3 Days Axum & Yeha

Axum, Yeha & Debre Damo

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 (07:45).  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

a)    Brana Hotel

b)    Remhai Hotel

c)     Africa Hotel.

2

08:30

Axum

Drive

After breakfast, drive to visit the ruins of Yeha, dating from the 8^th to 5^th centuries BC, and thought to be the capital of Ethiopian civilization before Axum.  Afterwards, visit the Debre Damo monastery, where the men (sorry!  No women allowed.) must climb up a 15-m rope to enter.  Return to Axum.

Breakfast

Overnight in Axum at

a)         Brana Hotel

b)         Remhai Hotel

c)         Africa Hotel.

3

Axum

Flight

Transfer to airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (09:35).

End of Tour

Breakfast