Duration
11 days
Max Group Size
30
Tour Code
ER9/EH/11
Tour Type
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Departure Type
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Age Requirement
12 - 99 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
easy
Asmara
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Asmara
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Tour Overview
Our special 11-day tour will take you on a journey to remember across the main cities of Eritrea. These include the distinguished Asmara, a trip to Keren in the highlands to view our famous orange orchards and coffee terraces. Massawa is situated on the Red Sea where visitors will enjoy a change of pace, followed by a trip to the ancient port of Adulis influenced by the Empires of old. Journeying on, the origins of the Great Rift Valley can be viewed at the Gulf of Zula. Second Rome or Secondo Roma is the next stop, now known as Decamhare where the architecture of the past can be seen in obvious Roman influences. Onwards toward the archaeological sites of Adikeyih and others will bring our wonderful 11-day tour to a close with a deserved rest back in Asmara before flying back home
Highlights
- * Asmara, the city that boasts one of the world’s finest collections of early 20th-century architecture – with UNESCO awarding it World Heritage Site status.
- * The multi-ethnic Keren with its languid atmosphere boasts a seductive amalgam of architectural elements: mosques, churches and colonial buildings.
- * The ancient ruins of Kohaito with its perfectly preserved cave paintings.
- * Sturdy and tenacious, like Eritreans themselves, Massawa City has survived throughout the centuries, this old port city preserves an ensemble of wonderful Ottoman architecture and gorgeous colonial building.
- * Dahlak Archipelago is an exceptional ecosystem, which has few rivals in the world and remain one of the last great unspoilt destinations.
- * Adi Quala and its beautiful Coptic church, the Shrine of Daàro Khonat where the soldiers died in the battle of Adwa rest and the site from which from which you can admire one of the most beautiful views of Eritrea.
- * Adulis, a city to rediscover, the “Pompeii of Africa”, overwhelmed by water, mud and buried by sand and the main port of the powerful Empire of Aksum. It was only in the 16th century that its name was rediscovered on an ancient paper.
Itinerary
Airport Pickup
Asmara City Tour World Heritage Sites ; Churchs, Mosques , Villas, Cinemas, Gas Stations andThe National Museum
Asmara City Tour ; Markets (Metal, Vegetable, Craft, Other Surrounding Markets) Tank Graveyard and cemetery Tour.
Keren Tour : Depending on your arrival this could be changed because Every Monday is the Camel Market
Keren Baobab Tree church and Italian and British Army cemetery.
Dekemhare, Segeneyti, Adi Keyh Trip
Qohito Archeologcal Site
Keskese Rock art sites. trip
Metera Archeological sites
Night in Adi-Keyh
Senafe – Metera Archeological Site
Night in Adi-Keyh
Massawa : Visit to Old Oateman Turk Building sites and The oldest Mousq in Africa
Dahlak Archipelago : Camping in two Islands Snorkeling, Diving, Fishing and Cooking what we caught for Two Days
Dahlak Archipelago : Camping in two Islands Snorkeling, Diving, Fishing and Cooking what we caught for Two days
Back from The Islands to Massawa- trip to Nefasit – Mountain Trekking – Asmara
Your own time to do Shopping and Exploring
Last Farewell Dinner
Trip includes
Included
Price include:
· Six nights in Asmara, B&B accomodation, Midian Hotel or similar
· One night in Keren, B&B, Sarina hotel or similar
· One night in Ghelalo, local guest house (open air) or tent
· Two nights at Dahlak island, overnight in tent, full board during the cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner including local drinks among bottled water, soft drinks and beer (4 drinks per person per day).
· All camping equipment at Dahlak camp: comfortable igloo tent (height mt 1.80), camp bed, sleeping bag, fully equipped camp kitchen and cook.
· Private transfer from Asmara to Massawa and return
· 4WD excursion to Kohaito archaeological sites
· 4WD excursion to Adi Quala
· Welcome at arrival and farewell at departure
· English/Italian/Amharic/German speaking guide, except on free days
· Local taxes, tourist permits, entrance fees and Dahlak tax
Excluded
English/Italian/Amharic/German speaking guide, except on free days
Price do not include:
· Entry visa
· Meals and drinks in Asmara and Massawa
· Breakfast in Massawa
· Excursion by colonial train
· Tips and gratuities
· Travel insurance: is a MUST to have a comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and assistance, as this is compulsory on all our trips. Personal expenses
· All what is not included in the “Price include”
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