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Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETH14

Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETH14

Overview

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. 

Activities
Activities

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 

 

  Duration: 1hr 15 minute (Domestic flight) 

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 

What’s Included
  • 2 Nights' accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
  • Meal: as per the program
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Payment for scout/ranger
  • One litre of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not included under the what is included section.
Contact Detail On Arrival


Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact us :+251115174204/4207/4203/4504

Cancellation Policy

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

Special Note
Important Note

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 

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Highlights
Tour Name Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETH14
Sales Validity Start 02 January 2025
Sales Validity End 31 December 2025
Duration 3 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 1083
2 USD 597
3 to 4
USD 457
5 to 6
USD 346
7 to 8
USD 299
9 to 10
USD 275
11 to 14
USD 258
15 to 20
USD 234