5 days in Benin Republic

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Highlights

  • Royal Capital Discovery; Poroto-novo

  • Ganvie's Unique Charm: The Venice of Africa

  • Abomey's Historical Treasures

  • Cultural Performances

Summary

Discover Benin's rich culture in 5 days: Cotonou to Abomey. Explore the Royal Palace, Python Temple, Ganvie village, and Abomey's historical gems. Immerse in local customs and performances for an authentic Benin experience.

Tour info

Duration
5 days
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Why take this tour?

Embark on a 5-day cultural odyssey in Benin. Arrive in Cotonou and enjoy a warm welcome, followed by a relaxing night at Hotel du Lac. Explore Porto-Novo, the royal capital, visiting the grand Royal Palace, Musée Da Silva, and Zamgbetor House. Cruise along the mysterious Black River Adjarra and witness captivating Egungun Initiations. Day 3 takes you to Ganvie, the Venice of Africa, and the Python Temple in Ouidah. Discover the Sacred Forest's rich traditions before returning to Cotonou. Day 4 unfolds in Abomey, with visits to the Museum of Abomey, the fetish market, and the subterranean village of Agoingointo. Conclude with a mesmerizing Voodoo performance. On Day 5, savor breakfast, explore local markets, and reflect on your cultural journey before bidding farewell to Benin.

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What’s included?

  • Guide fee

  • Transport

  • Free wifi during tour

  • Entrance fees

  • Accommodation

  • Visa Fees

Things to know

Before you go

  • Travel Documents should be readily available

  • Vaccination certitificates

  • Covid certitificate

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Meet Evans Aguiyi (www.evans-tours.com) highly experienced tour guide with over 5 years of guiding travellers through the captivating countries of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
Evans is a dedicated and passionate guide, committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of every client. With Evans, clients can expect air-conditioned transportation and assistance in arranging visas, making the journey a breeze from start to finish.


As a skilled planner, Evans designs unique and interesting itineraries tailored to the interests of each client, ensuring they experience the best of what these four countries have to offer. Evans takes pride in being with clients every step of the way, from airport pickup to drop-off, providing a seamless and stress-free experience.


Beyond providing logistical support, Evans is also multilingual, speaking most of the local languages in these countries, which allows clients to engage more deeply with the local culture and people.


With an international driver's license and a wealth of knowledge about the region, Evans is the perfect guide to lead you on a memorable tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana.
 


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