"The infamous Danakil Depression is said to be the hottest place on earth: summer temperatures reach heights feared by even the whippet-thin Afar tribesmen." Michela Wrong
Taken from The Traveller's Handbook.
Eritrea tailor-made holidays
Eritrea holiday experts at WEXAS will tailor-make all aspects of your itinerary to create a Eritrea holiday, personal to you.
Eritrea tailor-made holiday highlights
AsmaraSituated on a high plateau, the capital has a pleasant climate, which led the colonising Italians to choose it as their main base. A small collection of villages just over 200 years ago, today it is full of striking Italian architecture and bougainvillaea lines the streets. Carrara marble was used in building its mosque. It is a lavish town, with Italian trimmings.
MassawaComing here from the capital you descend 2,438 metres to sea level, passing breath-taking views of coastal desert. The Turko-Egyptian city has the largest deep water port in the Red Sea. Batsi island connects with the mainland via a series of dams. Sadly damaged during the struggle for independence from Ethiopia, the old town is being rebuilt in keeping with its original style. Some parts remain impressive.
QohaitoAn archaeological site whose beginnings are still being questioned. What is not in doubt is its impressiveness. Of the area excavated, around 20 per cent of the total area, digs have found the Temple of Mariam Wakiro, an early Christian church, temples, and tombs. The largest, most significant find, has been the Saphira Dam - 60 metres long and thought to be 1,000 years old.
Dahlak ArchipelagoOver 350 islands lie off the coast of Eritrea. Underwater is where their real beauty lies, packed with fish and coral life. Wreck-diving is also possible. Island and Arabian ruins are found on the largest island, home to nine ethnic villages.
Eritrea holiday experts
While listening to your needs, our holiday specialist will add insight and personal recommendations that you won't find in any brochure. Why not send them an email asking them more about Eritrea?
Eritrea tailor-made holidays
When you contact us, we'll take care to listen to what you want from your Eritrea holiday. We specialise in tailor-made holidays and have a real passion for putting together personal itineraries for our clients. None of our holidays are ever the same. We'll negotiate with all the hotels and tour providers to ensure you get the best quality and value to be found in Eritrea.
Researching Eritrea tour operators
As an independent travel company, we'll also contact other leading Eritrea tour operators. If they offer a better itinerary or better value, then we'll be more than happy to recommend you book your Eritrea holiday with them.
