4-Day Tigray Rock-Hewn Churches and Monasteries Exploration
Highlights
Hawzen, Mekele
religious, photography, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a 4-day journey through Ethiopia’s captivating Tigray region, where ancient history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes blend seamlessly. Discover centuries-old rock-hewn churches and monasteries, including Wukro Cherkos, Abraha Atsbeha, Debre Tsion Abune Abreham, and Debre Mariam Korkor, each showcasing remarkable architecture and religious heritage. Travel through dramatic highland scenery, immerse yourself in local culture, and conclude with a warm farewell in Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Fly from Addis Ababa to Mekele and Drive to Hawzen
- Take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Mekele.
Meet your guide upon arrival and begin the drive to Hawzen.
Stop to visit the partially rock-carved church of Wukro Cherkos.
Explore the historic Abraha Atsbeha Church, one of Ethiopia’s earliest churches, beautifully adorned inside.
Visit Dugum Sellase before continuing to Hawzen.
Arrive in Hawzen and settle in for the night.
Accommodation: Hawzen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 2 – Explore Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery
- Take a day trip to Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery, carved entirely out of solid rock.
Discover Yohannes Makudi, an ancient Ethiopian Coptic Christian church reached via a narrow passage between tall sandstone walls.
Learn about the region’s religious heritage and admire the artistry of the structures.
Return to Hawzen for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hawzen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 3 – Visit Debre Mariam Korkor and Abba Daniel’s Prayer Room
- Drive to the base of Geraltha to visit the 6th-century Debre Mariam Korkor Monastery.
Enjoy the climb and take in panoramic views along the way.
Walk a short distance from Mariam Korkor to see the small rock church known as Abba Daniel’s Prayer Room.
Return to Hawzen in the afternoon.
Spend the night in Hawzen.
Accommodation: Hawzen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 4 – Return to Addis Ababa
- Drive from Hawzen to Mekele and take a flight back to Addis Ababa.
Enjoy free time in Addis Ababa in the afternoon for city exploration or souvenir shopping.
Attend a farewell dinner in the evening.
Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |