These 9 days tour of the Best of Eritrea enables visitors to discover a land plentiful in multiculturalism as well as contrasting landscapes, Eritrea lacks doubt among Eastern Africa’s many appealing and also engaging treasures. From the abundant seaside waters of the Red Sea to the abundant inclines of the Eritrean Highlands, this is a location with an old-style journey written all over it. Mostly undiscovered, its distinct mix of natural and ethnic highlights creates the best off-beat location.
Beginning among the captivating Art Deco architecture of its resources, Asmara, we’ll have time to explore this lovely World Heritage city before departing for the ethnically varied landscapes around Keren. After a check-out to the town’s well-known livestock market, we will drive back to Asmara.
Heading alongside the Red Sea shore we after that take a trip bent on the ideal islands of the Green Island, where we spend half of the day “wild glamping” Eritrean-style among the secured landscapes of the Dahlak Marine National Park. The drive back to Asmara then takes us with several of the most magnificent all-natural surroundings in the nation – a motivating end to a fairly amazing journey.
2 Hours Before Flight Time
Every Friday from Asmara
$140
Places with we are going to visit under this The Best of Eritrea 9 days tour are Asmara capital city of Eritrea, home to over 4,000 Art Deco buildings, certified by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Fiat Tagliero Building, Tank Graveyard, Opera House (is one of Asmara’s most elegant early–20th-century buildings), Monday Camel Market in Keren (a market for livestock), Imperial Palace (it was used as a winter palace by Emperor Haile Selassie during the federation with Ethiopia), and more other places.
Eritrea’s remarkably attractive resources lie at the suggestion of an escarpment on the north-western side of the Eritrean Highlands. Residence to a captivating assembly of strikingly preserved modernistic architecture and Art Deco layout, it can claim to be the initial modernist city anywhere on the planet to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety. Due to the arrival times, accommodation for this evening consists of the scenic tour price.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
The journey to Keren begins right after breakfast. Keren is the second-largest city, situated at 91 kilometers northwest of Asmara. The City is surrounded by mountains. It was built by the Italians because of its moderate climate.
Many visitors enjoy staying in Keren. The City is also well known for its Baobab Tree Temple. The majestic tree has stood for centuries and it is so graceful to watch it and pay respects. Visitors would also visit the Italian and Common Wealth war cemeteries.
Keren is well known for the fiercest battles that went on between the Commonwealth and the Italian forces in 1941. The fall of Keren in the hands of the Common Wealth advancing army signaled the end of an era of the Italian occupation in Eritrea.
Here concludes our visit to the Keren. Following a memorable stay in Keren, In the late afternoon return to Asmara.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
An interesting drive to the Red Sea port of Massawa, dropping from 2500m down to sea level to stay in the Dahlak hotel. We can expect it to be both hot and humid. Night time temperatures fall to 25 Grad Celsius.
The road initially built by the Italians as a weather road has been turned into a fine tarmac by the Government of Eritrea Visitors may feel as if they are driving above the clouds as they could apparently watch the clouds down the hill.
Continuing the journey visitors will witness the desert plains before reaching the port city of Massawa.
OVERNIGHT IN MASSAWA, Grand Dahlak Hotel Or Similar
After breakfast, visit the port city of Massawa and 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 more than one thousand years mosque is still standing to this day. A great attraction to many visitors
OVERNIGHT IN MASSAWA, Grand Dahlak Hotel Or Similar
Morning boat trip to the uninhabited Green Island/Isola Verde, for a short walk, and the opportunity to swim. There may be some birdwatching possible on this little island. 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. The best of Eritrea.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
During what will be a long day, we will drive southeast to see the ancient ruins at Qohaito: these
standing stones, evidence of walls, and a rock-cut tomb date from about 2500 years ago (contemporary
with Yeha in Ethiopia). From Qohaito, we will drive on to Senafe and visit the Mount Metera and Belowkelwo archaeological sites, which are regarded as pre-Axumite. Drive back to Asmara.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
After breakfast, we’ll check out various areas outside Asmara. In the mid-day, there will certainly be a guided go through Asmara.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
Early morning hours we will drive to the town of Mendefera. The town is dominated by two hills on either side of the main road. Among the things to see in Mendefera include the market, the ancient Mosque, and the old Saint George Church (San Giorgio Church).
Travel further to Adi Quala, a pleasant market town 32 km from Mendefera. It is covered with vegetation and a slew of agricultural plains, small stores, and cafes.
OVERNIGHT IN ASMARA, Crystal Hotel Or Similar
Free to discover Asmara in your leisure time. Transfer to airport for Departure.
End of Scenic tour!!!
*All visitors need an Entry Visa. To get it before your arrival visit Eritrean Embassies in your home country. Only for those countries where there are no Eritrean Embassies can an entry visa be obtained on arrival at the airport in Asmara.
* Travel Permits is required for all foreign nationals who wish to leave the Asmara region. Travel permits are sought on the spot in Eritrea. The issuing of such a travel permit is handled by Adulis Travel. To obtain a travel permit, you will need to present a photocopy of your passport details and visa pages.
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