All Inclusive Nigeria Historical & Cultural Tour

Summary

Visit historic and symbolic monuments in Lagos, beginning with:  National Museum:  National Arts Theater:  Lekki Conservation Center: Nike Art Gallery: Nigerian arts. Lagos Urban Forest and Animal Sanctuary Initiative (LUFASI) Nature Park Lekki: Shopping in Lagos. Lekki Arts & Crafts: Test your haggling skills as you move from stall to stall finding unique African crafts representing all of Nigerian culture. Lekki Beach Resort: If you get tired of relaxing, participate in some fun activities. Badagry City Tour: Badagry Heritage Museum: Built in 1863 by the British Government. The First Nigerian Story Building: Built in 1845 by Anglican missionaries. The Agai Tree Monument; Seriki Abass Slave Baracoon: Mobee Family Slave Relics Museum: Learn about the major role the royal Mobee family played during the slave trade era. Vlekete Slave Market: Learn about the makeup of slave markets in Africa. Badagry Slave Port & Gberefu Peninsula (Point of No Return): Experience what it felt like to walk through the point of no return. Relaxation Time: Select your relaxation spot: Suntan/Coconut Beach or Whispering Palms Beach Resort. Ogun State City Tour (Rock City) Located in south-west Nigeria,  Highlight of Activities: Points of interest and sites include: Olumo Rock Tourist Center: Located in Abeokuta, Ogun State Experience the luxuries of Green Legacy Resort. This strikingly beautiful resort boasts of top notch facilities including a museum, the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), an Adire African Fabric Center, mini rock for climbers, a man-made lake, a Bamboo Grove and many more strategically created attractions. Adire Market, Itoku:  Osun State Tour (The Cradle of Yorubaland) Often called the “State of the Living Spring”, located in south-west Nigeria, Osun State is an inland state with the capital city of Osogbo. Highlights Ooni’s Palace Enuwa, Ile-Ife: Located in Ile-Ife, also known as the Kingdom of Ife, the spiritual home of the Yoruba people, Ooni is the traditional ruler of Ile Ife and his palace is a historical monument.  Ife Museum, Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife: This museum is the perfect place to learn about the history, origins, and culture of Osun state. Observe the many archaeological artifacts including bronze and terracotta sculptures. Ile-Ife City Walls:  Oshogbo Arts and Metal Works: Experience one of the top sites in Oshogbo where metals are artistically crafted and shaped to make valuable items. Museum of Arts: Portraying the Yoruba’s cultural heritage, spend a few hours in one of Nigeria’s best arts museums, located in Osogbo City.  Relaxation at Olumirin Waterfalls, Erin-Ijesha:

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1 week 1 day
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Why take this tour?

When many hear Nigeria mentioned anywhere, they associate it with Nollywood movies, Afrobeat music, and world famous writers. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation is a land rich in history & culture. Let us guide you on an incredible eight day tour of Nigeria. Explore monuments, landmarks, & villages of three states. Your will arrive in Lagos, the largest city in Africa & the cultural and economic center of Nigeria. Come for history, the culture, & the allure of Africa’s city that never sleeps. After a few exciting days in Lagos, become more immersed in Nigerian culture as we move on to the historic Ogun & Osun states. Day 1 – Arrival, Airport pick up  Day 2, 3 – Lagos City Tour, Group Dinner Day 4 – Badagry City Tour Day 5 – Ogun State City (Rock City) Day 6, 7 – Osun State Tour (The Cradle of Yorubaland) Day 8 – Shopping at Local Markets Day 9 – Back to Lagos, Departure Lagos City Tour

What’s included?

  • Allianz Global Classic Plan With Cancel Anytime - OneTrip Prime

  • Accommodation as per itinerary

  • Overnight accommodation

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Local taxes

  • Breakfast

  • Buffet dinner

  • Driver/guide

  • Professional guide

  • Professional photographer guide

  • Tour escort/host

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Live entertainment

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Airport Transfers

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Drinks

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Voyageback

About operator:

Voyageback was created with one goal in mind, and that is to make you travel as easy as possible. Our trips are curated in a way that affords you exceptional opportunities to interact with locals, so that you can come away with a good grasp of the culture and traditions of the land.
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