2 Days Axum

Days

Time

City              (Departure)

Transportation

Activities

Meal

Boarding

1

05:45

07:45

Addis Abeba

Flight

Check in for a flight to Axum

Early morning flight to Axum.  Upon arrival to Axum, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.  Today will be a full day visiting the sites of Axum, including the famous obelisks (one that was recently erected after being returned from Italy) and the archeological museum, the Queen of Sheba’s Bath (which supplies water to Axum year-round), Ezana’s enscription, King Kaleb’s tomb, King Bazen’s tomb, and the Queen of Sheba’s Palace.  You can also visit the St. Mary of Zion church, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept.  Men only are allowed to enter the old church.  Unfortunately, no one (except one specially chosen guardian monk) is allowed to enter the chapel where the Ark is kept. 

Lunch on your own

Overnight in Axum at Brana Hotel/Remhai Hotel/Africa Hotel.

2

09:35

Axum

Flight

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (09:35).

End of Tour

Breakfast