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2-Day Exploration Of Tigray Rock-Hewn Churches
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Battlefield, Religious, Climbing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this tour and explore the cultural and architectural wonders of Tigray, Ethiopia, during this captivating 2-day tour. Journey from Mekelle to Wukro, visiting the Wukro Cherkos and Abreha churches before settling in Hawaii. The second day unveils the breathtaking Tigray Churches: Abuna Yemata Guh, with its daring ascent and stunning location; Maryam Korkor, showcasing impressive architecture; and Daniel Korkor.

Highlights
  • Explore Wukro's historic Cherkos and Abreha churches
  • Conquer the daring ascent to Abuna Yemata Guh for stunning views
  • Marvel at Maryam Korkor's impressive architecture with twelve pillars
  • Discover the cultural significance of Daniel Korkor among Tigray Churches
  • Day 1: Wukro Cherkos And Abreha We Atsbeha expand_more
    • After an early breakfast, we will drive to Wukro, which is 43km from Mekelle and takes an hour's drive. 
    • We will visit the Wukro Cherkos church. 
    • Afterwards, we will drive about 15km to visit the church of Abreha. 

    We will then drive to Hawaii for our night.

  • Day 2: Abune Yemata, Mariam Korkor expand_more
    • Today, after an early breakfast, we will visit three churches; we will leave 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 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 turns 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 narrow ledges with sheer drops to the side are not 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.
    • Of the three, Maryam Korkor is the most impressive architecturally. Twelve free-standing pillars support a vast, high ceiling. Looking at it, you could not help but wonder how the architect managed to carve so high from the ground. Afterwards, we drive to Axum, the overnight hotel.
    • Note: This tour can be started depending on your flight schedule from Axum or Mekelle.
What's Included
  • All needed entrance fees for each church
  • Scout
  • Guide 
  • Transport 
  • Driver and driver allowance 
  • Accommodation in a touristic standard that has free wifi and a clean room with a hot shower 
What's Excluded
  • Alcohol
  • flight tickets 
  • Tip for the guides and priest
What to bring
  • Hiking boots 
  • Sunglass
  • Sunscreen, raincoat, if there is a rainy season, it is well needed 
Know before you go
  • Not allowed for pregnant 
  • Height problems like phobia
  • Blind 
Meeting Point

Mekelle, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 8 USD 250 Per Person
Child
1 To 8 USD 200 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 250 / person