JUNETEENTH; RETURN TO THE MOTHERLAND
schedule 8 Days
Overview
This isn’t just a sightseeing tour. It’s a Black heritage and cultural homecoming experience designed especially for travelers from the African diaspora.
Participants will experience Ghana through history, heritage, food, music, fashion, community, celebration and relaxation.
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- check Airport pickup & drop-off
- check 7 nights accommodation
- check Daily breakfast
- check Selected lunches/dinners
- check Private group transportation
- check All listed entrance fees
- check Bottled water
- check 24/7 Culture Echoes support
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- close International Airfare
- close Visa Application Fee
- close Tips
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Itinerary
1
WELCOME HOME
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Arrival in Accra
Airport meet & greet
Traditional Ghanaian welcome
Private transfer to hotel
Check-in & rest
Welcome dinner
Meet your fellow travelers
Introduction to the week
Theme: Welcome to the Motherland.
Airport meet & greet
Traditional Ghanaian welcome
Private transfer to hotel
Check-in & rest
Welcome dinner
Meet your fellow travelers
Introduction to the week
Theme: Welcome to the Motherland.
2
DISCOVER ACCRA
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Modern Ghana meets African heritage
Independence Square
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
Accra Arts & Craft Market
Local Ghanaian lunch
Optional Accra nightlife
Theme: The Ghana of today.
Independence Square
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
Accra Arts & Craft Market
Local Ghanaian lunch
Optional Accra nightlife
Theme: The Ghana of today.
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ANCESTRY & HOMECOMING
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Assin Manso slave river heritage site
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina Castle
Lunch
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina Castle
Lunch
4
RELAXATION DAY IN ACCRA
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Enjoy a flexible day to unwind or explore more of Accra at your own pace. You may choose to relax by the beach, indulge in spa and wellness treatments, explore arts and craft markets, or go café hopping while discovering cultural spots around the city.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner and nightlife experience in Accra, where you can soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere and entertainment scene.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner and nightlife experience in Accra, where you can soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere and entertainment scene.
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THE JUNETEENTH HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
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Group celebration
Reflection Season
Ghanaian food
Music
Dancing
Group celebration
Special dinner
Theme:
Freedom. Heritage. Unity. Celebration.
Reflection Season
Ghanaian food
Music
Dancing
Group celebration
Special dinner
Theme:
Freedom. Heritage. Unity. Celebration.
6
ABURI MOUNTAIN, WATERFALL AND COCOA EXPERIENCE
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Journey to the lush Eastern Region of Ghana for a refreshing nature escape. Visit the beautiful Aburi Botanical Gardens and enjoy a scenic waterfall experience, with the option to indulge in a relaxing waterfall massage (add-on). You will also visit a local cocoa farm where you’ll learn how Ghana’s world-famous cocoa is grown and processed, enjoy tastings of fresh cocoa products, and take part in a guided nature walk with great photography opportunities.
Return to Accra in the evening to relax after a full day of exploration.
Return to Accra in the evening to relax after a full day of exploration.
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SHOPPING, REFLECTION, FAREWELL CELEBRATION
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Spend your morning enjoying last-minute shopping for souvenirs as you visit local craft markets and cultural shops across Accra.
Take part in a meaningful reflection session where you will share your experiences and personal takeaways from the journey, deepening your connection to the Motherland.
End your experience with a special farewell celebration dinner, where you will celebrate your journey, the new friendships formed, and your lasting connection to the Motherland.
Take part in a meaningful reflection session where you will share your experiences and personal takeaways from the journey, deepening your connection to the Motherland.
End your experience with a special farewell celebration dinner, where you will celebrate your journey, the new friendships formed, and your lasting connection to the Motherland.
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DEPATURE
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Enjoy a smooth transfer to Kotoka International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Juneteenth celebration.