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Benin 7-Day Itinerary: Your week in Benin, already planned.
Skip the endless tabs. Every day is laid out in order — what to see, where to eat and how to get between them — so you can stop planning and start looking forward to it.
- All 7 days planned, in order — 43 stops picked for you
- Day trips worked out: Ouidah · Ghanvie and Lake Nokoue · Abomey and Royal Palaces
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026
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Named in the Benin 7-day itinerary
Cover Day 1
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Day trips covered
- Ouidah
- Ghanvie and Lake Nokoue
- Abomey and Royal Palaces
- Porto-Novo (National Capital)
- Grand Popo and Mono River Delta
- Possotome and Lake Aheme
Local spots covered
- Colline de Natitingou
- Ancien Pont Panorama
- Donga Valley Viewpoint
- Possotomè Lakeside Market
- Toffo Zangbeto Village
- Boukoumbé Tata Somba
- Taneka Villages
- Adjarra
- +4 more
Day by day
Your days in Benin
- Day 1Arrival in Cotonou & City Exploration
- Day 2Ganvié Stilt Village
- Day 3Ouidah - Voodoo & Slave Route
- Day 4Porto-Novo - Capital City
- Day 5Abomey - Royal Palaces
- Day 6Grand Popo Beach Escape
- Day 7Departure Day
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary Viewing | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 43 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 19 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 27 family attractions · 6 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 12 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 20 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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See everything in this guide
Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.
Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Benin Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Ouidah Slave Route Historical Walk · Cotonou Market and Street Food Tour · Porto-Novo Afro-Brazilian Art and Architecture Walk · Cotonou City Center Walk · Ouidah Slave Route Walking Trail · Porto-Novo Heritage Walk · Ganvié Floating Village Pirogue Tour
Day Trips from Benin
Late Night Benin
Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
Questions
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What exactly do I get?
A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.
Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Benin pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Benin pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.
How current is it?
This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.
What if it is not what I needed?
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Read the refund policyIs this guide included in the bundle?
Yes. The Benin Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.