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POST-TRIP EXTENSION
GHANA
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Porto-Novo Lomé
Cotonou
Accra Atlantic Ocean
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Normandy Beaches
Sao Filipe
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Caen
Bayeux
Honfleur
Giverny
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Fogo
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Bijagós Islands
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France : Paris , Bayeux & the Beaches of Normandy
PRE-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 2395 Only $ 343 per night
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DAY 9 • Santo Antão • Visit local village This morning , arrive in Santo Antão , the westernmost island of Cape Verde that ’ s known for its lush interior and verdant mountains . Get an up-close look at local life when you visit Ponta do Sol , a fishing village where the rhythms of life remain largely unchanged by modernity .
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DAY 10 • Santo Antão • Explore Cova Natural Park • Visit Ribeira Grande Begin the day with a hike through Cova Natural Park , named for the Cova volcanic crater that soars more than 3,000 feet into the air . Afterwards , visit Ribeira Grande town , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first European colonial outpost in the tropics .
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DAY 11 • São Vicente • Hike Monte Verde Spend the day on São Vicente , a desert island known for its dramatic mountains . We ’ ll explore the well-preserved colonial city of Mindelo , San Vicente ’ s capital , and admire its local markets . Then , we ’ ll hike part-way up Monte Verde , the island ’ s highest peak , for dramatic views .
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DAY 12 • Fogo • Visit São Filipe • Coffee plantation visit Today , explore the volcanic island of Fogo , whose name means “ fire ” in Portuguese . Stroll through the colonial-era streets of São Filipe , then visit a local plantation that produces coffee beans . Get a true taste of the island during a coffee tasting .
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DAY 13 • Fogo • Chã das Caldeiras National Park hike Continue exploring Fogo with a visit to Chã das Caldeiras National Park . The park surrounds Pico de Fogo , an active volcano and the highest point in
Cape Verde , and is home to many coffee farms and vineyards . We ’ ll hike through the park to explore its craters and learn about past eruptions — and their toll on the lives of the local people .
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DAY 14 • At sea Say farewell to Cape Verde as we set sail for the Bijagos Islands , part of Guinea-Bissau . It will take us two full days of cruising to reach the Bijagos , during which time you can enjoy the ship ’ s amenities and the company of your fellow travelers .
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DAY 15 • At sea Continue sailing to the Bijagos Islands . Enjoy views of the Atlantic and the West African coastline as we get closer .
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DAY 16 • Banjul , The Gambia • Explore Tanji Fishing Center • Visit crocodile pool Today we ’ ll explore Banjul , the capital city of the tiny West African nation of The Gambia . We ’ ll visit the Tanji Fishing Center , where locals come to buy , sell , and smoke fish caught in the nearby waters . We ’ ll also drive inland to Kachikally , a crocodileinfested pool that ’ s traditionally used for sacred fertility rituals .
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DAY 17 • Kunta Kinteh Island • Visit Museum of Slavery We ’ ll take a ferry to Kunta Kinteh Island , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former base of the African slave trade . The island is named for Kunta Kinteh , the main character on the television show Roots , whose ancestral home is nearby . We ’ ll explore the island ’ s fort and visit the Museum of Slavery for a harrowing look into the past .
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DAY 18 • Banjul • African cooking lesson This morning , visit a local market . Then , in the company of a Gambian family , learn to make traditional West African dishes using the ingredients you purchased . This evening , your ship sets sail for Dakar .
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DAY 19 • Disembark ship in Dakar , Senegal • Return to U . S . This morning , disembark the ship in Dakar , Senegal and catch your return flight home to the U . S . Or , begin your Gulf of Guinea : Ghana , Togo & Benin post-trip extension .
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The Gulf of Guinea : Ghana , Togo & Benin
POST-TRIP : 8 nights from $ 2795 Only $ 350 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip .
• Arrive early in Paris for your France pre-trip extension
• Arrive early in Dakar for your main trip
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Dakar
• Remain in Cotonou after your Gulf of Guinea posttrip extension