Axum: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1076809-1653715
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient treasures of Axum on a guided tour. See the Northern Stelae Field, visit the Queen of Sheba’s Swimming Pool, and explore the Church of St. Mary of Zion.
Begin your tour of Axum, Ethiopia’s oldest imperial capital, rich in archaeological and religious heritage. Head to the Northern Stelae Field and see the impressive standing obelisks, including the Great Stelae of Axum, carved over 1,700 years ago from single pieces of granite.
Visit the Queen of Sheba’s Swimming Pool, a large, ancient reservoir traditionally believed to have belonged to the Queen of Sheba. Then, view the ancient stone tablet inscribed by King Ezana in the 4th century, written in Sabaean, Ge’ez, and Greek.
Explore the underground tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebremeskel, showcasing early Axumite architecture. Walk through the ruins thought to be the palace of the legendary Queen of Sheba, dating back over 3,000 years.
Finally, visit the Church of St. Mary of Zion, one of the most sacred sites in Ethiopian Orthodoxy. According to tradition, the original Ark of the Covenant is housed here. Access the old church and the nearby newer cathedral, built by Emperor Haile Selassie.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Northern Stelae Field, home to the Great Stelae of Axum
- Visit the Queen of Sheba’s Swimming Pool, an ancient reservoir
- See Ezana’s Inscription, a stone tablet from the 4th century
- Explore the underground tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebremeskel
- Walk through the ruins of the Queen of Sheba’s Palace
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Northern Stelae Field
- Visit to Queen of Sheba’s Swimming Pool
- View of Ezana’s Inscription
- Exploration of Tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebremeskel
- Walk through Queen of Sheba’s Palace Ruins
- Visit to Church of St. Mary of Zion
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
