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Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Asmara In 5 Days

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Marvel at the unique modernist architecture of more than 400 buildings of Asmara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then leave the city to trek to the Debre Bizen Monastery, and visit the famous Debre Sina Monastery, carved out of solid rock. Explore the famous Mariam Dearit temple, carved out of a Baobab tree and end your trip by visiting Italian and Commonwealth war cemeteries.  

Highlights
  • Explore Asmara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
  • Trek to Debre Bizen Monastery 
  • See the famous Debre Sina Monastery carved of a single rock
  • Marvel at the Mariam Dearit temple carved out of a baobab tree
  • Day 1: Arrival at Asmara expand_more

    • Upon arrival at Asmara International Airport, transfer and check-in to the hotel.

    • In the afternoon, explore Asmara with your Eritrea tour guide to sightsee the most striking modernist architecture that lines its streets; the city has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its futuristic Italian style buildings after all.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2: Asmara to Debre Bizen Monastery to Asmara expand_more

    • Early in the morning drive towards Nefasit town on the Massawa road.

    • Start your trek to the Debre Bizen Monastery, dedicated to the legendary Saint Abune Philipos. The monument can only be visited by male pilgrims. You will need to carry a bottle of water in order to avoid dehydration and excessive sweating.  

    Overnight stay at the hotel in Asmara.

  • Day 3: Asmara to Debre Sina to Keren expand_more

    • Drive from Asmara to Keren, the second-largest city in Eritrea. 68 km from Asmara, stop at the famous Debre Sina Monastery, carved out of solid rock.

    • Continue to drive to Keren. Overnight stay at the hotel in Keren.

  • Day 4: Keren to Asmara expand_more

    • Visit the Italian and Commonwealth war cemeteries.

    • Explore the famous Mariam Dearit temple, carved out of a Baobab tree.

    • In the afternoon, drive back to Asmara. Overnight stay at the hotel in Asmara.

  • Day 5: Asmara City Tour expand_more

    • Walk through the city’s elegant streets. Asmara accommodates over 400 Art Deco buildings officially recognised by UNESCO as a whole as a world heritage.

    • Late in the evening, transfer to the Airport and depart to your country.

What's Included

  • All transfers to/from the airport & hotel

  • Accommodation for 4 nights - including breakfast

  • English-speaking Eritrean tour guide

  • Travel permit fees

What's Excluded

  • Air ticket fare and entry visa

  • Lunch, dinner and alcoholic drinks

  • Insurance

  • Personal spending and any optional tours

Meeting Point

Asmara, Eritrea

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 1350 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 1350 / person