Exploring the Treasures of Tigray: 4-Day Journey

a comprehensive exploration of the Tigray churches while starting and ending in Axum, making it convenient for travelers arriving from other parts of Ethiopia or departing from Axum.
Day 1: Axum to Gheralta
- Depart from Axum early in the morning.
- Drive to the Gheralta area, known for its rock-hewn churches.
- Visit one or two churches in the Gheralta cluster, such as Abuna Yemata Guh or Maryam Korkor.
- Overnight stay in a lodge or guesthouse in Gheralta.

Day 2: Gheralta to Hawzen
- Continue exploring the Gheralta churches, visiting additional sites like Daniel Korkor or Abreha we Atsbeha.
- Drive to Hawzen, a town near many of the Tigray churches.
- Visit more churches in the Hawzen area, such as Debre Tsion or Yohannes Maequddi.
- Overnight stay in a lodge or guesthouse in Hawzen.

Day 3: Hawzen to Axum
- Depart from Hawzen and start the journey back to Axum.
- En route, stop to visit any remaining churches of interest.
- Arrive back in Axum in the afternoon or evening.
- Explore any sites in Axum that you may have missed on the first day.
- Overnight stay in Axum.

Day 4: Departure
- Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to visit additional attractions in Axum, such as the Queen of Sheba's Palace or the Stelae Park.
- Transfer to the airport for your departure, or continue with your onward travel plans.

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.

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.