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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview
Step off the beaten path and discover the raw beauty of northern Ethiopia. This unique 2-day journey combines breathtaking treks through the Gheralta Mountains with intimate encounters in local communities. Climb to ancient rock-hewn churches carved into towering cliffs, marvel at centuries-old frescoes, and wake up to sweeping sunrise views over dramatic escarpments.
Stay in community-run lodges and guesthouses, where you’ll share meals, stories, and traditions with local families. From honey tasting and bread baking to unforgettable treks in the Degamba Valley, this experience connects you directly with the culture and landscapes that make Tigray so remarkable.
Perfect for adventurous travelers and culture seekers, this tour offers more than just stunning views,it gives you a chance to live Ethiopia, not just see it.
What's included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Accomidation
English speaking guide
Entrance fee
Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: Addis Ababa - Mekele
Mek'ele
7h
We drive approximately 47 km to Wukro Chirkos, an ancient Orthodox Tewahedo monolithic church in northern Ethiopia, known for its cruciform layout and historical significance since the 19th century. Next, we visit the impressive Abreha and Atsebha Church, located 15 km west of Wukro, carved into red rock and famed for its murals and treasures, including a prayer cross believed to belong to Ethiopia’s first bishop, Frumentius. Afterward, we proceed to Hawzien for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Hawzen - Mekelle - fly to Addis Ababa
Abune Yemata Guh Church
8h · Admission ticket included
Today after an early breakfast we will visit three churches; we will leave from the hotel and visit the Tigray Churches of Abuna Yemata Guh; Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor. All of which are very different in style but stunningly beautiful in their own way.
To visit Abuna Yemata Guh, walking for about an hour to commence a steep ascent up the side of the Gheralta massif. This steep ascent soon turn into a climb using foot holds and hand holds chipped into the sandstone rock by the passage of many hands and feet. The climb and the walk along very narrow ledges with sheer drops to the side is not one for the faint hearted. The church itself can be reached by walking out on a ledge one meter wide and with a 200m drop to the left hand side. At the entrance there is a small cave and a wooden door built into the rock.
After we drive to Mekelle for over night or fly to Addis.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The guide will pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Addis Ababa, either in the lobby or at the designated area, holding a sign with your name
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
