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Embark on a captivating 7-day expedition through Eritrea, exploring its cultural and archaeological wonders. Roam the vibrant streets of Asmara, immerse in the rich heritage of Keren and Adi Quala, and witness the ancient marvels of Kohaito archaeological site. Unveil the essence of Eritrea on this unforgettable journey.
* 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.
* 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
7 days
monthly
Asmara, Keren, Kohaito, Adi Quala
car, minibus
Hotel
2-10 persons
english/italian speaking
6 days BB
Scheduled departure, confirmed with a minimum of 2 guests:
2023: 2/9 * 7/10 * 4/11 * 2/12
2024: 3/2 * 2/3 * 6/4 * 4/5 * 1/6
Please contact our booking for updated prices.
ASMARA
At your arrival at the Asmara International Airport, after processing custom formalities you will be transferred at your hotel.
In the afternoon you will start with the discovery of Asmara. A guided tour will lead you to the most interesting and unusual places that Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers. From October to March Asmara is an explosion of jacarande, ibiscus and cascades of buganville. The beauty of Asmara is not finished here …………. you’ll realize it in person.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
ASMARA – TRAIN EXCURSION – KEREN
After breakfast excursion on board the legendary train, pulled by locomotives “Mallet” from Asmara to Nefasit and back. (tour subject to availability and to be paid locally).
You will have the rare opportunity to travel along one of the most daring railways in the world,…
Learn more about colonial train excursion
If the excursion by train will not be available, the morning will continue the visit of Asmara.
In the afternoon departure to Keren, (1,392 Mt. high), crossroad between the highland and the lowland and well-known for its silver filigree works, with several stops along the way and arrival in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Keren, Sarina hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
KEREN – ASMARA
Today in Keren there is the cattle market, and therefore a crossroads that attracts all the people of the areas surrounding the city.
Sightseeing tour of the city and its market. Worth-seeing places are: the Italian and British war cemeteries, the mosque and the little Greek church near the market, the governor country-seat, the Romanesque Saint Michael church and the old Fortress (1,460 Mt. high). Last but not least, a visit to “Mariam Dearit” (Our Lady of Baobab), a chapel built inside the tree itself.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
ASMARA – KOHAITO – ASMARA
Free day in Asmara or optional full day excursion at Kohaito Area.
After breakfast excursion to Kohaito, heading south, with 4×4 off-road vehicles. Short stop at Dekemhare. (optional excursion, to be paid locally). If you choose not to go to Kohaito area you will have a free day in Asmara.
Proceeding to Segheneyti where you will observe the majestic sycamore trees, the largest in the country, some old even 300 years old, in what is called the “Valley of the Sycamores”. The most beautiful is reproduced on a banknote of the country. Arrival in Senafè and Kohaito, where the ruins of the ancient axumite cities of Metara and Coloe rise.
Return to Asmara in the evening
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
NB: this excursion is subject to confirmation for obtaining the permits. In case they are not obtained, the excursion will arrive until the sycamores plane.
ASMARA – ADI QUALA – ASMARA
Free day in Asmara or optional full day excursion at Adi Quala
Breakfast and departure with 4×4 off-road vehicles along the road that leads to Ethiopia in the direction of Adwa and Axum. Arrival in the Mareb valley and visit to the church of Santa Rita in Adi Quala where there is a memorial plaque in memory of the deaths of Nova Scotia.
In the town of Adi Quala, on the borders of Ethiopia, we will visit the Coptic church, dedicated to the Madonna, one of the few built in the colonial times, of good workmanship and which houses beautiful frescoes inside. Then we will see the Catholic church of Santa Rita that holds the plaque in memory of the deaths of “Nova Scotia” and then we will visit the shrine that houses the remains of the fallen in the battle of Adwa in 1896.
Continue to Daaro Khonat where the Memorial of the Dead of Adwa is located. From here you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views and a splendid view of the Mareb valley, and on clear days, the view sweeps right up to the hills of Adwa.
In the late afternoon return to Asmara.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
NB: this excursion is subject to confirmation for obtaining the permits.
ASMARA
Asmara full day guided tour
In the afternoon return to Asmara along the traditional road, always with stops along the way at the most interesting view and places. Leisure time for a walk to discover Asmara by night, maybe sitting in a bar, enjoying an excellent coffee and the quiet and cheerful coming and going of young people and tourists.
Overnight at Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
ASMARA – DEPARTURE
Free day in Asmara.
At a suitable time for your flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Asmara: Crystal Hotel
Keren: Sarina Hotel
If your program expects a cruise to the Dahlak islands, you will be requested at your arrival to sign a “Release of Liability” form. For a better and transparent information, you will find attached a facsimile of the declaration. In no case traveller will be admitted to the Dahlak trips without signing this declaration
Scheduled departure, confirmed with a minimum of 2 guests:
2023: 2/9 * 7/10 * 4/11 * 2/12
2024: 3/2 * 2/3 * 20/4 * 4/5 * 1/6
Please contact our booking for updated prices.
