2-Day Tigray Church Tour Gheralta Mountains

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

Abune Yemata Guh & Maryam Korkor

Start early by driving from your base (e.g., Hawzien or Mekele) to the Gheralta region. The morning is dedicated to climbing Abune Yemata Guh, the most famous church, which requires a steep, exposed ascent up a cliff face (local guides provide hand/foot holds and assistance). After descending, have lunch before trekking up to the large cliff-face churches of Maryam Korkor and Daniel Korkor in the afternoon, which offer magnificent panoramic views and impressive murals.
Return to your hotel near Hawzien for the evening.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Vision Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Abreha we Atsbeha and Drive to Mekele

Begin the day with a drive to visit one of Tigray’s largest and most accessible churches, Abreha we Atsbeha. This monolithic church is carved out of a massive rock and is known for its impressive size, cruciform pillars, and beautiful 17th-century frescoes. Afterwards, visit a smaller, lesser-known but historically rich church, such as Dugem Selassie, before concluding the tour. Transfer to Mekele Airport for a late afternoon/evening flight or drop-off at your hotel for onward travel.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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