The Royal Route Tour

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is an opportunity to learn and experience the culture and heritage of the people of Ashanti. You will get to understand why they believe in the things that they belief in and have a first hand experience of the Noble house of Royals. You will also learn how the famous Kente Cloth is made

What's Included

Pick up and drop offs
Entrance fees to tour sites & Taxes
Fuel Charge
One Night Accommodation
Guide Support
Local Transportation
International Airfare
Meals
Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any agreed point.

OR
Meeting point
Accra Mall

In front of the Mall

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Kumasi

    2 stops
  • 1
    Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre

    Bonwire Kente weaving village is a village located in Juaben, Kumasi. This is where the popular Ghanaian local cloth “kente” originated from. It is also one of the leading kente weaving locations in Ghana. Kente is a local cloth made up of different patterns, colours and designs which is worn on special occasions like festivals, weddings, naming ceremonies as well as enstoolment of Kings, Queens and Chiefs.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Ntonsu Craft Village Followed by the village of Ntonso where artisan’s hand-stamp patterns on a cotton cloth to make Adinkra textiles. Black-on-black and blank-on- red Adinkra cloth is worn on funeral and solemn occasions. You will have an opportunity to learn how to make black dye from the bark of trees. You can make your Adinkra sash to take home.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Kumasi

    3 stops
  • 3
    Manhyia Palace Museum

    Manhyia palace is the home of the King of Asante. It is a palace that upholds the heritage and values of centuries of Ashante culture. It is the administrative headquarters of the “Asante Kingdom”. The palace holds history of the Asantes since before the arrival of the British in the Gold Coast during colonial rule till date.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Prempeh II Museum

    Prempeh II Museum, popularly known as Kumasi National and Cultural Center is a national workshop for crafts, art performances and a museum. The museum was established by Nana Prempeh II and is well noted for portraying Asante culture and history. At the museum, visitors learn about the lifestyle and beliefs of the Ashantis.

    1 minute • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

    Okomfo Anokye Sword Site is a sacred site to the people of Asante. It is the site where Okomfo Anokye, a high priest in Ghana planted an unmovable sword known as “ the sword of unity and strength” to aid in uniting Akans in Ghana. Till now, there are no records of the sword being removed by visitors and nationals.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ProTour Africa

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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