The first stops will be the Black Star Square, Accra's ceremonial grounds, the Independence square, and the Freedom and Justice Arch.

Continue our drive through Castle Road for a view of Ghana's Parliament House and the only International Conference Center in the country. The tour continues through Independence Avenue to see landmark buildings, including the President's house, the British settlements, the Later Day Saints and the Mormons Church.

Arrive at the DuBois Center for Pan African Studies into history, arts, and culture. The grave site of Dr. DuBois and his wife Shirley can be seen on the property.

Cape Coast in the Central Region, passing through some of the principal streets of Accra. Sightseeing of the western part of the capital, Kaneshie, Odorkor, and Kasua, where there is a large market.

Continue to Mankesem, a famous settlement of one of Ghana's Akan tribes. Next is Sultpond, the home of Ghana's political history, and Anomabo the home of the famous Jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

Arrive at Cape Coast Castle, which was the seat of the British Colonial administration until 1877 when the capital was moved to Accra. The Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Arrive at Elmina Castle. Built in 1482, and is said to be the oldest European built structure outside of Europe, and is also known as St Georges Castle. The castle was used during the Anglo Dutch War of 1664-1666 by Admiral de Ruyter, commander of the Dutch fleet. The harbor next to Elmina Castle has numerous pirogues preparing to go to sea and offers one of West Africa's greatest photo opportunities. Elmina Castle is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Depart Elmina castle for a drive through the township of Elmina where you may visit to the European cemetery.

Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Visit Manhiya Palace, which remains in use by the Asantehene (the ruler of the Ashanti people) today and houses a small historical museum. At Manhyia Palace, disputes are still settled in accordance with centuries-old customs where the King has the final word.

See the Okomfo Anokye Sword, an important symbol of Ashanti unity that marks the spot where the Golden Stool descended from the sky and has been in place for 300 years. Legend says the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse should the sword ever be removed.

Ashanti craft villages starting with the woodcarving village of Ahwiaa, known for the talented craftsmen who fashion royal stools, walking sticks and fertility dolls from wood. You will have the opportunity to purchase hand carved items of all kinds.

Our next stop is the village of Ntonso where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to make adinkra textiles. You will learn how the black dye is made in the village from the bark of trees, and create your own adinkra sash to take home. You may also purchase large pieces of adinkra cloth handmade in the village.

Our final village is Bonwire, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. You will see the kente weavers in process of creating kente cloth in various styles, and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs or gifts.