1st day – Saturday
ASMARA
At your arrival at the Asmara International Airport, after processing custom formalities you will be transferred at your hotel.
In the afternoon you will start with the discovery of Asmara. A guided tour will lead you to the most interesting and unusual places that Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers. From October to March Asmara is an explosion of jacarande, ibiscus and cascades of buganville. The beauty of Asmara is not finished here …………. you’ll realize it in person.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
2nd day – Sunday
ASMARA – TRAIN EXCURSION – KEREN
After breakfast excursion on board the legendary train, pulled by locomotives “Mallet” from Asmara to Nefasit and back. (tour subject to availability and to be paid locally).
You will have the rare opportunity to travel along one of the most daring railways in the world,…
Learn more about colonial train excursion
If the excursion by train will not be available, the morning will continue the visit of Asmara.
In the afternoon departure to Keren, (1,392 Mt. high), crossroad between the highland and the lowland and well-known for its silver filigree works, with several stops along the way and arrival in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Keren, Sarina hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
3rd day – Monday
KEREN – ASMARA
Today in Keren there is the cattle market, and therefore a crossroads that attracts all the people of the areas surrounding the city.
Sightseeing tour of the city and its market. Worth-seeing places are: the Italian and British war cemeteries, the mosque and the little Greek church near the market, the governor country-seat, the Romanesque Saint Michael church and the old Fortress (1,460 Mt. high). Last but not least, a visit to “Mariam Dearit” (Our Lady of Baobab), a chapel built inside the tree itself.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
4th day – Tuesday
ASMARA – KOHAITO – ASMARA
Free day in Asmara or optional full day excursion at Kohaito Area.
After breakfast excursion to Kohaito, heading south, with 4×4 off-road vehicles. Short stop at Dekemhare. (optional excursion, to be paid locally). If you choose not to go to Kohaito area you will have a free day in Asmara.
Proceeding to Segheneyti where you will observe the majestic sycamore trees, the largest in the country, some old even 300 years old, in what is called the “Valley of the Sycamores”. The most beautiful is reproduced on a banknote of the country. Arrival in Senafè and Kohaito, where the ruins of the ancient axumite cities of Metara and Coloe rise.
Return to Asmara in the evening
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
NB: this excursion is subject to confirmation for obtaining the permits. In case they are not obtained, the excursion will arrive until the sycamores plane.
Learn more about Kohaito archeological site
5th day – Wednesday
ASMARA – ADI QUALA – ASMARA
Free day in Asmara or optional full day excursion at Adi Quala
Breakfast and departure with 4×4 off-road vehicles along the road that leads to Ethiopia in the direction of Adwa and Axum. Arrival in the Mareb valley and visit to the church of Santa Rita in Adi Quala where there is a memorial plaque in memory of the deaths of Nova Scotia.
In the town of Adi Quala, on the borders of Ethiopia, we will visit the Coptic church, dedicated to the Madonna, one of the few built in the colonial times, of good workmanship and which houses beautiful frescoes inside. Then we will see the Catholic church of Santa Rita that holds the plaque in memory of the deaths of “Nova Scotia” and then we will visit the shrine that houses the remains of the fallen in the battle of Adwa in 1896.
Continue to Daaro Khonat where the Memorial of the Dead of Adwa is located. From here you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views and a splendid view of the Mareb valley, and on clear days, the view sweeps right up to the hills of Adwa.
In the late afternoon return to Asmara.
Overnight in Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
NB: this excursion is subject to confirmation for obtaining the permits.
6th day Thursday
ASMARA – MASSAWA
Departure to Massawa, in just 100 km the road, that from Asmara brings to the beach of Massawa, descend to 2450 metres.
Along the way you will meet the towns of Nefasit, Embatcalla, Ghinda, Dongollo Alto and lastly Dongollo Basso famous for its mineral waters.
Finally, we arrive in sight of the sea! The two attractive islands that make up Massawa are called Taulud and Massawa, and both are connected to the mainland by earthworks that act as bridges.
Overnight in Massawa, Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
7th day – Friday
MASSAWA
Free day to spend in Massawa or the beach of Gurgusum, or going to Green island. All those activities are optional and to be paid locally.
Overnight in Massawa, Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
8th day – Saturday
MASSAWA –ASMARA
Free morning to spend in Massawa or the beach of Gurgusum
In the afternoon return to Asmara along the traditional road, always with stops along the way at the most interesting view and places. Leisure time for a walk to discover Asmara by night, maybe sitting in a bar, enjoying an excellent coffee and the quiet and cheerful coming and going of young people and tourists.
Overnight at Asmara, Crystal hotel or similar.
Bed & Breakfast
9th day – Sunday
ASMARA – DEPARTURE
Free day in Asmara.
At a suitable time for your flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Asmara: Crystal Hotel
Keren: Sarina Hotel
Massawa: Grand Dahlak Hotel
Dahlak islands: mobile tented camp, comfort level
Barentu: Merhaba Hotel
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