Tigray: Gheralta Rock Churches, Axum and Yeha Temple Tour Tigray: Gheralta Rock Churches and Mountains (2 Days)
ID: GYG1142727-1752972
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the Gheralta Rock Churches of the Tigray Region on a guided tour. Visit the city of Axum, the Yeha Temple, and three Gheralta Rock Churches. Trek to the monolithic church of Abune Yemata Guh.
Embark on a journey through the fairy-tale-like landscapes of Tigray, a northern region of Ethiopia. Discover 1,000-year-old rock-hewn cave churches, monasteries founded by the Nine Saints, and the mighty Gheralta Churches, accessible only by climbing sheer rock walls and skirting cliff edges with no rope.
Visit the Debre Damo Monastery, where monks will tie you up in a rope and drag you up to their sacred place at the summit. Explore the historically significant city of Axum, the land of the Queen of Sheba and the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant.
Marvel at the thrill of driving over the Tigray Mountains. Visit the Yeha Temple, explore the Debre Damo Monastery, and trek to the monolithic church of Abune Yemata Guh. Finally, trek to Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of driving over the Tigray Mountains
- Explore the historically significant city of Axum
- Visit the Yeha Temple and the Debre Damo Monastery
- Trek to the monolithic church of Abune Yemata Guh
- Discover the Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor churches
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves some hiking and trekking, which requires modere level of fitness
Debre Damo Monastery requires being pulled up by a rope, and can only be accessed by men. Women wait at the base of the mountain housing the Monastery.
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off at Mekelle Airport or Hotel
- Tourist standard hotel (twin/double room sharing)
- Three meals per day, along with a bottle of water and a choice of hot drinks
- Fees related to all activities and entrances mentioned in the tour
- Ground transportation including a car, a driver, and fuel
- English-speaking guide(s)
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Photo and video fees
- Activities not mentioned above
- Tips
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.
