Historic Nigeria

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On this 8 day tour of Nigeria, visit the main commercial city of Lagos, the slave town of Badagry; purchase Batik fabrics in Itoku market; view the mysterious Esie soapstone statues. Drive to Oshogbo to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Oxun Shrine. You will also visit the ancient city of Ile Ife the cradle of creation, the confluence of rivers Niger and B...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Badagry - Old slave market
    • Historic Olumo rock
    • Oshogbo
    • National museum
    • Arts & craft village,
    • Freedom park
    • Brazilian Quarters
    • Eko Atlantic city

What's this trip about?

    On this 8 day tour of Nigeria, visit the main commercial city of Lagos, the slave town of Badagry; purchase Batik fabrics in Itoku market; view the mysterious Esie soapstone statues. Drive to Oshogbo to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Oxun Shrine. You will also visit the ancient city of Ile Ife the cradle of creation, the confluence of rivers Niger and Benue at Lokoja and the capital city of Abuja.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLagos
End CityLagos

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History

Trip includes

    • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
    • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
    • Domestic flight from Abuja to Lagos
    • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Experienced tour guide
    • Admission to listed sites
    • Meals indicated (breakfast daily and 6 dinners)
    • Assistance with visa application

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: LAGOS

On arrival in Lagos, you will be met by our local represented, assisted, and transferred to your hotel. A welcome Dinner reception and tour briefings follow.

Meal (s) included: Dinner Overnight at Eko Hotel & Suites

Day 2: LAGOS – BADAGRY – ABEOKUTA

After breakfast, depart Lagos for Badagry along the coastal road west of Lagos at the Benin Republic border. Badagry was founded in the early 15th century on a lagoon off the Gulf of Guinea, its protected harbor led to the town becoming a key port in the export of sla...

Day 3: ABEOKUTA- IBADAN – OYO – ILORIN – ESIE – OSHOGBO

Following a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, depart for Oshogbo. Sightseeing at Ibadan and Oyo en route. Tour of Ilorin then proceeds to Esie to view the mysterious soapstone statues at the Esie museum.

We continue to Oshogbo and check in at the hotel on arrival. Dinner and evening at leisure.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at Ideal Nest Hotel

Day 4: OSHOGBO – ILE-IFE

After breakfast, we embark on a tour of Oshogbo and its environs. Oshogbo is the main city of Osun State located in the farming region where yams, cassava, grain, cotton, and tobacco are grown. Oshogbo is the venue of the annual festival along the River Oxun. The fest...

Day 5: OSHOGBO – LAGOS – ABUJA

After breakfast, depart for Lagos airport to catch our flight to Abuja.

On arrival, transfer to your hotel before you embark on a shopping and sightseeing tour around the city. Return to the hotel for dinner. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at Abuja Continental Hotel

Day 6: ABUJA

Abuja is an entirely purpose-built, planned city and it serves as the capital of Nigeria. The site for the new capital was chosen because of its central location, easy accessibility, pleasant climate, low population density, and availability of land for future expansi...

Day 7: ABUJA – LAGOS

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Lagos. LAGOS (Eko as it is locally called) the vibrant commercial capital of Nigeria, founded about 1630 is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and composed of islands, a mainland & a peninsula.  Me...

Day 8: LAGOS – DEPART

After breakfast, The rest of the day for leisurely shopping and sightseeing.

Lunch at the hotel.

Evening transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s)included: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,475
Price per day$434
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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    • Flights
    • Travel insurance
    • Gratuity for drivers and guides
    • Meals not listed
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