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Eritrea · City Tours
The journey
Travel to Africa's hidden gem on this 2-day guided tour of Asmara. Explore the city's splendid modern architecture and authentic street coffee shops, visit the marvellous National Museum of Eritrea, and browse the handicraft markets for local souvenirs. You will also experience a traditional Coffee Ceremony, making this trip even more memorable.
8:00 - Stroll through the slums of Asmara, packed with ramshackle huts, and experience a Coffee Ceremony for about an hour, beginning with roasting the coffee beans and ending with serving the final brew.
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Day by day
7:30 - Meet your Asmara tour guide at a negotiated location and walk around downtown to explore the authentic street coffee shops and splendid modern architecture.
15:00 - Visit the National Museum of Eritrea, which features everything from fossils and historical artefacts to science exhibits, then proceed to the handicraft markets to buy local handicrafts and souvenirs at a reasonable price.
8:00 - Stroll through the slums of Asmara, packed with ramshackle huts, and experience a Coffee Ceremony for about an hour, beginning with roasting the coffee beans and ending with serving the final brew.
15:30 - Visit the Tank Graveyard, covered with a heavy stockpile of tanks, armoured vehicles, and war machines used in the 30-year-long war between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Continue your visit to the Martyrs Cemetery and Italian Cemetery.
Where this trip takes you
Asmara, authentic street coffee shops, National Museum of Eritrea, Tank Graveyard
The route
The fine print
Espresso coffee drink and an ice-cream
Amharic/English-speaking Asmara tour guide
Lunch
Tickets and fees
Tips
Personal expenses
Logistics
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Asmara.
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