7-Day Danakil Depression, Axum & Tigray Churches Tour

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

Arrival and Erta Ale Volcano

Begin your journey with an early morning flight to Semera. After a brief coffee break, travel to Erta Ale, known as "Smoky Mountain" in the Afar language. This destination is one of Ethiopia's most physically demanding and unique natural attractions, featuring a rare permanent lava lake. Enjoy dinner at 17:00, then prepare for a trek to the rim at 20:00, where you’ll camp overnight to fully experience the volcanic landscape.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Erta Ale to Hamed Ela

Erta Ale to Hamed Ela
On this day, witness a breathtaking sunrise at the crater before descending for breakfast. After returning to Dodom, you have the option to visit Lake Afrera (seasonal) before continuing to Hamed Ela for an overnight camping experience.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Danakil depression to Mekelle

Drive to the Ragad salt flats to observe traditional salt mining. Proceed to Dallol, located 116 meters below sea level, to explore its vibrant geological formations, including Lake Assal and camel caravans. End the day in Mekelle, staying overnight at Libanos Hotel.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Homeland Hotel Mekelle

• Mid-range hotel located in Mekele (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mekele to Tigray Churches

Visit the historic Tigray Churches, starting with Abreha We Atsbeha Church, and then travel to Hawzen. After lunch, hike to Abune Abraham (Debretsion) Monastery Church, which is a moderate 50-minute trek. Return to Hawzen for an overnight stay at Vision Hotel.

Main Destination:

Tigray

Accommodation:

Vision Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gheralta Mountains - Abune Yemata Guh & Maryam Korkor

Enjoy a morning hike (approximately 1.5 hours) to Maryam Korkor Monastery, where stunning views await. After lunch in a nearby village, continue to Abune Yemata Guh, the most beautiful in Tigray region requiring a 40-minute hike. Return to Hawzen for another overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Gheralta Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Vision Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive Hawzen to Debre Damo Monastery&yeha

Yeha & Debre Damo Monastery
Visit the 7th-century BC Yeha Temple, followed by a trip to Debre Damo Monastery, accessible by rope climb (men only). Enjoy lunch in Adwa town before returning to Axum for the over night stay. Enjoy the evening in axum if time allows you will visit someplaces in axum.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Sabean International Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Exploration of Axum city

Exploration of axum to A on a journey of approximately 4 to 5hours. Engage in sightseeing at historic sites, including the Northern Stelae Field, Queen Sheba’s Pool, the Ezana Inscriptions, and the tombs of King Kaleb and Gebremeskel, as well as Queen Sheba’s Palace and St. Mary of Zion Church then conclude the tour return back to the destinations.

Main Destination:

Axum (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.