3-Day Axum, Yeha Temple and Surroundings

3-Day Axum, Yeha Temple and Surroundings

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Axum (City)
Discover the ancient and historic town of Axum with Kitano Tour and Safaris, home to some of Ethiopia's most remarkable cultural and historical treasures. Explore the famous Axum Obelisks and visit the Church of St. Mary of Zion, traditionally believed to house the Ark of the Covenant. Discover the ancient Yeha Temple and learn about life before the rise of the Axumite civilization and Christianity. End your experience at the vibrant Basket Market, where local communities gather to trade goods and experience everyday Ethiopian life.

Route

Start Axum (City) (Day 1)
Day 2 Visit Axum
Day 3 Visit Yeha Temple
End Axum (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Fly to Axum and Visit Day 2 :Visit Axum Day 3 :Visit Yeha Temple

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Axum (City)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City)
Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City)
2
Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Fly to Axum and Visit
Morning 🏨Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City) 🍽Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City)
It will be a 'Game drives' and day of city tour where you will be able to see Axum. The old and historical town of Axum with is Tourism heritages. During your day of stay in Axum, you will start the sightseeing that morning to the places listed below, • The main (northern) stelae field (The Obelisks) • Queen Sheba's swimming pool • Ezana inscription (from the 4th century) • King Kaleb and King Gebremekle tomb • Queen Sheba's ruins palace • St. Mary of Zion church (Where the ark of the covenant is), the Monastery church of St. Mary of Zion. Over night Axum. N:B:- "To ensure a seamless travel experience to and within Ethiopia, I highly recommend Ethiopian Airlines for both your international and domestic flights. Renowned for its reliability, convenience, and affordable services, Ethiopian Airlines ensures a smooth and comfortable journey.
Day 2 Visit Axum
Morning 🏨Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel located in Axum (City) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning after breakfast (if on Saturday), we will go to colorful Basket market under the biggest sycamore tree, it's the only basket market takes place every Saturdays. Then we will go to the whole market where locals exchange their goods coming from countryside's. You will feel a market that has a sense to the people. Then after returning back for lunch, we will go to trek to the lioness statute as it's around drive around 7 km from the town and about 20 minutes trekking to reach the lioness statute. It's called GOBO DURA. The place is an area where the obelisks of Axum comes from or it's the query site. Here is easy to trek and not very long. So the child will do the trekking with us. Over night Axum.
Day 3 Visit Yeha Temple
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning, Drive for 55 Km to visit YEHA temple. The oldest town in the history of East Africa. It likely served as the capital of the pre Aksumite kingdom of Da'amat. On the way we will pass through the chained Adwa mountains where the battle of Adwa takes place. Then We will return back to Axum in the afternoon to get your flight back to Addis.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Axum (City)

End: Axum (City)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews