Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETHH06
The Holy city of Axum is located in NorthernEthiopia. Axum was once the center of a great empire and ancient civilizationand is a historical city with over 3000 years of history; it is home of theoriginal Ark of the Covenant. Ethiopian tradition dictates that Menelik I, theson of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon brought the Ark to Axum 3,000 yearsago and founded the Solomonic dynasty (of which Haile Selassie was the lastemperor). The Axum Empire was named as one of the four great powers of the worldalong with Persia, Rome, and China.
Activities
Duration: 1hr 15 minute (Domestic flight)
In the morning fly to Axum (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist by ETHolidays representative. Axum is a city more than 3000 years of history and once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization, home of the original Ark of the Covenant. The sightseeing of this ancient city includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary Chapel which is the repository for ‘Ark of the covenant’, the coronation yard, the Stelae Park, Tombs of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s inscriptions and Dungur palace (popularly known as ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace. Overnight: Sabean Hotel
Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
Duration: Full day city excursion
Excursion to visit the temple of Yeha and some of the Tigrean Roock-Hewn churches. You will visit Adwa battle field, the temple of Yeha, the oldest living monument in black Africa, and then Adi Kosho Medhanialem and Paulos-Petros churches. In the afternoon drive back to Axum Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
Fly back Addis Ababa. In the afternoon spend at leisure or go for shopping or optionally you will do partial city tour of Addis. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight. Meal: Breakfast
- 2 Nights' accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
- Meal: as per the program
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English-speaking local guide
- Payment for scout/ranger
- One litre of mineral water per person per day
- Any other expenses which are not included under the what is included section.
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact us :+251115174204/4207/4203/4504
Date of cancellation Penalty
More than 30 days before arrival No fees
Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value
Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value
Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Important Note
Hotel bookings
during the following peak periods will be treated as special cases and will be
subject to availability, revised rates, and applicable booking terms:
- Meskel Festival: September
24–30
- Ethiopian Christmas (Genna):
January 7–10
- Epiphany (Timket) Festival:
January 16–23
- African Union (AU) Summit:
Late January or early February (exact dates vary each year and will be
advised once officially announced).
Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge, & 5 to12 yrs. 00% of adult fair
- Single Room Supplement 115.00 USD
- Other language speaking guide 85.00 USD/group
| Tour Name | Axum Yeha and Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETHH06 |
|---|---|
| Sales Validity Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Sales Validity End | 31 December 2026 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 1028 |
| 2 | USD 579 |
|
3 to 4
|
USD 506 |
|
5 to 6
|
USD 393 |
|
7 to 8
|
USD 345 |
|
9 to 10
|
USD 335 |
|
11 to 14
|
USD 315 |
|
15 to 20
|
USD 290 |