Explore Tigray’s ancient rock-hewn churches on a 4-day guided tour. Hike to remote marvels, blending spiritual discovery with adventure.
Explore Tigray’s ancient rock-hewn churches on a 4-day guided tour. Hike to remote marvels, blending spiritual discovery with adventure.
Addis Ababa to Axum
Axum - Flight from Addis Ababa to Axum
In the morning, travelers will board a flight from Addis Ababa to Axum. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, a guided city tour of the historic city of Axum will commence. The tour includes visits to Axum Tsion St. Mary Orthodox Church, Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace), the Historical…
Addis Ababa to Axum
Axum - Flight from Addis Ababa to Axum
In the morning, travelers will board a flight from Addis Ababa to Axum. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, a guided city tour of the historic city of Axum will commence. The tour includes visits to Axum Tsion St. Mary Orthodox Church, Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace), the Historical Landmark, Ezana Stone, Ezana Park and Garden, Arabtu Ensessa Church, King Bazen’s Tomb, King Bazen’s Tomb Ruin, the Obelisk of Axum / Stelae Field, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, and more. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Axum to Hawzien
Hawzien Cluster
Abune Yemata Guh
Abuna Yemata Guh Church - Abune Yemata Guh
On this day, early in the morning, travelers will drive 10km to Megab, south of Hawzen, and climb the mountain of Abune Yemata to view 3rd-century paintings. After lunch, the journey continues to Mekele to explore the market, followed by a drive to the airport for a flight back to Addis Ababa.
End of the trip
- All entrance fee and permit
- Car and fuel
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guide
- All entrance fee and permit
- Car and fuel
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guide
- international flight
- Personal needs
- Gratitude
- Domestic flights
- international flight
- Personal needs
- Gratitude
- Domestic flights
Rock-Hewn Churches: The Tigray region boasts some of Ethiopia’s most iconic rock-hewn churches, many of which are situated on cliffs or in remote highlands, accessible only by hiking or trekking. These churches, intricately carved into the rock centuries ago, are both religious and architectural wonders. Visiting them offers an experience that blends spiritual exploration with physical adventure.
Rock-Hewn Churches: The Tigray region boasts some of Ethiopia’s most iconic rock-hewn churches, many of which are situated on cliffs or in remote highlands, accessible only by hiking or trekking. These churches, intricately carved into the rock centuries ago, are both religious and architectural wonders. Visiting them offers an experience that blends spiritual exploration with physical adventure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
