2005/003/GH-07D

A Taste of African Hospitality

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GHANA (West Africa)

(7 Days Tour)

DAY  01: SUNDAY, DEPARTURE, WASHINGTON/BALTIMORE. Your destiny with Africa begins today as you board your transatlantic flight headed for the “exotic continent. Depart on Wide-Body Jet Flight from Washington/Baltimore.  For security reasons check-In counter opens 5 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before take off. You are allowed to check-in 2 pieces of luggage free, each weighing 70lbs or less, and 1 carry-on WEIGHING 12lbs or less. Please remember your passports, and any visas required. We provide free visa service, however visa fees charged by Ghana Embassy must accompany visa applications plus required recent passport photos and a valid passport. ADD ON FARES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MAJOR US CITIES.

DAY  02: MONDAY,  ACCRA, GREATER ACCRA REGION

Arrival at Accra Kotoka International Airport at 10:00 am. Transfer to the Hotel and check into your rooms. Relax and freshen-up. Early afternoon visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and the W.E.B. DuBois Center for Pan-African Culture. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

DAY  03: TUESDAY,– ACCRA

Breakfast and depart for continuation of the city tour. Visit the University of Legon, the National Theater, the Parliament House and finish with a shopping tour of the Arts Center. Return to the hotel. Evening activities begin at 5:00pm. Tonight we will enjoy Welcome Reception/Dinner, Fashion Designers Showcase and a very thrilling Cultural Drum and Dance Performance. You are encouraged to order custom made fashions of your delight for delivery before your return. NOTE: Down-payment may be required to accept your order. Prepare for the next day trip to Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Overnight.

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, ACCRA/KUMASI, ASHANTI REGION

Early breakfast and departure for Kumasi, Capital of the legendary Ashanti Nation and the Cultural heart of Ghana. Afternoon tour includes, Prempeh II Museum, National Cultural Center and the Manhyia Palace, home of the Asantehene (King of the Ashantis). Return to your hotel. Dinner. Prepare for next day trip to Cape Coast, Central Region. Overnight.

DAY  05: THURSDAY, KUMASI/CAPE COAST: (CENTRAL REGION: Depart Kumasi after early breakfast for the Historical Central Region. On our way, we shall pay shopping visits to the Ashanti craft villages of Ahwiaa, Ntonso & Bonwire to purchase Kente Clothes, Adinkra Clothes and Woodcarvings. Continue our journey to Cape Coast. Arrive and check into our beach-front hotel. Late afternoon departure for a tour of the Elimina Slave Castle; the oldest slave castle in Ghana and known for its “Door of No Return” passage (the final exit to the slave ships on the high seas). The knowledgeable castle guides will narrate the unique history of this castle and walk you through the dungeons, torture chambers and compounds littered with chains and shackles. Many who walk through these compounds of physical cruelties and torture chambers can almost feel the presence of the slaves in their iron shackles and hear voices from the past as they cry out in anguish. The experience will send chills down your spine and leave an indelible mark on your conscience. Return to the Hotel.  Dinner. Overnight

DAY  06: FRIDAY,–CAPE COAST/ACCRA/USA

Breakfast and depart for Accra. Arrive and proceed to a transit hotel. Fashion designers will be at the hotel to deliver the custom made outfits ordered during the fashion show. After farewell dinner, we shall transfer to the airport for check-in. Our flight departs late evening.

DAY  07: SATURDAY – USA

Arrive in Washington/Baltimore around early afternoon. Transfer to your domestic flight, if any. YOU ARE BACK HOME.  You’ve touched the face of mother Africa……you will never be the same again……keep dreaming about your next experience in the mother continent. We hope we have served you well

SPRING 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (MARCH – APRIL – MAY)

RATE : $2,164.00 plus $120.00 tax (Double Occp).  $385.00 Single.

SUMMER 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (JUNE – JULY - AUGUST)

RATE : $2,464.00 plus $120.00 tax (Double Occp).  $385.00 Single..

FALL 2005 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER – NOV.)

RATE : $2,164.00 plus $120.00 tax (Double Occp).  $385.00 Single..

WINTER 2006 - TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (JANUARY  -  FEBRUARY)

RATE : $2,164.00 plus $120.00 tax (Double Occp).  $385.00 Single.

NOTE: Prices may change to reflect increases in air-fare and/or departure taxes. Initial deposit of $250.00 is due 4 months before departure and the final payment due 45 days prior to departure. NOTE: Additional $46.00 is required for tips and gratuities on the trip.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This rate is for a group of 11 persons or more. Single supplement charge will be paid by anyone who occupies a room alone (without a room mate) whether by choice or otherwise. Surcharge will apply if group falls below 11 persons.

AIRLINES OF CHOICE: Northwest/KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Egyptair.

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Round-trip air-fare from Washington/Baltimore. Round-trip transfers to hotel and airport. Orientation, Welcome Reception, Cultural Display & Fashion Show. Hotel accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner (Double Occupancy). Air-conditioned Coach Ground Transportation in Ghana. Professional English Speaking Tour Guide Services & Tour site Fees. Accommodation and Airport taxes. Free Visa Service. (Ghana Visa Fee: $50.00 Single entry).

NOTE: Additional $46.00 required to take care of tips and gratuities on the trip

--------Optional Trip Protection Insurance Available

PREERRED HOTELS: Subject to availability

ACCRA:               DUTCHOTEL/ERATA HOTEL  

KUMASI:             ROYAL BASIN RESORT/MICKLIN HOTEL

CAPE COAST:   COCONUT GROVE BEACH RESORT/ELMINA BEACH HOTEL

Please make checks payable to:

GHANA AMERICA VACATIONS

1900 L Street, NW, Suite 605

Washington DC 20036

Tel:202-862-4959   Fax: 202-862-4958

Toll free 1-888-774-4262

E-mail: intragav@aol.com

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