Special Group Tour: Eritrean Independence Day
Proposed Itinerary — 7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Asmara
Pick-up from Asmara International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check-in and time to rest after travel.
Afternoon guided city walk through Asmara’s UNESCO-core area: experience a traditional coffee ceremony, explore a local craft market, and observe everyday urban life and colonial-era architecture.
Overnight in Asmara
Day 2: Asmara City Tour
Full-day exploration of Art Deco and Modernist landmarks: Cinema Impero, Fiat Tagliero, Post Office, Cathedral.
Visit to the Medeber recycling market and nearby local cafés.
Optional visit to the historic steam locomotive yard and Asmara railway station.
Overnight stay in Asmara.
Day 3: Asmara — Keren
Scenic morning drive from Asmara to Keren (approx. 2.5–3 hours), with stops in villages and landscape photo points to capture rural life and panoramic views.
If available, a visit to a local school en route to meet students and see community life.
Arrival and overnight in Keren.
Day 4: Keren — Monday Camel Market
Early morning visit to the famous Monday camel and livestock market (timing depends on market day). Immerse in the lively trading atmosphere and unique cultural interactions.
Visit the Italian war cemetery and the Mariam Dearit shrine to learn about regional history and religious traditions.
Optional short stop in Ghinda for refreshments and a brief town walk before continuing to the coast.
Continue to Massawa. Overnight in Massawa.
Day 5: Massawa — Beach & Green Island
Morning at leisure on Gorgisum (Massawa) beach for relaxation and swimming.
Boat excursion to Green Islands for more beach time, and coastal scenery.
Overnight in Massawa.
Day 6: Return to Asmara via Ghinda
Afternoon return drive to Asmara via Ghinda with a short walk through the town of Ghindae to experience its market and local life.
Back in Asmara: visit a special surprise location arranged by your guide.
Overnight in Asmara.
Day 7: Asmara
Free time for shopping or capturing more photos around the city.
Farewell dinner.
Dropoff at the airport.
What’s Included
6 nights’ accommodation (hotel)
Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver/guide
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Permit assistance for Massawa and Keren travel
Entry and permit fees for sites and museums
Local interactions and cultural experiences
Not Included
International flights
Meals and personal expenses
Visa fee: USD 70, payable upon arrival at the airport
Proposed Itinerary — 7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Asmara
Pick-up from Asmara International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check-in and time to rest after travel.
Afternoon guided city walk through Asmara’s UNESCO-core area: experience a traditional coffee ceremony, explore a local craft market, and observe everyday urban life and colonial-era architecture.
Overnight in Asmara
Day 2: Asmara City Tour
Full-day exploration of Art Deco and Modernist landmarks: Cinema Impero, Fiat Tagliero, Post Office, Cathedral.
Visit to the Medeber recycling market and nearby local cafés.
Optional visit to the historic steam locomotive yard and Asmara railway station.
Overnight stay in Asmara.
Day 3: Asmara — Keren
Scenic morning drive from Asmara to Keren (approx. 2.5–3 hours), with stops in villages and landscape photo points to capture rural life and panoramic views.
If available, a visit to a local school en route to meet students and see community life.
Arrival and overnight in Keren.
Day 4: Keren — Monday Camel Market
Early morning visit to the famous Monday camel and livestock market (timing depends on market day). Immerse in the lively trading atmosphere and unique cultural interactions.
Visit the Italian war cemetery and the Mariam Dearit shrine to learn about regional history and religious traditions.
Optional short stop in Ghinda for refreshments and a brief town walk before continuing to the coast.
Continue to Massawa. Overnight in Massawa.
Day 5: Massawa — Beach & Green Island
Morning at leisure on Gorgisum (Massawa) beach for relaxation and swimming.
Boat excursion to Green Islands for more beach time, and coastal scenery.
Overnight in Massawa.
Day 6: Return to Asmara via Ghinda
Afternoon return drive to Asmara via Ghinda with a short walk through the town of Ghindae to experience its market and local life.
Back in Asmara: visit a special surprise location arranged by your guide.
Overnight in Asmara.
Day 7: Asmara
Free time for shopping or capturing more photos around the city.
Farewell dinner.
Dropoff at the airport.
What’s Included
6 nights’ accommodation (hotel)
Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver/guide
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Permit assistance for Massawa and Keren travel
Entry and permit fees for sites and museums
Local interactions and cultural experiences
Not Included
International flights
Meals and personal expenses
Visa fee: USD 70, payable upon arrival at the airport