Day Trip Tigray churches with Local Guide Day Trip Tigray churches with Local Guide
ID: GYG806413-O-1287265
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a day trip to the Tigray churches of Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, and Daniel Korkor. Climb up the side of the Gheralta massif to reach the Abuna Yemata Guh church.
Embark on a day trip to the Tigray churches of Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, and Daniel Korkor. Discover the stunning architecture and history of these churches with the help of a local guide.
Begin your day with a walk to Abuna Yemata Guh, a church perched on the side of the Gheralta massif. Climb using foot and hand holds chipped into the sandstone rock. Walk along narrow ledges with sheer drops to the side. Reach the church by walking out on a ledge 1 meter wide with a 200-meter drop to the left. At the entrance, find a small cave and a wooden door built into the rock.
Continue to Maryam Korkor, the most impressive architecturally of the 3 churches. Admire a huge, high ceiling supported by 12 free-standing pillars. Wonder how the architect managed to carve so high from the ground.
Finally, visit Daniel Korkor before driving back to Mekele.
Highlights
- Discover the stunning Tigray churches of Abuna Yemata Guh and Maryam Korkor
- Visit the Daniel Korkor church, which is known for its unique architectural style
- Climb up the side of the Gheralta massif to reach the Abuna Yemata Guh church
- Admire the impressive architecture of the Maryam Korkor church's high ceiling
- Enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer from Mekele in a Land Cruiser vehicle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The climb to Abuna Yemata Guh is steep and requires climbing on foot holds and hand holds.
The walk along narrow ledges with sheer drops is not suitable for those with a fear of heights.
Maryam Korkor is architecturally impressive with a high ceiling supported by 12 free-standing pillars.
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.
