8-Day Cultural Tour of Côte d'Ivoire with Abidjan and Grand-Bassam

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Day 01

Arrival in Abidjan

• Arrive in Abidjan and be met at the airport by a Landtours representative.
• You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.

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Day 02

Abidjan City Tour

• After breakfast, embark on sightseeing in Abidjan. As the capital, Abidjan is Côte d'Ivoire's biggest and most important city. With a population of around 6,500,000 people, it is the second-largest city in West Africa after Lagos. Today, Abidjan remains the country's economic and cultural capital.
• You will visit the public zoo of Abidjan, where you will see many exotic animals.
• Later, depart for a 15-minute drive to visit the Musée National of Abidjan, which has a large collection of over 20,000 objects, including wooden statues and masks, pottery, ivory, and bronze.
• Afterwards, visit the Treichville market to get all your souvenirs, including jewellery, clothes, pagnes, and woodcrafts.

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Day 03

Explore Banco National Park

• After breakfast, depart your hotel and visit Parc National du Banco. Banco National Park is a breathtaking natural treasure in the heart of Ivory Coast. Spread over lush, dense forests and pristine riverbanks, this protected area offers a haven for diverse wildlife, including elephants, chimpanzees, and various bird species. The park's serene landscapes, encompassing forests, wetlands, and waterfalls, make it a haven for ecotourism and a vital conservation area.
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of West Africa's rich biodiversity.

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Day 04

Yamoussoukro and the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

• After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive to Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital of Côte d'Ivoire and home to the late President Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
• You will tour the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, constructed between 1985 and 1989.
• After lunch, explore the city of Yamoussoukro on your own. It is home to the Presidential Palace, which relatives of the late President Félix Houphouët-Boigny now use.
• You might be able to approach the estate by crossing a small bridge over an artificial lake teeming with dozens of crocodiles. These are fed in the late afternoon, providing a guaranteed close-up view of this feared reptile.
• Drive back to Abidjan.

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Day 05

Day at Leisure in Abidjan

• After breakfast, spend this day at leisure, relaxing after your travels over the last few days.

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Day 06

Grand-Bassam Colonial Heritage Tour

• After breakfast, depart your hotel for a scenic drive to Grand-Bassam.
• You will tour the colonial city of Grand-Bassam, a former French settlement home to many colonial buildings.
• You will also visit the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam and the Côte d'Ivoire National Museum of Costume.
• Drive back to Abidjan afterwards.

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Day 07

Visit to the Bingerville Boys Orphanage

• After breakfast, depart for Bingerville and visit the Boys Orphanage.
• Spend the afternoon interacting with the children.
• Return to your hotel afterwards.

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Day 08

Farewell and Departure

• After breakfast, spend the remainder of the day packing and doing last-minute shopping.
• Transfer to the airport for check-in and final departure back home.