The Holy city of Axum is located in NorthernEthiopia. Axum was once the center of a great empire and ancient civilizationand is a historical city with over 3000 years of history; it is home of theoriginal Ark of the Covenant. Ethiopian tradition dictates that Menelik I, theson of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon brought the Ark to Axum 3,000 yearsago and founded the Solomonic dynasty (of which Haile Selassie was the lastemperor). The Axum Empire was named as one of the four great powers of the worldalong with Persia, Rome, and China.
Duration: 1hr 15 minute (Domestic flight)
In the morning fly to Axum (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist by ETHolidays representative. Axum is a city more than 3000 years of history and once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization, home of the original Ark of the Covenant. The sightseeing of this ancient city includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary Chapel which is the repository for ‘Ark of the covenant’, the coronation yard, the Stelae Park, Tombs of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s inscriptions and Dungur palace (popularly known as ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace. Overnight: Sabean Hotel
Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
Duration: Full day city excursion
Excursion to visit the temple of Yeha and some of the Tigrean Roock-Hewn churches. You will visit Adwa battle field, the temple of Yeha, the oldest living monument in black Africa, and then Adi Kosho Medhanialem and Paulos-Petros churches. In the afternoon drive back to Axum Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
Fly back Addis Ababa. In the afternoon spend at leisure or go for shopping or optionally you will do partial city tour of Addis. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight. Meal: Breakfast
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact us :+251115174204/4207/4203/4504
Date of cancellation Penalty
More than 30 days before arrival No fees
Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value
Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value
Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Hotel booking for the below festival period will be treated as special case (MESKEL FESTIVAL from Sep.24 to 30, EPIPHANY FESTIVAL from Jan.16 to 23 & either in late January or early February (the summit date is moving), during AU SUMMIT
Tour Name | Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETH14 |
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Sales Validity Start | 02 January 2025 |
Sales Validity End | 31 December 2025 |
Duration | 3 day(s) |
Price Group | Price Per Person |
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1 | USD 1083 |
2 | USD 597 |
3 to 4
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USD 457 |
5 to 6
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USD 346 |
7 to 8
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USD 299 |
9 to 10
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USD 275 |
11 to 14
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USD 258 |
15 to 20
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USD 234 |