Things to do in Axum, Tigray Region: The Best Walking Tours

Ethiopia: Home to over three millennia of culture, Ethiopia stands alone as the prime destination for travelers interested in ancient history. People come from across the globe to view the heavy hitter’s city of Addis Ababa but also to see some of the world’s most recognizable art and to taste Ethiopia’s famed cuisine. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors do it all, while cutting down on time spent traveling between attractions and waiting in line. And while the Ethiopian capital boasts enough history, masterpieces, and food to fill any itinerary, its central position near Ethiopia’s north makes it an ideal base for exploring farther afield. Axum, Lalibela, Simien Mountains, Gondar, and Bahirdar are popular 2 weeks-trip destinations from the capital city.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights: ADD to BJR, GDQ to Axum, Axum to LII and LII to ADD

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Take a 11 days tour around one of our northern routes including Danakil depressions, Simien Mountains, Lalibela churches, and ancient city of Axum. Escape into Ethiopia tours will take you the highlights of Ethiopia’s magnificent places. Ethiopia lands of extremes: having the Danakil Depression, Cliff-Top Churches, extraordinary Mountains and underground rock-cut churches. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors to explore this entire extremes. Start from the Danakil Depression, is currently over 100 meters below sea level; make it one of the lowest points on the earth surface. Simien Mountains (roof of Africa): Cloud piercing peak, shield secrete of Eden and cliff-top teaming with life. Simien Mountain is homes of endemic mammals including Gelada baoons. Axum was a political and religious capital around 3000 years ago and crowed obelisks tombs of the kings of Axum carved from Geraint with some towering over 33 meters tall. This memorial’s was seen stairway to heaven.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights:Addis Ababa to Bahir-dar, from Gondar to Axum and From Lalibela to Addis Ababa , Tour leader, Hotels as per the itinerary, Bottle of water everyday, Scouts fees in the national parks (Simen National Park). , Boat Cruise over Lake Tuna at Bahir-dar and local boat at Blue Nile , Military service in Danakil Depression

Exclusions: Alcohol Beverage , Lunch, and Dinner, Tips , Snacks

In this trip we will explore the ruins of the ancient Axumite Civilization covered a wide area in the Tigray Plateau. The most impressive monuments are the monolithic obelisks, royal tombs and the palace ruins dating to the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Also you will visit the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Things not mentioned in the inclusion

These are just three words which spring do mind when thinking about Afar Danakil Depression Tours, Dallol the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth & a surreal multi-hued field of sulfurous hot springs, Erta Ale the most active volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 km square caldera at its summit and the salt caravan trail of Berahale.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Any alcoholic drink fees, video and photographic expenses

"Sometimes it is not the destination of a story that matter most – It is how you get there, and the community you journey with.” As our philosophy depends on providing an Eco friendly, community based, sustainable tourism local tour and travel in Ethiopia, we are really committed and feel great responsible that our travel idea insures the benefits of the local communities you journey with! So, in joining this trip.... you will discover all about the hidden beauties of Ethiopia's historical, cultural, adventurous UNESCO world heritage sites and the local side of Ethiopians! Finally, we would loved to confirm you that this trip would be a great opportunity to discover all about Ethiopia from Yeha, Axumite, Zagwe, Solomonic until the current government and it includes off the beaten trekking of Simien Mountain, Denakil depression, Blue Nile Falls, churches of Lalibela, Gheralta mountain and Tigray churches!

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, All Domestic Flights , All Entrance Fee , Professional Tour Guide , Bottled Water

Exclusions: All Alcohol Drinks , Personal Laundry , Personal Souvenirs , Personal Tips , International Flight Expenses

We Are unique because we work to Promote Ethiopian History. Clients will feel great if they travel with us!

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

This Ethiopia holiday is tailor made, and introduces you to the natural beauty, rich culture, long history and friendly people of this country. Visit Ethiopia’s diverse historical attractions, from the monuments, museums and markets of Addis Ababa to the ancient capital of Gonder and the iconic rock churches at Lalibela. Ethiopia’s beautiful, natural landscape. This trip creates an opportunity for an exchange of cultures between you and the local communities as there are various moments to discuss and interact . visit Major historical sites of northern Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, accomedations , All Fees and Taxes, local Guide service

Exclusions: Domestic Flights , Dinner

We arrange air-conditioned vehicles in excellent conditions, clean and commodious. Our guides are professional.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per the program, All transfer in and transfer out services, Air-conditioned vehicle, All fuel expenses and Lubricants Expense, Professional guide, Local guides and Scout where needed, All entrance fees, Village and elders payments, Bed and Breakfast, Domestic Flight

Exclusions: International flights, Any alcoholic drinks, Any videographer or camera fee needed, Laundry service, Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax, telephone, Services which are not mentioned in the above section

Enjoy this tour with a visit to four stunning attractions in Ethiopia... if your criteria includes both landscapes (Highland and Lowland). Other than that there is a visit to one of the wonders of the world which is the rock hewn churches of Lalibela and Tigray, a medieval monolithic churches

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Danakil and Simien Mountain Full Board, Domestic flights Three flight with Ethiopian airlines, Accommodation with breakfast outside Simien and Danakil, Transfers and sightseeing’s in tourist standard vehicle, Entry fees to sights of interest as per itinerary, Guide services by our professional English speaking local staffs, All taxes

Exclusions: All items not shown as included

This is a full day trip in the ancient town of Axum. Axum is the center and cradle of Ethiopian civilization. The town of Axum is located in the northern Ethiopia in the Tigray national regional state. Axum located very close to Red Sea and Asmara the capital of Eritrea. Axum is a home to several ancient palaces, tombs, artifacts and other ancient historical objects. Axum is also believed to be the place where the original arc of the covenant is still reserved. The total duration of this tour is 11 hours. In this tour you will visit the following attractions: In the Morning:  - Obelisks - Under ground tombs - Archeological museum - St. Mary Zion church (old & new monastery) - Church museum In the afternoon: - Swimming pool of Queen of Sheba - Ezana inscription -Tomb of King Kaleb and Gebremeskel - Queen of Sheba place and finally visit Judith stele fields.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points within Axum town, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch