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4-Day Tigray Rock-Hewn Churches
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4-Day Tigray Rock-Hewn Churches

Axum & Tigray4 Days / 3 Nights2–8 travelers peopleChallenging5 (0 reviews)7 Photos

Tour Overview

Climb to the world's most inaccessible cliffside sanctuaries in the Gheralta mountains: Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, and ancient Yeha.

Tour Highlights

Scale the vertical rock cliff to Abuna Yemata Guh (2,600m)
Hike to the mountain-top sanctuaries of Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor
Explore 5th-century BC Temple of Yeha
Stay in scenic eco-lodges with panoramic Gheralta sandstone views

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fly Addis to Mekelle & Drive to Gheralta (Hawzen)

Fly to Mekelle, drive into the Gheralta sandstone mountains, and visit the semi-monolithic church of Wukro Cherkos.

Flight to MekelleWukro Cherkos churchGheralta mountain drive
Stay: Gheralta Lodge or Vision Hotel, HawzenMeals: Dinner

What's Included

Included

  • 3 nights lodge accommodation with full board
  • Private 4WD vehicle, climbing assistants, scouts, and guide
  • All church donations, site permits, and airport transfers

Not Included

  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Tips
Starting from
$890
per person based on 2 travelers
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Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size2–8 travelers people
DifficultyChallenging
RegionNorthern Ethiopia

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