The awe inspiring and majestic GHERALTAMOUNTAINS contain 30 incredible rock-hewn churches. Abune Yemata Guh issituated on a spectacular cliff edge and to access this church you must bravelyattempt a precarious ledge; this small church is adorned with exquisite andancient artwork. Mariam Korkor is another impressive cross-shaped churchrenowned for its architectural features and is one of the largest churches ofthe area. Gheralta is home to a quarterof the rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia, famous for their stone workmanship,ancient paintings and manuscripts. Thereare also some wonderful churches to be visited on the plain.
In the morning fly to Mekelle. Then drive to Gheralta, en-route visit the churches such as Wukro Cherkos, Abrha-we-Atsbeha, Adi Kosho Medhanialem and Paulos-Petros. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
Duration: 6 hrs of activity
If you are physically fit climb Abune Yemata and Mariam Korkor churches situated on steeply hilltop. Otherwise, you can go to Dughum Selassie and Debre-Tsion. In the afternoon visit Abune Tekle Haymanot. Overnight: Planet Hotel Meal: Breakfast Overnight: 4- Star Hotel
In the morning drive to Mekelle to catch your flight back to Addis. In Mekelle you will visit the then graceful palace of Emperor Yohannes IV which is converted to a museum. The palace is majestic in design and has all the collection of the emperor’s throne, royal bed, ceremonial dress, rifles, and many other valuable historical collections can be seen in the museum. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight. In the afternoon/evening fly back to Addis.
Meal: Breakfast
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504
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
Hotel booking for the below festival period will be treated as special case: MESKEL FESTIVAL from Sep.24 to 30, ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL from Jan.07 to 10, EPIPHANY FESTIVAL from Jan.16 to 23 & Either in late January or early February (the summit date is moving), during AU SUMMIT
| Tour Name | Gheralta & Tigrean Rock-Hewn Churches Tour ETHH08 |
|---|---|
| Sales Validity Start | 06 January 2026 |
| Sales Validity End | 30 June 2026 |
| Duration | 3 day(s) |
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
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| 1 | USD 1229 |
| 2 | USD 1054 |
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3 to 4
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USD 983 |
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5 to 6
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USD 878 |
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7 to 8
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USD 773 |
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9 to 10
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USD 702 |
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11 to 14
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USD 632 |
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15 to 20
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USD 527 |