Five Day Tour of Churches in Tigray
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Duration: 5 days and nights
Method of travel: – Car and Airplane
Tour Plan
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel. Start your exploration of Addis Ababa by taking a drive up to Mount Entoto for a breathtaking view of the city. Go down and head to National Museum to see the oldest hominids 'Lucy' fossil. Go see and continue to the Holy Trinity constructed in the WWII. Next, visit the Ethnographic museum, formerly known as the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To conclude, you head to Merkato, the largest market in East Africa. Stay in Addis for one night.
You will be taken to the airport for your trip to Mekele. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and taken to Hawzen, with a stop along the way to visit the partially rock-carved church of Wukro Cherkos. Next came Abraha Atsbeha, the initial church established in Ethiopia. The interior is carefully adorned. In the end, you will make a stop at Dugum Sellase. Spend the night in Hawazen.
You will go on a day trip to Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery, which is completely carved out of solid rock. Go see Yohannes Makudi, an ancient Ethiopian Coptic Christian church reached through a narrow passage between tall sandstone walls. Spending the night in Hawzen.
Following your breakfast, you will drive to the base of Geraltha to explore the 6th century monastery of Debre Mariam Korkor. Following a short stroll from Mariam korkor, you can reach the petite rock church called Abba Daniel’s Prayer room. Afterwards, return to Hawzien by car. Stay the night in Hawzen.
Having eaten breakfast in the morning, drive back to Addis Ababa which enables us to be there at the midday. You will enjoy the rest of your time in the afternoon in the city of Addis Ababa and if necessary you can do a souvenir shopping. In the evening you will be invited a farewell dinner and the end of the trip will be transferring you to the Airport for your international flight back home.
Included/Exclude
- Domestic flights
- Accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- All entrance fees
- Local guide
- Land cruisers car with fuel
- Lodge
- Photography or video fees
- Laundry service
- Alcohol
- Personal fee.
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Max Guests
49
Min Age
1+