Ethiopia + Eritrea + Djibouti 12 Days
Three countries, three ancient civilisations. Ethiopia's Aksumite Empire, Eritrea's Italian modernist capital, and Djibouti's volcanic landscape. For travellers who want depth over breadth in the Horn's most historically layered destinations.
Ground Operators: Anbessa Travel (Ethiopia + Eritrea + Djibouti) — single operator handles all three
Highlights: Aksum obelisks, Lalibela, Asmara UNESCO modernism, Massawa port, Dahlak Islands, Lac Abbe, Lake Assal
Itinerary
Ethiopia + Eritrea + Djibouti — The Forgotten Empires — 12 Days
| DAY | LOCATION / COUNTRY | TITLE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ethiopia | Arrive Addis Ababa | International arrival. Ethnological Museum. |
| Day 2 | Ethiopia | Lalibela | Fly to Lalibela. Rock churches hewn from living rock. |
| Day 3 | Ethiopia | Aksum | Fly to Aksum: ancient obelisks, Queen of Sheba’s palace, St Mary of Zion Church (Ark of Covenant). |
| Day 4 | Ethiopia | Tigray Rock Churches | Drive to Tigray. Cliff-face churches at Abuna Yemata Guh (requires rope climb). |
| Day 5 | Eritrea | Cross to Asmara | Drive/fly to Asmara. Extraordinary Italian modernist architecture (UNESCO 2017). |
| Day 6 | Eritrea | Asmara Full Day | Fiat Tagliero petrol station (cantilevered), Cinema Impero, Opera House. Art Deco espresso culture. |
| Day 7 | Eritrea | Massawa Port + Dahlak Islands | Drive to Massawa: historic coral port city. Boat to Dahlak Islands for Red Sea snorkelling. |
| Day 8 | Eritrea | Dahlak Islands + Return | Full day on pristine Red Sea reefs. Return Asmara. |
| Day 9 | Eritrea → Djibouti | Fly to Djibouti | Morning flight Asmara → Djibouti. |
| Day 10 | Djibouti | Lake Assal + Lac Abbe | Africa’s lowest point. Alien chimneys. |
| Day 11 | Djibouti | Day Forest NP + Gulf | Djibouti’s forest canopy. Gulf of Tadjoura whale shark (seasonal). |
| Day 12 | Djibouti | Departure | Djibouti city farewell. International departure. |
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2026
May 10, 2026
May 22, 2026
12,000$
2027
May 10, 2027
May 22, 2027
12,000$
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