Axum

Day 1: Arrival in Axum. Morning: Arrive in Axum, one of Ethiopia's oldest and most historically significant cities. Visit the Axum Obelisks, ancient monolithic stone structures dating back to the Aksumite Empire. Afternoon: Explore the archaeological sites of Axum, including the ruins of ancient palaces, tombs, and the Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant. Evening: Enjoy dinner in Axum and rest for the night at a local hotel.

Axum

Day 2: Axum to Hawzen via Yeha and Debre Damo After breakfast, drive to the ruins of Yeha, believed to be the capital of ancient Ethiopian civilization. Then, visit Debre Damo monastery, accessible only to men who must climb a 15-meter rope to enter. Overnight is at Hawzen.

Gheralta Tours

Day 3: Gheralta Cluster, Morning: Explore more of the rock-hewn churches in the Gheralta cluster, including Abune Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, Daniel Korkor, and others. Afternoon: Continue visiting churches in the area, or opt for a hike to one of the scenic viewpoints overlooking the rugged landscape. Stay overnight at Hawzen.

Hawzen

Day 4: Return to Axum, Morning: Depart from the Gheralta area. Abreha we Atsbeha and Wukro Cherkos, each offering its own architectural and cultural treasures and have lunch then depart to Mekelle for your flight back to Addis Ababa.