Benin · Culture

3-Day Cultural Tour of Benin with Abomey, Porto-Novo and Whales

3 Days Round trip from Cotonou Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot whales in the high seas on Benin's side
02 Visit the private palace of King Kpengla in Abomey
03 Explore the da Silva Museum in Porto-Novo
04 Discover the unique drum market in Adjara
05 Witness the flora around the Black River in Adjara

Sign up for a 3-day tour and explore the history and culture of Cotonou, Abomey, Porto-Novo, and Adjara. Visit the highlights of Abomey, including the colonial square and the private palace of King Kpengla, then continue to Porto-Novo to see the royal palace of Honmè and the da Silva Museum. In Adjara, discover the unique drum market and the Black River. On your last day in Cotonou, enjoy spotting whales in the high seas on Benin's side.

In Adjara, discover the unique drum market and the Black River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cotonou, Porto Novo, Abomey

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abomey's Royal Heritage

Meet your tour guide and transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cotonou.
Have breakfast and transfer to Abomey.
Visit the historic museum, the colonial square, and the private palace of King Kpengla.
Stop for lunch and visit Houndjro Market.
Continue to the palaces of Guezo and Adandozan, Houndosso Legba, and Goho.
Head back to Cotonou.

Day 02

Porto-Novo and Adjara Discovery

Have breakfast and transfer to Porto-Novo, where you will visit the plant garden, the royal palace of Honmè, and the da Silva Museum.
Stop for lunch and transfer to Adjara.
Visit the drum market and the Black River.
Head back to Cotonou.

Day 03

Whale Watching and Cotonou Highlights

Have breakfast and see the whales in the high seas on Benin's side. (Only Saturday or Sunday from 13th August to 20th November 2022.)
Stop for lunch and visit the Place de l'Amazone, the Red Cross place in Cotonou, and the artisan center.

End of the tour.