4-Day Tigray Rock Churches Eco Trekking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Fly from Addis Ababa to Mekele and then drive to Hawzen

Bsed on your arrival time and date you will be taken to the airport so that you can fly to Mekele. When you get there, you’ll be meet our guide and driver. You will start drive to Hawzen. On the way, you can see the semi-rock-hewn church of Wukro Cherkos. is a must-see destination for travelers interested in history, religion, and architecture carved from a single piece of rock in the 4th century, this Ethiopian Orthodox church is a testament to the region’s rich religious history. Wukro Chirkos is an integral part of the stunning Tigray Churches complex. Then Abraha Atsbeha, who built the first church in Ethiopia. Its inside is designed with great care. At last, you’ll stop at Dugum Sellase.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trip to Debre Tsion Mariam and Yohannes Makudi

You will go on a trip today to the Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Monastery, which was carved out of live rock. The foundation of Debre Tsion is associated with the monk Abuna Abreham, who was a major figure in the ascetic monastic movement behind establishment of remote places of worship in the mountains of Tigray, and probably completed during the reign of King Dawit I (1382-1413). Inside, the church is rectangular in shape, 12.9 meters deep by 7.7 meters wide and high. Its vaulted and domed ceiling is supported by six cruciform pillars with plain capitals. Visit Yohannes Makudi, one of the first Coptic churches in Ethiopia. High atop the mountain and not visible from the ground below, this rectangular chapel has six freestanding pillars that support a ceiling carved with geometrical designs. While it’s best known for well-preserved murals, it’s less striking overall than Abuna Abraham and most visitors remember the intense atmosphere rather than the architecture.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit Korkur Mariam and Abune Yemanta

This morning, after breakfast, you will drive to the base of Geraltha to see Mariam Korkor, which was built in the 6th century. Although an unsightly green from the outside, this impressive, cross-shaped church is known for its architectural features (cruciform pillars, arches and cupolas), fine 17th-century frescos and church treasures. It’s also one of the largest churches in the area. The path begins around 1km from the road just southeast of Megab and involves a fairly steep one-hour ascent. Maryam Korkor is easily combined with nearby Abune Yemata Goh into an all-day trek After that, go back to Hawzien by car.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, you will drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa on time for your trip. Depends on your arrival trime in Addis Ababa you will make som shoping, soveniour and some Ethiopian costumes. In the evening, we will take you to an Ethiopian Traditional dinner where you can try some foods from Ethiopia and watch some traditrional dances from different ethnic groups. As always, coffee will be served at the event. After that, we will drope you to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for your home back flight. Based on your request we can make other distinations to visit in this tour package.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.