Asmara
Asmara is the capital city of Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa. It's known for its Italian colonial buildings, like the Catholic Cathedral. The city's eclectic architecture ranges from art deco cinemas to the Futurist, airplane-shaped Fiat Tagliero service station. The grand former governor's palace dates from the 19th century. Close by is the ornate Opera House, built in the early 1900s in a mix of styles.
Elevation: 7,628′
Area: 17.37 mi²
Weather: 56°F (13°C), Wind NE at 3 mph (5 km/h), 66% Humidity
Population: 804,000 (2017)
The capital, Asmara, is sometimes called “Little Rome” because of its many Art Deco buildings. The city flourished when Eritrea was an Italian colony, from 1889 until World War II, and it became a paradise for Italian architects, who could try out their boldest ideas there, away from Europe’s conservative cultural norms. In the 1930s, nearly half of Asmara’s residents were Italian, earning the capital another nickname, “Little Rome.”
Birdwatching
Eritrea is situated in a very important path of bird migration. There are hundreds of species to see.
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Asmara
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Eritrea is not well known as a birdwatching destination. But it should be. Despite being one of the most 'underbirded' countries in Africa, it has...
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3 Days
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Map
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1 Day
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Duration
4 Days
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Camel Riding
Caravans Camel Riding through mountains and deserts
Duration
7 Days
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Asmara
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Camping
Duration
14 Days
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Asmara
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Duration
11 Days
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Eritrea is not well known as a birdwatching destination. But it should be. Despite being one of the most 'underbirded' countries in Africa, it has...
Duration
3 Days
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Hop on board for a boating cruise and stop off at various desert islands along the Red Sea coast extending for some 1100 km along...
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6 Days
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Culinary
Food testing, Eritrea has one of best food culture in the world.
Best Cheese, Best Coffee, Best Pizza, Best Macchiato, Best Gelato, Best Wine, Best Traditional food and The Best Sea food in the World
Duration
7 Days
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Duration
14 Days
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Diving
Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Hop on board for a boating cruise and stop off at various desert islands along the Red Sea coast extending for some 1100 km along...
Duration
6 Days
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Fishing
We have fishing sports and contests
Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Hop on board for a boating cruise and stop off at various desert islands along the Red Sea coast extending for some 1100 km along...
Duration
6 Days
Price on request
Next Departures October 10, 2026 (Available)October 11, 2026 (Available)October 12, 2026 (Available)
Hiking
There will be Hiking and Trekking tours in different locations of Eritrea.
Duration
5 Days
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Duration
7 Days
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Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Eritrea is not well known as a birdwatching destination. But it should be. Despite being one of the most 'underbirded' countries in Africa, it has...
Duration
3 Days
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Map
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1 Day
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Duration
4 Days
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Shopping
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5 Days
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Duration
7 Days
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Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Snorkeling
We have snorkeling activity in The islands of Eritrea with Cristal clear water to see up to 6 miters in distance
Duration
7 Days
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Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Hop on board for a boating cruise and stop off at various desert islands along the Red Sea coast extending for some 1100 km along...
Duration
6 Days
Price on request
Next Departures October 10, 2026 (Available)October 11, 2026 (Available)October 12, 2026 (Available)
Walking
Walking tours of Asmara and major cities of Eritrea
Asmara’s unique architectural tour Asmara has been voted the best city in Africa and also has the reputation as being the fourth best city of...
Duration
2 Days
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Duration
5 Days
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Duration
7 Days
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Duration
14 Days
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Duration
11 Days
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Eritrea is not well known as a birdwatching destination. But it should be. Despite being one of the most 'underbirded' countries in Africa, it has...
Duration
3 Days
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Map
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1 Day
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Duration
4 Days
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Wildlife
wildlife experience to see in the wilderness of Eritrea
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Asmara
1 Person
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Map
Duration
1 Day
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Duration
4 Days
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Other Trips
These are other trips.
The Eritrean Railway system was constructed between 1887 and 1932. And It has been the same since then. Everything is the same, the Steam Engine...
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1 Day
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