Shared Guided 4 Day Tour to Tigray Church

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Duration4 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
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Overview

Rock-Hewn Churches: The Tigray region is home to some of the most iconic rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia, many of which are perched on cliffs or high in remote areas, making them accessible only through hikes or treks. These churches, carved into the rock centuries ago, are both religious and architectural marvels. Hiking to them is an experience that combines spiritual discovery with physical challenge.

What's included

  • All entrance fee and permit
  • Car and fuel
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • international flight
  • Personal needs
  • Gratitude
  • Domestic flights

What to expect

Day 1: Addis Ababa-Axum
  1. Axum
    Pass by
    Flight Addis Ababa – Axum
    In the morning you will take a flight from Addis Ababa to Axum ,up on arrival checking in to your hotel we will take you for a city tour of the ancient city of Axum in which you will visit, Axum Tsion St. Mary Orthodox church, Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace), Historical landmark, Ezana Stone, Ezana Park and Garden, Arabtu Ensessa Church, King Bazen’s Tomb, King Bazen’s Tomb Ruin, Obelisk of Axum / Stelae Field, Queen of Sheba’s Bath and so on. O/n in Hotel
Day 2: Axum-Hawzien
  1. Hawzen
    Pass by
    After having an open air breakfast at your hotel we will drive to the northern Tigray to Hawizen and continue the excursion to Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery which entirely carved from the living rock. Visit and proceed to Yohannes Makudi, one of the early Ethiopian Coptic Christian churches which is accessed via a narrow cleft between towering sandstone walls. Overnight in Hawzen.
Day 3: Hawizen cluster
  1. Debre Mariam Korkor
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    Korkor Mountains
    After breakfast you will drive to Geraltha for 2 hours trekking visit the monastery of Mariam Korkor, which dated back 3th century. After a few minutes’ walk from Mariam Korkor you can visit the small rock church known as Abba Daniel’s Prayer room. Then drive back to Hawzien. Overnight in Hawzen.
Day 4: Abune Yemta Guh
  1. Abune Yemata Guh Church
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    Abune Yemata Guh
    This Day in the early morning you will drive 10km to Megab south of Hawzen and climb the mountain of Abune yemata to visit a 3rd century painting and finally after lunch drive to Mekele to visit the market and finally drive to the airport for a flight to Addis Ababa

    End of the trip

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your driver and guide will be waiting for you at the airport arrival hall or your hotel reception area. They will be holding a clear sign displaying traveler's name or Enat Tours company logo.

End point

Your driver and guide will be waiting for you at the airport arrival hall or your hotel reception area. They will be holding a clear sign displaying traveler's name or Enat Tours company logo.

Pickup details

Our guide will be waiting you outside the parking lot with the sign of our company name or your name

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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