3 days tour Asmara - Massawa - Keren

Visit Asmara, the city called as “Piccola Roma” (Little Rome) and observe its most shining collection of Art Deco (A style of design, marked by stylized forms and geometric designs, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s) architectural wonders portrayed in many of its buildings.

Visitors would visit the Italian and Common Wealth war cemeteries. Keren is well known for the fiercest battles that went on between the Common wealth and the Italian forces in 1941. The fall of Keren in the hands of the Common Wealth advancing army signaled the end of Italian occupation in Eritrea.

Itinerary

Day 1: Asmara - Massawa

Stop At: Cattedrale di Asmara, Asmara Eritrea
A guided tour will lead to the most interesting and unusual places in Asmara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers.

The journey to Massawa begins in the afternoon by driving down from Asmara to the East through the Masswa-Nefasit route, from an altitude of 2400 meters to Massawa at zero sea level in about 3 hours. Visitors will experience three climatic changes along the way:-. Cool, moderate and hot climate. A brief coffee break will be essential in Ghinday and Dinner in Massawa.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Dahlak Grand, 5-star hotel, Gurgussum Beach Hotel

Day 2: Massawa - Keren

Stop At: Memorial Plaza for Victims of Massawa Battle, In front of St. Mariam Cathedral, Tuald Island, Massawa Eritrea
Visitors will visit most interesting and unusual places in Massawa. Massawa enjoys a combination of Turkish and Italian Architects, an apparent indication of the Ottoman and Italian colonial history. There is, among others, an old Turkish Palace and the Modern Port built by the Titians at the turn of the 20th Century. A great attraction to many visitors. In the afternoon the journey to Keren begins.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: New Costina Hotel

Day 3: Keren - Asmara

Stop At: Keren War Cemetery, S-1 Hwy, Keren Eritrea
Following a memorable stay in Keren the returning back to Asmara will require for the visitors to start driving at the morning hours. The gradual ascending toward the highlands will make one feel as if one is being airlifted. The hair pin turning of the curved out of the mountains is such spectacular scenery. In about 2-3 hours drive visitors will reach Asmara. Transfer to the air port for departement. End of Tour!!!
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.