Republic of Benin
Dazzling Bening Exploring
- Tour Code: WT-Cotonou 01
- 7 Days in Cotonou to Cotonou, Alladah, Porto Novo, Ouidah and Abomey
Departure: Daily
Day 01: Entry Cotonou
Upon arrival, check in at a local hotel and have a good rest. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 02: Cotonou
This morning visit the Dantokpa Market and the Central Mosque. You can also explore the Artisans’ Center. Then visit Ganvie village.
Day 03: Cotonou - Alladah - Cotonou
Drive to Alladah and visit the birthplace of Toussaint L'overture, who is the first president of Haiti. Head back to Cotonou.
Day 04: Cotonou - Porto Novo - Cotonou
After breakfast, drive to Porto Novo. Start today’s tour of visiting Ethnographic Museum and the Brazilian Church. Then visit the Palace of King Toffa. Head back to Cotonou.
Day 05: Cotonou - Ouidah - Cotonou
Drive to Ouidah. Have a full day tour of Ouidah. Start by visiting the Museum in the old Portuguese fort and the temple of pythons. Then visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Afterwards have a sight-seeing of “Slave Road” and visit the slavery memorial of Zoungbodji. Drive back to Cotonou.
Day 06: Cotonou - Abomey
Drive to Abomey. Visit the Daho-Donou Museum. Then visit the Royal Palace Museum and the artisans’ center. Stay overnight in Abomey.
Day 07: Abomey - Cotonou / Exit Drive to Cotonou and your tour ends here.