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5-Day Visiting Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh is a 5 days tour in Ethiopia via the Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh route, starting from USD 1789. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 days

Route
Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh

From
USD 1789

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Visiting Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh

The Gheralta cluster of churches are the most impressive. The scenery and sheer expedition of it all that makes this trip worthwhile. Visiting some of these churches involve climbing rock faces and navigating rocky passes up the plateaus. Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery which entirely carved from the living rock.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh
Starts at: USD 1789

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Visiting Tigray Churches & Abune Yemata Guh

Day 1: Arrival – Sightseeing Addis
Day 2: Fly Addis – Mekele – Drive Hawzen
Day 3: Excursion to Debre Tsion Mariam & Yohannes Makudi
Day 4: Excursion to Abune Yemata
Day 5: Drive Hawzen – Mekele – Fly Addis

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrival – Sightseeing Addis
Day 02	Fly Addis – Mekele – Drive Hawzen
Day 03	Excursion to Debre Tsion Mariam & Yohannes Makudi
Day 04	Excursion to Abune Yemata
Day 05	Drive Hawzen – Mekele – Fly Addis

Day 01: Arrival – Sightseeing Addis

>> You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and there will be a 'Game drives', begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Overnight in Addis.

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Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip as you explore the captivating landscapes and rich culture of Ethiopia. Welcome to an unforgettable adventure with Essence Ethiopia Tours!"

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Hotel Lobelia Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Day 02: Fly Addis – Mekele – Drive Hawzen

>> You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mekele. Be met upon arrival and you will have
a Game drives to Hawzen visiting en route the semi rock-hewn church of Wukro Cherkos. Then Abraha Atsbeha, the first church in Ethiopia. Its interior is painstakingly decorated. Finally you will have a stop at Dugum Sellase. Overnight in Hawazen.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Day 03: Excursion to Debre Tsion Mariam & Yohannes Makudi

>> This day you will have an excursion to Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery which entirely carved from the living rock. Visit and proceed to Yohannes Makudi, one of the early Ethiopian Coptic Christian churches which is accessed via a narrow cleft between towering sandstone walls. Overnight in Hawzen.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Day 04: Excursion to Abune Yemata

>> After having your breakfast you will drive to the foot of Geraltha to visit the monastery of Debre Mariam Korkor, which dated back 6th century. After a few minutes’ walk from Mariam korkor you can visit the small rock church known as Abba Daniel’s Prayer room. Then drive back to Hawzien. Overnight in Hawzen.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Day 05: Drive Hawzen – Mekele – Fly Addis

>> This day you will drive to Mekele in order to catch your flight to Addis. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.