4 Day itinerary in Eritrea, Africa
Three Cities of Eritrea
The capital, Asmara, is sometimes called “Little Rome” because of its many Art Deco buildings. The city flourished when Eritrea was an Italian colony, from 1889 until World War II, and it became a paradise for Italian architects, who could try out their boldest ideas there, away from Europe’s conser... Read More
By Yonatan
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Italian
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Asmara
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Skiing/Snowboarding
Kayaking
Cycling
Adventure
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Learn about the unusual places that Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers
Discover the bustling and colorful market of Keren
Enjoy a boat trip to Green Island
Uncover about Belowkelwo archaeological sites
Learn about the unusual places that Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers
Discover the bustling and colorful market of Keren
Enjoy a boat trip to Green Island
Uncover about Belowkelwo archaeological sites
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Asmara - Keren
We start the day with city tour and explore the capital city. Visiting The tank grave yard, remnants from the war between Eritrea and Ethiopia from 1961-1991, The Eritrea Musem, Villa Roma built circa 1907. We leave Asmara in the evening and heading down to Keren. Keren is the second largest city, situated at 91 kilometers to north west of Asmara takes a gradual decent to an altitude of 1390 meters.
Guide: Included for the day
Day 2
Keren - Massawa
The day starts visiting the famous Mariam Dearit temple curved out from a Baobab tree . Keren is well known for the fiercest battles that went on between the Common wealth and the Italian forces in 1941. The fall of Keren in the hands of the Common Wealth advancing army signaled the end of Italian occupation in Eritrea. Visitors will also visit the Italian and Common Wealth war cemeteries. In the evening ours we leave Keren and heading to Massawa.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Massawa city tour
Visitors will visit most interesting and unusual places in Massawa. Massawa enjoys a combination of Turkish and Italian Architects, an apparent indication of the Ottoman and Italian colonial history. There is, among others, an old Turkish Palace and the Modern Port built by the Titians at the turn of the 20th Century. A great attraction to many visitors.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Massawa - Asmara
Start early in the morning, 10 minutes boat trip to Green Island, the most accessible island from Massawa consisting of beach and mangrove swamp. In the afternoon drive uphill while enjoying the magnificent scenery and lush vegetation all the way to Asmara, as time allows with stops on the way at interesting sites and encounters with the local people. Transfer to airport for departure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (3)
Activities
- English-speaking tour guide
- Accommodation for 3 nights - including breakfast
Extras
- Travel permit
Not Included
- Air ticket fare and Entry visa are excluded
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch, dinner and Alcoholic drinks
- Personal spending and Any optional tours
About Yonatan
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Cycling
Meet local people
Outdoors & Nature
Classic Sights
Adulis travel is a privately owned tour operator company based in Eritrea Asmara. It has established by two young tourism professionals’ who have extensive experience in tour and travel services. Eritrea travel and tours.
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$1,500.00 USD