Benin · Culture

5-Day Benin Cultural Tour with Ganvié, Ouidah and Abomey

5 Days Round trip from abomey Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ganvié, the largest lake village in Africa
02 Visit the famous Pythons Temple in Ouidah
03 Discover Benin's history in Abomey, the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey
04 Experience key heritage sites including the slave market and the Point of No Return
05 Enjoy Cotonou's lively atmosphere at Dream Beach, Bab's Dock, and the crafts market

Explore Benin over 5 days with visits to Cotonou, Ouidah, Abomey, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié, the largest lake village in Africa. Discover the famous Pythons Temple, the popular Cotonou Crafts Market, and the quiet haven of Bab's Dock with its charming lakeside beauty. The tour also includes the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, Abomey, along with important cultural and historical sites linked to Benin's heritage.

Explore Benin over 5 days with visits to Cotonou, Ouidah, Abomey, Porto-Novo, and Ganvié, the largest lake village in Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Ouidah, Savi, Cotonou, Porto Novo, Bohicon, Ganvié, Abomey

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cotonou City Highlights

Visit Dream Beach in Cotonou.
Next, head to Bab's Dock.
Continue to Foundation Zinsou.
Explore the Cotonou craft market.
See the Amazon Statue.

Day 02

Ouidah Heritage Tour

Visit the Ouidah Museum of History.
Continue to the Pythons Temple in Ouidah.
Visit the Sacred Forest.
Visit the slave market, the common grave, and the Point of No Return.
If time permits, experience an Egungun dance display in Ouidah or Savi.

Day 03

Abomey and Bohicon Discovery

Explore the underground village in Bohicon.
Visit the Chameleon Temple.
Visit the Historical Museum of Abomey.
See the fetish market and explore the city. Overnight in Abomey.

Day 04

Ganvié and Porto-Novo Tour

Leave early in the morning for Ganvié, the stilt village. Arrive and explore Ganvié village on the water.
Continue to Porto-Novo. Visit the Musée d'Homme, the Zangbeto shrine, and explore the city of Porto-Novo, the capital of the Benin Republic. Return to Ouidah for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Leisure, Relaxation and Departure

Day 5: Leisure, relaxation, and drop-off for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Ganvié stilt village, Pythons Temple in Ouidah, Historical Museum of Abomey, Cotonou's Dream Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from abomey 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned private vehicle.
Guide fee.
Fuel.
Airport pick-up.
Airport drop-off.

What's Not Included

International air flights.
Visa and visa fees.
Travel insurance and immunizations.
Between-meal snacks and drinks, non-arranged or extra meals, and alcoholic beverages.
Any hotel incidentals.
Any non-essential public transit taken by you and your guide.
Discretionary gratuity for excellent service.
Entrance fees.
Anything not included.

Know before you go

5 days, 4 nights in the Benin Republic.

Please note that the tour can be customized specially for you according to your requests and choice of hotel.
Relish and enjoy Benin Republic with its calm and cool ambiance, diverse landscapes, and beautiful scenery. Experience the Voodoo capital of the world and immerse yourself in the tale of the Python Temple, slave routes, the Point of No Return, and Ganvie, the town on the water. We shall cover Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto Novo, Abomey, and Lake Nokoué.

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