Rev Lilly Juneteenth Heritage Tour: Ghana 2026

Introduction
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Ghana, West Africa / 8 Days, 7 Nights

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Rev. Lilly Juneteenth Heritage Tour: Ghana 2026

Experience the vibrant culture and profound history of Ghana on this 6-day journey. Explore Accra’s landmarks, visit UNESCO World Heritage castles at Cape Coast and Elmina, walk the canopy of Kakum National Park, and connect with local traditions through ceremonies and cultural performances. Discover Ghana’s heritage and its enduring spirit.

Journey Through Ghana

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At a glance

Day 1 - Arrival in Accra and Hotel Transfer

16-Jun-2026
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Arrive in Accra and Settle at Alisa Hotel

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Airport-Hotel Transfer

Arrive Accra Airport, meet and assist by Heritage Tourism Services. Drive to your hotel.
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Alisa Hotel

Overnight Alisa Hotel.

Day 2 - Accra City Tour

17-Jun-2026
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Explore Accra's Landmarks and Cultural Heritage

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W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies

Tour the burial place of the father of Pan Africanism at the W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies.
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Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Visit the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, built in honor of the first President of Ghana and a great Pan Africanist.
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The National Museum

See the historical and cultural regalia’s of the country at the National Museum.
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City Drive: Conference Centre, State House, Parliament

Drive through the international conference centre, State house and Parliament of Ghana, where the 275 legislative body of the country are located.
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James Town and Lighthouse

Visit James Town, one of the historic towns in Accra with the lighthouse constructed by the British as navigational aid for trading vessels sailing through the Gulf of Guinea.
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Independence Square and Arch

See the independence square, Accra and Ghana’s official ceremonial grounds with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the independence arch built to commemorate Ghana’s independence.
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Jubilee House

View the Jubilee house, the presidential Mansion of Ghana built by Ex-president Kuffor in 2008.
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Mokola Market

Visit Mokola, the largest open market in Accra.
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Lunch at Local Restaurant

Have lunch in a local restaurant.
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Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture)

Visit the arts centre which houses the Centre for National Culture in the Greater Accra region, a souvenir market with a large collection of arts, crafts, textiles, and other artifacts.
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Nightlife in Accra

Experience the nightlife in Accra.
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Alisa Hotel

Overnight at Alisa Hotel.

Day 3 - Accra to Cape Coast Tour

18-Jun-2026
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Explore Cape Coast and Elmina Castles

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Cape Coast Castle Tour

Morning depart after breakfast to the Cape Coast Castle built by the British in 1665 and houses the West Africa Historical Museum. The castle is under UNESCO protection as one of the world heritage monuments. Tour the castle and pour libation for the ancestors at the door of no return.
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Lunch

Afternoon have lunch.
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Elmina Castle Visit

Visit the Elmina Castle built by the Portuguese in 1482 and represent the first and largest European fortification along the Coast of Africa under UNESCO protection as world heritage monuments.
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Nightlife

Evening Nightlife.
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Oasis Hotel

Overnight Oasis Hotel.

Day 4 - Assin Manso and Kakum Park Tour

19-Jun-2026
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Visit Assin Manso Slave River and Kakum Park

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Assin Manso Slave River Visit

Morning depart after breakfast to Assin Manso and visit the Slave River (Donkor Nsu), where the slaves were forced to have their last bath on their Southern march to the coast for shipment. Visit the burial site of two former slaves whose remains were brought from U.S and Jamaica during the first Emancipation Day celebration in August, 1998. Libation will be poured for the souls of the departed.
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Kakum National Park Tour

Afternoon depart to the Kakum National Park. An Evergreen Forest covering about 360km2 with trees reaching about 65 meters. It has animals including Elephants, Bongo and primates with over 400 species of butterflies. Walk through the forest to learn the medicinal use of different species of plants and experience a canopy walkway.
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Nightlife

Evening Nightlife.
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Oasis Hotel

Overnight Oasis Hotel.

Day 5 - Cape Coast to Accra, Heritage Centre

20-Jun-2026
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Cultural Ceremony and Traditional Naming in Accra

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Transport from Cape Coast to Accra

DepartureCape Coast
DestinationAfrican Heritage Centre, Accra
Morning departs from Cape Coast to the African Heritage Centre.
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Free Indigenous Food Lunch

Enjoy a free indigenous food lunch at the African Heritage Centre.
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Courtesy Call and Cultural Performances

Pay a courtesy call on the Chief and elders of the town together with Kofi, the Babahene (chief of all princes & princess of the Town), accompanied by cultural performances.
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Tour of African Heritage Centre

Tour the facility at the African Heritage Centre.
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Traditional Naming Ceremony

Participate in a traditional naming ceremony to be given an African name and its meaning.
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Alisa Hotel

Evening Overnight at Alisa Hotel.

Day 6 - Hotel to Airport Transfer

21-Jun-2026
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Departure and Transfer to Accra Airport

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Hotel-Airport Transfer

Hotel to airport transfer for departure from Accra.
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Map

1. Kotoka International Airport

Airport Rd, Accra, Ghana

2. Alisa Hotel

21 Dr. Isert Rd, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana

3. W.E.B. Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture

1 Circular Rd, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

4. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

High St, Accra, Ghana

5. National Museum of Ghana

Barnes Rd, Accra, Ghana

6. James Town Lighthouse

Cleland Rd, Accra, Ghana

7. Independence Square (Black Star Square)

Independence Ave, Accra, Ghana

8. Jubilee House

Liberation Rd, Accra, Ghana

9. Makola Market

Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra, Ghana

10. Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture)

28th February Rd, Accra, Ghana

11. Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast, Ghana

12. Elmina Castle

Elmina, Ghana

13. Oasis Hotel

Victoria Park, Cape Coast, Ghana

14. Assin Manso Slave River

Assin Manso, Ghana

15. Kakum National Park

Kakum, Ghana

16. African Heritage Centre

Accra, Ghana