What to do and see in Tigray Region, Tigray Region: The Best Cultural Tours

Start your amazing 2-day eco trekking tour after visiting the famous rock hewn churches of Lalibela. On this tour you will hike to the Escarpment of Atabkit above Lalibela. On the way you will meet local highlander farmers, stay in their village where you will see their way of life, even take part on their daily activity, enjoy the magnificent and breathtaking mountain chain view... Your hike can start right in-front of you hotel in Lalibela, or right on the airport after your arrival.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, English speaking guide, A personal cook, Expenses for all the accommodation during trekking, All the food provided for you while on the hike, A porter and Donkey who will carry your bags with the things you need; you will only carry your own little backpack with the things you want to use on the way, like your camera and 1 bottle of water, Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, All activities on the trek -f.i. with the farmers, Possibility to safely store not needed luggage in Lalibela in our office., Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Entrance fee for Asheten Mariam monastery church

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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Bubbling volcano light up the night sky sulphurous mounds of yellow contort in to other worldly shapes, and mirages of camels cross lakes of salt. Laying 100m and more below sea level , the Danakil Depression is about the hottest and most inhospitable place on Planet Earth. In fact it’s so surreal that it doesn’t feel like part of planet earth at all . If you want Genuine, raw adventure few corners of the globe can Mach this overwhelming wilderness. But come prepared because with temperatures frequently saying hello to 50 Degrees and appalling roads visiting this region is more an expedition than a tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation full board and camping , Entrance and local guide fee for all destinations , Scout and guard fee, Unlimited Bottle of water , Domestic Flight/ Addis Abeba to Mekele 2way

Exclusions: International flight fees , Alcoholic drinks , Photograph and camera fees , Other personal interests fees

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

Axum was the center of the marine trading power known as the Aksumite Kingdom, which predated the earliest mentions in Roman era writings. Around 356, its ruler was converted to Christianity by Frumentius. Later, under the reign of Kaleb, Axum was a quasi-ally of Byzantium against the Persian Empire. The historical record is unclear, with ancient church records the primary contemporary sources.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program., Private Land Transport by Air Conditioned Minivan, Fuel, driver allowance, Professional English and French Speaking Local Guide, From and To Axum Airport Transfers, Bottled Water through out the Tour

Exclusions: Food , Drink and Accommodation, Tips and personal natures, International and Domestic Airfare, And What is NOT included on the Inclusive List

Over the centuries a series of churches of differing sizes and architectural styles were carved into cliff-faces and rocky-outcrops, many still in use today. Whilst following Ethiopia’s classic northern circuit through Lake Tana’s monasteries, Gondar’s castles, the Simien Mountains and Lalibela’s monolithic churches, we get off the beaten path and explore this beautiful region in the heart of Ethiopian history.Journey along Ethiopia's magnificent northern circuit .

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Tour escort/host, All Fees and Taxes, Local Guide

Exclusions: Domestic Flights, Lunch, Dinner, tour Not Mentioned In tour Itinerary

Islam arrived early in Ethiopia. The Prophet himself instructed his followers to respect and protect Ethiopians. In 615, Muhammed's wife and cousin sought refuge at Axum (Aksum) with a number of these followers. This group was fleeing from Mecca's leading tribe, the reactionary Kuraysh, who sent emissaries to bring them back to Arabia, but the Negus Armah protected them The building of the first mosque in Africa, Nejashi Mosque plus Ethiopia(Habesha/Land of the burnt skin) being a chosen land by Prophet Mohammed(PBUH) for refugees from the Qurayshis makes Ethiopia a chosen land known as “The Land with a just King”. Other sites like the Dana, Kerem, Aba Getiye, and Geta were scholars and “Saints” who taught the religion of Islam in their shrines and were very influential in the expansion of Islam in Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

With this 8 hours private small group guided tour of Aksum (Axum), explore ancient ruins, palaces, huge steles (obelisks), royal tombs, and religious sites. With your knowledgeable tour guide, have a deeper insight of the Ethiopian ancient civilization by visiting  historical sites of Axum. Learn more of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity by visiting St. Mary of Zion church and the Chapel of the Tablet  - Explore the Ruins of Aksum and see the huge steles of Axum at the Northern Stelae Field - Visit the ruin palace of the Queen of Sheba  - Discover ruin palace and tomb of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel, King Ezana’s Inscription and  Archaeological Museum Tour starts at 9:00 AM from your hotel or 12:00 PM from Axum airport. Tour price includes private vehicle, tour guide, bottled water, hotel/airport pickup/drop off. IMPORTANT: Because of Corona Virus, there is a mandatory quarantine of 1 week to enter to Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Axum is located in Tigray Region.

Inclusions: Comfortable insured private Toyota Minivan of 2015 Model which is equipped with air conditioning and seat belts, All transfer ins and outs, Knowledgeable English speaking tour guide , Bottled water and local snacks in the vehicle, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance and Coffee

Exclusions: Any accommodations, Entrance (admission) fees, Meals, And, any other personal expenses not mentioned in the "Included" list above

These tour to the northern part of Ethiopia will be done by using flight and the ground transportation. The Tour includes The city tour of Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Axum, and Lalibela, This are the major historical site of Ethiopia which some of them dates back thousands of years,

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Non Alcoholic Beverages, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: International & Domestic air tickets,, Any meal which is not mentioned in the included part, Alcohol beverages,, Tourist Insurance,, Video filming and photography fees,, Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc, All not mentioned in the included part

when you visit North Ethiopian Historic tour you will get the best experience of History, Culture and Archaeology.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 2 liter bottled water per day per passenger Driver allowance , English speaking guide Local guide fees, All Accomodations for 13 Nights

Exclusions: Private transportation, Use of bicycle, Anything which is not mentioned on inclusion.