Welcome to this exciting tour to the Region of DAY 1: – ! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be your Depart on a scenic drive from Accra, to the host for this tour and will do all we can to ensure that it will be a memorable experience for you. We have drawn . Embark on a city tour through up a detailed itinerary (adjacent to this page) so you know Kumasi, to explore the legends of the famous exactly what each day entails. Here are some travel tips Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. that you should be aware of before you travel: Your tour will include Museum, THE TRIP a regal history that dates back to 1700 is told The total journey time from Accra to Kumasi takes ap- with relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through proximately five (5) hours. The time for departure is 8.00 the city with monuments dedicated to the mem- am. We ask all passengers to arrive at least fifteen (15) AKWASIDAE ory of the great . End the day’s minutes before departure time. The pickup/drop-off point tour at the National Cultural Center will be the front parking lot at the U.S Embassy, in Canton- (Anansekrom) which features the Prempeh II ments. The return portion of this trip, on the last day, will WEEKEND TOUR take approximately five (5) hours as well. Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass CLOTHING 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT makers, potters and batik makers. Dinner and You will be doing lots of walking, we recommend light overnight at hotel in Kumasi. weight casual clothing, comfortable shoes and a hat to DAY 2: - ACCRA protect you from the sun’s rays. We also recommend you bring along insect repellent. If you would like to swim, Breakfast is served at hotel. Participate in the bring along a bathing suit to enable you take advantage of Akwasidae festival. The Akwasidae is a religious the swimming pools. and cultural festival of the Asante's which is cele- FOOD brated in grand style. On this day the Asante king We suggest that you bring along snacks, soft drinks and comes out of the palace on a palanquin adorned water for the trip, you will spend some time on the road. in ornaments to receive the homage of his You can bring along lunch, or purchase lunch when the vehicle makes brief stops on the journey. The menus at sub-chiefs and people. It is a very colorful cere- the hotel and restaurants offer local Ghanaian dishes and mony that lasts the whole day and it is held at continental cuisine. the Manhyia palace which is the Asantehene’s PHOTOGRAPHY residence. Some West Africans do not wish to be photographed, Packages starting from This quote is based on 8 Pax The celebration marks a period of stock taking while others are quite happy to be photographed. Please (based on double occupancy) and fervent assessment of events in the life of consult your guide if you want to take a photograph. $ 242.00 Per Person Single Supplement: $33.00 the Ashanti's. It serves as a period to propitiate the ancestors through whom the Ashanti Unity COST OF LAND PACKAGE gains its grounds. Late afternoon, depart for the NB. This quote is based on a minimum of 8 passengers scenic drive back to Accra. and includes all the services stated in this brochure. Land- tours Ghana reserve the right to cancel if the tour does not Enjoy... attract the minimum number of passengers. Roundtrip transportation in comfortable air- CONTACT US... conditioned vehicle. Accommodation at comfortable Miklin Hotel Thank you for joining Landtours for this exciting tour. We are looking forward to your call. in Kumasi For reservations please call: Educational Kumasi City tour (Tel) +233 302 761752 Museum Visits (Cell) +233 243 352916 (Fax) +233 302 761751 Participate in Kumasi’s Akwasidae Festival [email protected] www.landtours.com Entry Fees as stated in Itinerary END OF SERVICES