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Eritrea Discovery A fantastic insight to this little visited corner of Africa, with 12 days to discover the highlights of the country. We start and end with the charming capital Asmara, at 2,300m pleasant at any time of the year. You will have plenty of time to check out some of the Italian style cafes and bars before we head north to Keren, famous for its Monday camel market. Next we travel towards the Red Sea Coast and the city of Massawa, a place with an engaging, exotic character. We explore the nearby Dahlak Islands and visit one of the best coral sites in the world. Then back to the mainland before travelling into the northernmost part of the Dankalia. We travel back to Asmara from where we will enjoy an excursion through the mountains on the famous Italian-era steam train. We finish our adventure with a trip to Qohaito and a visit to the ancient ruins that formed part of the Kingdom of Aksum. Eritrea Discovery Trip Rating: Traveller Day 1 - UK to Asmara UK to Asmara via Frankfurt Transfer airport to hotel Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BB) Day 2 - Asmara City Tour You will see many examples of Art Deco architecture dating from the Italian period. Enjoy the perfect year round climate by taking a cappuccino at one of the many outdoor cafes. You can also be rest assured that you are in one of the cleanest and safest cities in Africa. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BB) Day 3 - Asmara to Keren Today we leave the capital by 4WD vehicle and head north through the highlands past steep terraces of coffee and orange groves to Keren, set on a plateau at 1392m surrounded by dusty ochre mountains. One of Eritrea's most attractive towns, Keren is also the heart of Eritrea's agricultural community. Visits include the town’s markets and shrine of St. Mariam D’Arit, unusually set into a baobab tree. Overnight Sarina Hotel (BL) Day 4 - Keren A full day to explore Keren with your guide and 4WD vehicle. Visits will include the city’s markets. Overnight Sarina Hotel (BL) Day 5 - Keren to Massawa We continue from Keren to the Red Sea Coast and the city of Massawa. Our leisurely drive will take us through Filfil, home to Eritrea’s last remnant of tropical forest. It forms part of the Semenawai Bahri or ‘Green Belt’ area and, amid the arid starkness of the surrounding landscape, rises up oasis-like before you, cool, lush and verdant. It is also one of the best places in the country to see birds and mammals. There is a good chance of spotting vervet monkeys and hamadryas. We will arrive at our destination, Massawa by lunchtime. In the afternoon join us on a tour of the city. Stroll among the many white Turkish, Egyptian and Italian buildings and through the maze of narrow alleyways to soak up the atmosphere and maybe sample some the mouth-watering seafood available. Overnight Red Sea Hotel (BL) Day 6 - Day Excursion to Buri Peninsula Travel south by 4WD to the start of the Dankalia. You will get a good insight into one of the remotest places on earth and see some of the salt flats that make up the Peninsula. Overnight Red Sea Hotel (BL) Day 7 - Excursion to Green Island By boat we visit Green Island, 1 mile off the coast of Massawa and part of the stunning Dahlak archipelago. Return to Massawa in the afternoon, where our driver and 4WD vehicle will be waiting to take you the two drive back to Asmara. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BL) Day 8 - Free Day Asmara A free day to explore the city and admire some of Asmara’s stunning Art Deco architecture, a legacy of the country’s Italian colonial period. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BB) Day 9 - Steam Train Excursion Today we have arranged a morning excursion on Eritrea's famous Italian-era steam train through the mountains and back to Asmara. This journey is considered to be one of the greatest rail journeys in Africa and will be enjoyed by those who are not even train enthusiasts. Arrival back in Asmara will be about lunch time and the afternoon will be free for you to relax and enjoy the city. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BB) Day 10 - Day Excursion to Qohaito We visit Qohaito to see its ruins including the large Safra Dam and the palace of King Saba. At 2,700m the setting is wonderful, with sharp descents and views towards Mount Ambasoira (3,013) the highest peak in Eritrea and views out towards the Red Sea. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BL) Day 11- Free Day Asmara Your last couple of days in Eritrea and time to reflect on what will have been an enjoyable and rewarding introduction to this little visited country. With so much to offer visitors you will be surprised that you have not come across more tourists. Be sure not to miss Asmara’s amazing ‘recycling market’, basically an overgrown scrap yard where old metal scrap is turned into wheelbarrows, garden implements, stoves and lanterns. Overnight Ambasoira Hotel (BB) Day 12 - Asmara to London Time to relax and enjoy your last day in Asmara before your transfer to the airport for a late evening departure via Frankfurt to UK. Day 13 - Arrive UK Top of page>> |
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