Inclusions
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What's it all about?
Start your Eritrea tour in Asmara, the capital city celebrated for its well-preserved art deco architecture and vibrant street life. Wander through its charming streets, savouring the unique blend of African and Italian influences.
Next, we’ll experience the dramatic beauty of Eritrea’s highlands in Keren, a town nestled in a picturesque valley, famed for its traditional markets.
Then head for Massawa, where Ottoman-era buildings and coral stone houses tell stories of a rich past along the shores of the Red Sea. Stroll through the narrow alleys of the old town and marvel at the majestic ruins that echo the city’s grandeur.
Conclude your Eritrean tour to the pristine Green Island, a paradise of crystal-clear water. Join us for an unforgettable experience, as we guide you through Eritrea’s diverse landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality on a tour that promises to be both immersive and inspiring.
Join us directly after in South Sudan! Contact us for special combo discounts.
Highlights
Where?
Asmara – Keren – Massawa – Asmara.
When?
November 6 – 11th, 2026
Visa?
We will issue you an invitation letter which will allow you to get the visa on arrival in Asmara airport.
The Itinerary
November 6th | Asmara Arrival
- Total is mainly an arrival day so feel free to arrive in Asmara at any time.
- You will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel downtown.
- Dinner and welcome drinks.
- Overnight in Asmara.
November 7th | Asmara
- Walking tour of Asmara – a Unesco Heritage City.
- Check out the main drag, Harnett Street as well as the Post office – built in 1916, the presidential palace built in 1907, and the Hotel Hamassien built in 1916.
- Stop by the famous Fiat Tagliero building, an incredible example of Art Deco architecture.
- Check out the main market in Asmara with lots of iron, copper and glass workers.
- Step inside the Cinema Impero and Cinema Roma, more Art Deco pieces of history.
- Visit the huge tank graveyard. This place is littered with relics from the war of independence against Ethiopia.
- Visit the old Italian cemetery overlooking the city.
- Dinner & overnight in Asmara.
November 8th | Asmara - Keren
- We start our journey to Keren early in the morning and will travel via the major Asmara–Keren highway through the town of Serejeqa.
- Keren is the second-largest city in Eritrea and it’s famed for its huge weekly market.
- The town is located around 91 kilometres northwest of Asmara at an elevation of 1,390 meters above sea level. The fine tarmac road, built by the Italians, is like a hairpin curved out from mountainous plateaus.
- Visit the Italian and Commonwealth war cemeteries. In 1941, Keren was the site of some of the fiercest battles between the Allied and the Italian forces. The fall of Keren to the Allies signalled the end of the Italian occupation of Eritrea.
- Visit The famous Mariam Dearit temple carved out of a Baobab tree.
- Stroll around the old town centre stopping off in cafes.
- Dinner & overnight in Keren.
November 9th | Keren - Massawa
- After breakfast, we’ll visit the famous Monday Keren Camel Market.
- We’ll then embark on a journey towards the Red Sea coast, where the charming port city of Massawa awaits.
- Follow the route of the old Italian steam trains down to Nefasit. We’ll stop at the old train station here and admire the stunning mountain views before continuing onto the coast.
- On arrival in Massawa stop at the 3 Tanks Monument, next to our hotel. It commemorates the 3 types of tanks that were instrumental in the city’s liberation from Ethiopian rule.
- Massawa is a city that has been among the area’s most important ports for centuries. With its elegant Turkish-Egyptian-Italian style architecture, shop fronts, stunning mosques, and delicious fish and shellfish – Massawa is the perfect location to cater to all interests.
- Dinner at the “Salam Restaurant”- Famous for its fresh fish prepared in a traditional oven. Follow it up with drinks in the heart of the Ottoman quarter.
- Overnight in the iconic Grand Dahlak Hotel Massawa.
November 10th | Massawa - Asmara
- Morning boat trip to Green Island, the most accessible island in the Dahlak Archipelago from Massawa. We’ll swim or snorkel from its white sandy beaches.
- In the afternoon, drive back to Asmara uphill while enjoying the magnificent scenery and lush vegetation all the way, if time allows, with stops on the way.
- Visit the retro 75-year-old bowling alley and other sites and souvenir shops we may have missed on the first day.
- Dinner and overnight in Asmara.
November 11th | Asmara - Departure
- Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
- End of Eritrea tour.
- Continue with us on a special 6 tribe adventure in South Sudan!
What else?
Tour Notes
You’ll be in the vastly experienced hands of our English-speaking local guides & fixers as well as your Rocky Road Travel guide. Given the unpredictable nature of travelling in Eritrea, the itinerary may change slightly, but we will always go above and beyond with added extras such as stops at local cafe bars, and parks. We are in constant communication with our local partners on the ground who advise the safe routes to take.
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November 6 - 11th, 2026
Eritrea Tour
Horn of africa combo
Join us in South Sudan directly after!
Standard hotels
5 nights in Eritrea
The price
$1840 USD