to provide alternate and comparable services if changes are made.
All luggage should have sturdy identification tags and should always be locked. Continent Tours personnel will assist travelers with lost luggage formalities at the airport. Continent Tours will also make every effort to forward lost luggage to its owner during the tour; any costs incurred in forwarding luggage are responsibility of the traveler. Please note: baggage limits on domestic flights vary but are usually limited to one item of 10kg (22 pounds) and one carry-on bag.
Additional services required as a result of international flight schedule changes, illness or emergencies re the responsibility of the traveler. Continent Tours personnel will do endeavor to assist travelers who may need to make new flight arrangements. This is done as a courtesy and implies no responsibility on the part of Continent Tours to find or make new arrangements. The cost or penalties for any such arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Continent Tours guide has the ultimate recourse of removing a traveler from a tour at any time, if that person’s continued presence is deemed harmful to him/herself or others, or if it adversely affects the quality of the tour and/or the enjoyment of the group. A pro-rata refund will be made for missed activities, contingent upon refunds provided by suppliers.
Travelers must procure their own passport, entry visa(s) and health documents.
Travelers agree to comply with local laws and regulations and to respect cultural practices observed during the tour. Travelers understand that living conditions and practices in West Africa and Central Africa may not be the same as in their home countries.
Travelers are expected to be on time for all tour activities; there are no refunds for missed activities. If travelers miss any flights or other schedule departures, the responsibility and the cost of rejoining the tour will be theirs.
Travelers with special needs or disabilities must inform Continent Tours at the time of booking; failure to disclose in advance any physical or other restrictions, or the need for special accommodations, will make it impossible to meet those needs. When informed, Continent Tours will make every effort to accommodate travelers and will inform travelers of local conditions they will likely encounter.
For their own safety as well as for the smooth operation of their tour, travelers are expected to follow their Tour Leader/Guide’s requests and instructions; any problems encountered during the tour should be brought to the guide’s attention immediately, so that the guide may remedy the situation. If the guide is unable to do so, or you are not satisfied with the remedy, contact Continent Tours office and report the problem.
Tips and gratuities, while not mandatory are accepted as recognition of quality service by guides, drivers, restaurants personnel and others. These tips and gratuities are not covered by tour fees and are entirely at your discretion. Tips for luggage porters are the responsibility of Continent Tours’ guide.
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Travelers’ safety and security is Continent Tours’ first priority. We don’t conduct tours to dangerous areas and we always work with local personnel, who are fully cognizant of local security conditions. In order to avoid driver fatigue and accidents, we avoid driving at night.
Travelers are expected to exercise caution with their person and belongings in public areas. Travelers are expected to keep their valuables at hand at all times and to keep their luggage locked. Continent Tours is not responsible for articles forgotten in hotel rooms, restaurants, etc.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
The participant recognizes that Continent Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its control, including, without limitations, acts of God, explosion, tempest, fire, accident, war, threats, sabotage, sickness, insurrection, government intervention, weather conditions, quarantine, civil disturbances, or armed conflict. Continent Tours will use its best efforts to reschedule or alter tours affected by any of the foregoing, but is not under any obligation to refund any portion of the cost of the tour or to reimburse the participant in any way, even if forced to cancel the trip as a result. Continent Tours will, where possible, make refunds after deducting a reasonable amount to cover actual and potential costs. In the event that Continent Tours investigates the prevailing situation, and decided as its sole discretion that the tour can go forward, but the participant elects to cancel, then no refund will be payable and the provisions regarding payment and cancellation will apply. These provisions also apply to delays and cancellations involving carriage by land, sea and air, including those involving travel to and from the destination. The participant understands that such delays are beyond Continent Tours’ control and that the participant must look to the terms and conditions by the carrier and international conventions for any remedy or relief.
Hotel accommodation in the properties listed
Other activities and services not included
International flights not included.
Meals indicated
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