Eritrea is a small country located in the horn of Africa, bordering Sudan to the North and Ethiopia to the South.
Eritrea was formerly an Italian colony during the early 20th Century and much of the art deco architecture in the Capital survives today. The country also boasts incredible scenery and bright blue archipelagos and Coral reefs.
Due to its mainly closed land borders and difficulty obtaining a visa, the country is one of Africa's most seldom visited, but it is a truly unique country in Africa and deserves to have more visitors.
Our 2020 dates are as follows:
23-29 February 2020
Day 1
Arrive Asmara in the early hours and transfer to hotel. Afterwards we will take a tour of Asmara, visiting many sites including the Cathedrals, Theatre, the Great Mosque of Asmara and the famous Fiat Tagliero (a futuristic service station designed like an airplane). Evening spent at leisure.
Day 2
Today we take a full day tour of the city of Keren up in the Eritrean highlands. Visit the silver and wood markets, the 19th Century fortress, Camel markets, War Cemetery and ruins of the old Imperial Palace. Overnight in Keren.
Day 3
We depart after breakfast and drive to Massawa, which is made up of two islands and the mainland connected together by causeways. We take a tour of the old colonial city of Massawa before checking into our hotel. Overnight in Massawa.
Day 4
Today we begin our boat cruise of the Dahlak archipelago. We will stop on one of the islands where you will have the chance to go for independent nature walks, relaxing on the beach or swimming in the sea. Back to Massawa in the evening.
Day 5
Further tour of Massawa in the morning before driving back to Asmara where we will stay overnight.
Day 6
Today we visit Qohaito, an ancient city in the Southern Debub region with vast picturesque canyons. Return to Asmara in the evening where your tour ends.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport just after midnight for your flight home around 02:00. Extra days can be added on request or take our optional Sudan extension tour which will follow this one.
16 places are available on this tour, at £995 per person
The price will include:
- visa support
- all ground transport including minibus and 4wd
- 3 star hotels (twin rooms)
- Tours, entry fees, permits and English speaking guides
- Breakfast each day
- Picnic lunch on the Dahlak Islands day
- Dahlak cruise
The price doesn't include:
- Visa fee
- International Flights
- Tips
- lunches and dinners
- Other personal expenses
- single room supplement - £120 (we can allocate someone to share with on a group tour if you prefer to avoid this cost)
