6-Day Eritrea Highlands and Coast Tour with Green Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Asmara's city centre, National Museum, and Fiat Tagliero building
• 02 Ride the optional steam train from Asmara to Nefasit and back if it is running
• 03 Discover Keren, known for its silver filigree and Monday market
• 04 Walk through Massawa's Ottoman and Italian old town and its bazaars
• 05 Take a boat trip to Green Island

This tour links Eritrea's highlands and coast in a loop, with two nights in Asmara, one night in Keren at 1,392 m, two nights in Massawa, and a boat trip to Green Island on the way back. It is a complete first trip for travellers who want to experience both city and coast without camping. Every tour runs privately for your group with a local guide and driver.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Keren, Asmara, Massawa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Asmara and Afternoon City Walk

Airport pick-up, followed by an afternoon city walk in Asmara.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Asmara City Tour

Enjoy a full-day tour of Asmara, including the city centre, the National Museum, and the Fiat Tagliero building.

3

Day 03

Optional Steam Train and Drive to Keren

Take the optional steam train in the morning if it is running, then continue with the drive to Keren with stops along the way.

4

Day 04

Keren Visit and Descent to Massawa

Visit Keren, known for its silver filigree and its Monday market, then descend to the coast.

5

Day 05

Massawa Old Town, Bazaars, and Beach Time

Explore Massawa's Ottoman and Italian old town and its bazaars, with time for a swim at a nearby beach or island.

6

Day 06

Green Island, Ghindae, and Return to Asmara

Take a morning boat to Green Island, then continue via Ghindae to Asmara. In the evening, transfer to the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide and driver
• Transport
• 5 nights in hotels with breakfast
• Green Island boat trip
• Permits
• Airport transfers
• 24/7 support

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Visa
• Lunches and dinners
• The steam train (optional extra, paid locally)
• Tips

What to bring

• Passport and your Eritrea visa
• Swimwear, sun hat, and sunscreen
• Light clothes for the coast and a warm layer for Asmara evenings

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your guide meets you at Asmara airport arrivals or at your hotel lobby in Asmara.

Tour start

Asmara International Airport or your hotel in Asmara

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.