3-Day Itinerary: Accra Essentials (Urban Culture and History)

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3-Day Itinerary: Accra Essentials

Focus: Accra’s cultural sites with flexible transport and diverse dining. Places: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, National Museum, Jamestown, Labadi Beach, Makola Market, W.E.B. DuBois Center, Black Star Square, Independence Arch, Accra Mall, Osu. Accommodation: Airport View Hotel (3-star, ~€72/night). Transportation:

• Taxis (Bolt/Uber, ~€4.5-9/trip) or chauffeur-driven sedan (~€72/day, WopeCar). Airport pickup included.
• Cost: ~€45 (taxis) or €144 (rental, Days 1-2). Meals (Family of 4):
• Day 1:
  • Breakfast: Hotel (~€7.20/person). Hausa koko with koose; continental eggs/toast; congee; hummus with flatbread.
  • Lunch: Makola chop bar (~€5.40/person). Red red; chicken salad; shawarma wraps.
  • Supper: Labadi Beach restaurant (~€13.50/person). Grilled tilapia with jollof; fish and chips; stir-fried rice; kebabs with couscous.
  • Cost: ~€104.40.
• Day 2:
  • Breakfast: Osu cafe (~€6.30/person). Oatmeal/pancakes; dim sum dumplings; foul medames; rice porridge.
  • Lunch: W.E.B. DuBois Center area (~€7.20/person). Waakye with shito; pasta; falafel wraps.
  • Supper: Buka restaurant (~€16.20/person). Fufu with groundnut soup; burgers; stir-fried noodles; lamb tagine.
  • Cost: ~€118.80.
• Day 3:
  • Breakfast: Accra Mall cafe (~€6.30/person). Full English breakfast; waffles; steamed buns; labneh with pita.
  • Lunch: Osu street vendor (~€4.50/person). Kelewele with meat; sandwiches; veggie rice rolls.
  • Supper: N/A (departure).
  • Cost: ~€43.20. Total Estimated Cost (3 Days): €585-675 EUR (hotels ~€144, meals ~€266.40, transport ~€45-144, entries ~€27).