Ethiopia · Archaeology

1-Day Aksum Archaeological Tour with Obelisks and Ancient Tombs

1 Day Round trip from Aksum Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Aksum's ancient obelisks and relics of the Kingdom of Aksum
  • 02 Visit the ancient tombs of King Kaleb and Gebremeskel
  • 03 See the Ezana Stone, one of Aksum's key archaeological treasures
  • 04 Discover Dongur Palace and the St. Mary Cathedral Church

Spend a day exploring the archaeological highlights of Aksum, a city in northern Ethiopia known for its tall, carved obelisks and relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Visit the ancient obelisks, the Archaeological Museum, mausoleums, and other ancient attractions of the city.

Visit the obelisks, the ancient tombs of King Kaleb and Gebremeskel, mausoleums, the Archaeological Museum, the Ezana Stone, Dongur Palace, and the St. Mary Cathedral Church.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Aksum
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aksum Archaeological Highlights

Pick up from the hotel and discover the various archaeological highlights of the city.

Visit the obelisks, the ancient tombs of King Kaleb and Gebremeskel, mausoleums, the Archaeological Museum, the Ezana Stone, Dongur Palace, and the St. Mary Cathedral Church.

Return to the hotel.

Aksum obelisks, Ezana Stone, Dungur, Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion

Where this trip takes you

Aksum obelisks, Ezana Stone, Dungur, Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aksum 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private car and driver
  • Fuel
  • Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks
  • Water
  • Coffee

What's Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Domestic and international flight tickets
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aksum, Ethiopia
Tour start
Aksum, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Aksum.

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