• Upon arrival at the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, transfer to
• Go for the Cotonou city tour and Initial orientation. 

Dinner, Relaxation. O/N

• On this day, our activity will be to visit and explore the python temple of Ouidah. The Temple of Pythons is a site of historical and modern symbolism and spiritual practice in Ouidah, Benin. The snakes are a major totem for followers of Vodoun, a religion practised by groups of people within West and Central African nations such as Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The serpents play a large role in the spirituality of Ouidah. According to local legend, the king of Ouidah took refuge in a forest from those seeking to kill him during a war in the 1700s. When he was in hiding, pythons emerged from the forest and prevented him from being captured. To commemorate their role in his protection, he ordered the creation of three monuments.

• After breakfast, leave for Ganvie. 
• Transfer by car and canoe to Ganvié, the ‘Venice of Africa’. 
• Experience the lives of these people who live on the water, and discover the local birdlife. 
• Have lunch and return to Cotonou or ouidah for dinner and overnight stay.

• After breakfast, get ready for a quick drive to Abomey. 
• On the way, visit the surprising underground village of Agongou, which served as a hiding place for warriors. It is the town of Kings. 
• Take a guided tour of the ancient royal palace of Abomey, listed as a UNESCO world cultural heritage. 
• Later, leave for the airport to board your return flight.