Abune Yemata Guh & Unexpected Tigray Cluster Churches Tours
ID: GYG645435-1070003
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover some of the ancient odd monolithic rock churches of St Abune Yemata Guh & the most famous church of Abrha Wasba
Day 01:Addis Ababa -Mekelle - Hawzen
Activity Excursion to Abune Yemata & Abraha Atsbeha
This day you will take an early morning flight to Mekelle then on arrival we will be driving to Hawzen to climb in one the ancient rock churches of Abune Yemata Guh & we will have some walk by foot from Geraltha to visit the monastery of Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft) and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its dome and wall paintings dating back to the 5th century and its architecture . Then drive back to Hawzien to procced for Abraha Atsbeha, the first church in Ethiopia. Its interior is painstakingly decorated. Finally you will be driving to Mekelle for your late afternoon flight to Addis Ababa
Highlights
- Explore the most wonderful ancient churches of St Abune Yemata Guh
- Visit One Of The Ancient Rock Churches Of Abrha Wasba
- Climb To The Remarkable Landscapes Of Geralta Cluster Churches
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will pick all our clients from Mekelle Alula Aba Nega airport
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.
