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Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual
The journey
Explore Ethiopia's cultural and historical treasures on a 7-day journey through Addis Ababa, Axum, Adigrat, Hawzien, Gheralta, Yeha, and Mekele. Visit major landmarks including the National Museum of Ethiopia, Trinity Cathedral, Merkato, Stele Park, the Church of St. Mary of Zion, and the ancient Yeha Temple. Discover remarkable rock-hewn churches in the Tesfa Cluster and Gheralta Mountains, including Mariam Korkor, Daniel Korkor, and Abune Yemata Guh. The tour ends in Addis Ababa with shopping, leisure time, and a farewell dinner featuring traditional Ethiopian dishes and folkloric dances.
Spend the day exploring the Gheralta Mountain rock-hewn churches, many of which are located on cliff faces and accessed by footholds and hand grips carved into the rock.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Take a city tour visiting the National Museum of Ethiopia, Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa.
Explore Mount Entoto for panoramic views of the city and insights into its early history.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Addis Ababa.
Check in to your hotel and take a short rest.
Visit the Stele Park, Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskel, and the Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed by Ethiopians to house the original Ark of the Covenant.
Explore the Palace of Queen Sheba and other ancient treasures of Axum.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Axum.
Stop at the ancient Sabean settlement of Yeha Temple, dating between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, known for its moon temple dedicated to the god Almuqah.
Continue to Debre Damo Monastery, accessible only by rope climbing and open to male visitors.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Adigrat.
Continue the journey to Hawzien.
Overnight stay at a hotel or lodge in Hawzien.
Visit Mariam Korkor, Daniel Korkor, and Abune Yemata Guh, known for their stunning views and unique architecture.
Overnight stay at a hotel or lodge in Hawzien.
Visit the rock-hewn churches of Abreha and Atsbeha, Wukro Cherkos, and other churches in the Gheralta region.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Mekele.
Spend the remaining time shopping and engaging in leisure activities.
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant with traditional Ethiopian dishes and folkloric dances.
Transfer to Bole International Airport for your departure flight.
Where this trip takes you
Abune Yemata Guh, Mariam Korkor, Yeha Temple
The route
The fine print
Enjoy meals on a full-board basis.
Travel in a high-roofed minivan for the entire trip.
Receive all transfer services in and out.
Access all sites with included entrance fees.
Benefit from an English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
Have local guide payments covered.
Receive one bottle of water per person per day.
Use included porter services.
Access laundry service during the trip.
Pay no additional government tax.
Client's domestic and international flight tickets
Photo and video camera charges
Visa and insurance payments
Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff
Personal shopping expenses
Any alcoholic drinks and other personal consumables
Walking stick
Walking shoes
Mosquito repellent body cream
Smoking cigarettes is forbidden in the compound of every Ethiopian Orthodox church.
Remove your shoes and hat when entering the churches.
Women are advised to cover their hair when approaching the churches.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Aksum.
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