Day 1 - Asmara
Arrive in Asmara and transfer to the hotel. Depending on when you arrive there may be time to explore the city. Overnight Albergo Italia or similar.
Day 2 - Asmara
A guided tour of Asmara to see some of its main sights, visiting the Catholic cathedral of Santa Maria, the Coptic Church of N’dia Mariam and the mosque of Jami el Kufala. Visit the old town with its traditional districts, where artisans and craftsmen still work. Overnight Albergo Italia or similar. (B)
Day 3 - Keren
Drive to Keren, Eritrea’s third largest city and sitting in its highland region. Our journey takes us through panoramic landscapes and past traditional villages and old Italian farms. On arrival visit some of its most impressive buildings including the mosque and the villa of the old Italian governor, among other sites. Overnight Sarina Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 4 - Keren - Barentu
Visit Keren’s lively Monday market, then head to the small town of Barentu, our base for visiting the Cunama people. Overnight simple hotel. (B)
Day 5 - Kunama Village - Asmara
Visit a village of the Kunama people, one of Eritrea’s most traditional ethnic groups, with a matriarchal society. In the afternoon, travel back to Asmara. Overnight Albergo Italia or similar. (B)
Day 6 - Massawa
Drive to the historic trading port of Massawa on the Red Sea Coast and start exploring the city, with its striking whitewashed buildings and atmosphere reminiscent of Arabia. Overnight Grand Dahlak Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 7 - Massawa
After final visits in Massawa, return to Asmara. Overnight Albergo Italia or similar. (B)
Day 8 - Qohaito
An excursion to the archaeological site of Qohaito, returning to Asmara for the evening. Overnight Albergo Italia or similar. (B)
Day 9 - Asmara
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Included in price:
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation – as listed in the dossier. The nature of the destinations that we operate may sometimes mean that we need to change hotels, but we’ll always endeavour to keep the same standards. Please be aware that as we operate in many countries where tourism is in its infancy, hotel standards may not be the same as you’re used to elsewhere.
- Guides – In most cases you will be accompanied by one guide from start to finish. However there may be occasions when this is not practical, for example if your trip covers a number of different countries. In these cases it often makes more sense to include different guides for each place, to take advantage of their specific knowledge of the destination.
- Meals – As listed within the itinerary / dossier (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).
Entrance fees – Entrance fees are listed for those sites that we mention within the itinerary. If there are any other sites that you’d like to see, these would be at your own expense.
Not included:
- Visas
- Airport taxes
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
