Private Tour
Day trip to Tigray Churches
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique because it contains , History , Religion , landscape ,culture , trekking , walking and climbing then our travelers can get all those things in this particular trip.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Planet Hotel
Hawulti Semaetat, Infront of New stadium Mek'ele Ethiopia
Northern Star International Hotel
Adi Hawsi Mek'ele Ethiopia
Noble House Yehdega Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hadnet Sub City Woreda 17 Mek'ele Ethiopia
Milano Hotel
Ring Road Street, Mek'ele Ethiopia
Axum Hotel
Mek'ele Ethiopia
Hatse Yohannes Hotel
Selam Street Mek'ele Ethiopia
Romanat Hotel
Godena Musie, Near Da Gabir Church Mek'ele Ethiopia
Moringa Hotel
Ageazi Street, Around Bus Station Mek'ele Ethiopia
Desta International Hotel
Behind Mekelle University Adihaki Campus Mek'ele Ethiopia
What To Expect
We start our tour early in the morning by driving to Hawzien. Then proceed to Maryam Korkor. Although an unsightly green from the outside, this impressive, cross-shaped church is known for its architectural features (cruciform pillars, arches and cupolas), fine 17th-century frescos and church treasures. It’s also one of the largest churches in the area. The path begins around 1km from the road just southeast of Megab and involves a fairly steep one-hour ascent.
Just a couple of minutes’ walk from Maryam Korkor is the seldom-used church of Daniel Korkor. It sits atop a paralysing precipice, offers astounding views and has fine paintings.After enjoying Maryam Korkor, there is a short seven-ten min walk to Daniel Korkor. On the way I like to stop under a large sycamore tree, to take in the view and have a snack. Daniel Korkor faces out over the Haiwzen plain, and one of the best pictures of the valley can be taken as you approach the church. Overlooking a terrifying cliff is a small hole in the rockface—that is the entrance to Daniel Korkor. Inside, you will find that there are two chambers where it is believed that two monks lived, before it was converted into a church. The outer chamber is filled with vivid paintings in light pastel colors with a white background, which are very different from any of the other paintings in other churches
Options
Day trip to Tigray Churches
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must-do tour of incredible rock churches in Tigray
R6773QXryanh,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic experience visiting 3 extraordinary rock churches in a single day: Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, and Daniel Korkor! I travel to Ethiopia for work, and before heading back to Addis from Mekelle I made sure to schedule this one-day tour. Danakil Tour and Travel, and especially the driver Tesfa, had excellent communication and accommodated my last-minute scheduling. I was picked up at 7am by Tesfa from a hotel in Mekelle and we headed north towards Hawzen. We stopped for a nice breakfast together before meeting up with the local guide TK – the greatest guide someone can ask for! TK accompanied me on my ascent of Abuna Yemata Guh, and he was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and funny! He is truly experienced and passionate about being a tour guide and he made the hike so much more fun and memorable. The ascent of Abuna Yemata Guh was moderately challenging but definitely doable, and the locals assisted with the most difficult parts of the climb (remember to bring some cash for tips) and I always felt safe. Finally reaching the "most inaccessible place of worship" in the world is a spiritual experience that everyone should try to see for themselves! As I had to return to the Mekelle airport by 6pm, we decided to skip lunch and drove straight to the start of Maryam/Daniel Korkor. This hike was more physically challenging due to the long, steep ascent. Though I struggled through it as I was fairly out-of-shape, I could not have done it without the encouragement of TK and it was absolutely worth it. The views were stunning and I was truly speechless as TK gave me very informative tours inside the two rock churches. After making our descent, Tesfa picked us up and knew all the right roads to bring me back to the airport by 6pm. If you have one day or more in the Tigray region, definitely book a tour to see these awe-inspiring churches! Contact Tesfa (driver) WhatsApp: +251 91 329 8386 Contact TK (local guide) WhatsApp: +251 93 338 5456, email: [email protected], Instagram: @tkethiopia
Everything went smoothly
explorer208,
Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was actually trying to come last year but then I decided not to because of the conflict. Three years ago, the cloud of Covid descended on the planet, all travel ceased. Then with the conflict that embroiled Tigray from Nov 2020, there was no way to visit Tigray, and for much of the time even no way to call. Both tours were really enjoyable. The guides on both were excellent; they were very informative and I learnt a lot. The transport for the mountains tour was fine and lunch was very nice.
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