Flight Itineraries

KLM Airlines Flight Information: Subject to Change

KLM # 612 SEP 11 Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) to Amsterdam International Airport (AMS)  4:20P 7:10A+1 (SEP12)

KLM # 589 SEP 12 Amsterdam (AMS) to Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) 5:20P 7:50P

KLM # 590 SEP 21 Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) 8:05P 6:40A+1 (SEP 22)

KLM # 611 SEP 22 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) 12:35P 2:20P

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WVON AND RUFUS WILLIAMS AKWAABA GHANA

DAY 1 – Depart Chicago

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DAY 2 – ARRIVE IN ACCRA (WELCOME – AKWAABA)

Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Representatives will meet you at the airport and assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel and participate in an orientation session. Dressmakers will take measurements and sew clothes for interested participants.

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel.

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DAY 3 EXPLORING GHANA’S COCOA AND CHOCOLATE INDUSTRY

At 7:30 AM, Embark on a captivating journey from Accra to Suhum, exploring the world of cocoa from cultivation to chocolate creation. Enjoy a warm welcome, followed by insights into cocoa cultivation and processing. Visit a cocoa farm to learn about different bean varieties and sustainable practices. After a break, tour a chocolate production facility, indulge in chocolate tasting, and savor lunch. Engage in a chocolate-making workshop guided by a chocolatier and wrap up with a Q&A. Return with cherished memories of the cocoa’s transformation into delightful chocolate products.

After freshening up, we’ll come together for our welcome dinner to celebrate our journey to Ghana.

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel. Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, and Welcome Dinner.

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DAY 4 ACCRA CITY TOUR – VISIT A TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MARKET

11:00 AM – Depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra, the Capital of Ghana. Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. The capital of Ghana since 1877, Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region. In addition, it’s the country’s most populous city. Travel through the administrative and economic districts of Accra. Also, see the Artiste Alliance Gallery, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan-African Culture, and the Independence/Black Star Square. Learn about important events in Ghana’s history and the country’s first president who helped lead Ghana to independence.

Continue your tour to The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, which is dedicated to the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his role in African independence. The tour includes visits to Nkrumah’s mausoleum, a museum showcasing his life, his personal residence, the eternal Flame of African Liberation, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Learn about Nkrumah’s early life, political career, and Pan-African vision. End the day’s tour at the Arts Center, where participants can sharpen their bargaining skills to shop for goods from Ghana and West Africa in an open-air market. On display, you will see fabrics of different materials, designs, colors and textures to purchase from

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.

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DAY 5 ACCRA – KUMASI CITY TOUR

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a 40-minute flight to Kumasi at 9:40 AM. Upon arrival, we will explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. Firstly, visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history from 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. End the day’s tour at the National Cultural Center, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of brass makers, potters, and batik makers.

Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Kumasi. Meals included: Breakfast.

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DAY 6 ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGES

At 9:00 AM, depart your hotel and devote this day to visiting the three famous Ashanti craft villages: Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’ village; Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth; and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them.

1:30 PM – Have lunch on your own.

4:00 PM – Return to your hotel.

Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Kumasi. Meals included: Breakfast.

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DAY 7 KUMASI – ASSIN MANSO – SLAVE DUNGEON EXPERIENCE (CAPE COAST CASTLE)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Cape Coast. En route, stop at Assin Manso. Visit the site of “Donkor Nsuo”, the former Slave River and market, the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and re-interred there.

After lunch, we’ll continue to Cape Coast and tour the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade, and the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653, which the British later took over. Here, you will learn about the relationship between the Western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to be up and close with history – to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.

Overnight at Ridge Royal Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

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DAY 8 KAKUM RAINFOREST AND CANOPY WALKWAY – ACCRA

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rainforests. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rainforest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer, or take a walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground. After lunch on your own, depart for Accra. Overnight at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. Meals included: Breakfast.

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DAY 9 VILLAGE EXPERIENCE – CHEF RUBY

9:30 AM – Depart to Torgome Village

11:30 AM -The group will participate in a naming ceremony of recognition, where a Ghanaian name is given to participants, and a gift is presented to celebrate a new identity as a Ghanaian and a member of the local community. This activity will be held amidst drumming and dancing by the beachside with the village elders present.

Overnight at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

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DAY 10 DAY AT LEISURE – Farewell Dinner

Later in the evening, prepare for a time with Chef Ruby. Chef Ruby’s cooking and food evoke nostalgia and fond memories; she is transported back to her childhood, spent with her grandma making sumptuous meals for the family, including that special homemade pineapple jam. She recalls the excitement she felt as a child upon being given a kitchen set on her 4th birthday by her grandma, who was such a loving and nurturing force in her life. Memories of these meals and moments shared with her grandma and loved ones fuelled her passion for cooking. Since she was old enough to cook by herself in the kitchen, Chef Ruby started ‘cooking up a storm’, and it was no surprise to her family and friends that she decided to pursue this passion by training as a professional chef. For the past 30-plus years, she has perfected her culinary skills and worked with several major international brands, clients, and individuals, delighting many a palate in the process. Chef Ruby is passionate about bringing together and delivering a truly authentic, best-in-class culinary experience.

18:30PM – Depart the hotel for dinner with Chef Ruby.

Overnight at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. Meals included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner.

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DAY 11 DAY AT LEISURE – DEPARTURE

Spend the day packing and doing last-minute shopping. Later, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for check-in and final departure back home.

END OF ITINERARY

The itinerary, flights, activities, events listed, and pricing (if the itinerary is changed) are subject to change.

Payment Schedule: Not adhering to the payment schedule can result in late payment fees, cancellation without notice, and/or rate increases.

• A non-refundable deposit of 33% of the per-person rate is due at the time of booking.
• A 2nd deposit of 33% of the per-person rate is due by June 10, 2024
• Full and final payment is due by August 2, 2024

All prices are in US Dollars. Due to exchange rate changes, taxes, and other factors, we do not guarantee the amount of the final Tour Fee until the Full and Final Payment Date; before said date, we may increase the Tour price. Except as expressly stated in the Itinerary, you are solely responsible for any Tour-related costs incurred.

Change/Cancellation: Notice of change/cancellation must be made in writing to Advantage International, LLC, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice:

A name change can be requested but not guaranteed; additional fees will apply. All changes are subject to availability and rate differences and are not guaranteed.

Cancellation:

• 100% of the package price is non-refundable
• We must receive your cancellation notice in writing by email, fax, or overnight courier, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice.
• Your decision not to participate in the Tour due to State Department warnings, fear of travel, or the like will be deemed a cancellation. If a flight or another delay for any reason prevents you from joining the Tour on the Tour start date, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future Tour, but you may join the Tour late if you wish.

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