Two Days Trip in Axum and its Surroundings

Overview

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French

48 hours

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Axum was the center of the marine trading power known as the Aksumite Kingdom, which predated the earliest mentions in Roman era writings. Around 356, its ruler was converted to Christianity by Frumentius. Later, under the reign of Kaleb, Axum was a quasi-ally of Byzantium against the Persian Empire. The historical record is unclear, with ancient church records the primary contemporary sources.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for with current and previous medical problems.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Axum Obelisk and City Tour

The Ruins of Aksum

Up on arrival, meet representative of Gelila Ethiopia Tours then check in to your hotel, and you will have a city tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legends narrate in the Kebre Nagast (Book of Kings) how the city of Axum as early as the 10th century B.C. was already the city where the Queen of Sheba resided. It is told that the son of Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, Menelik, brought the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem to Axum and it remained there to this day, preserved in a sanctuary. Famous long before the time of Christ, Axum was the capital of the long Axumite reign, one of the oldest African empires and represented a crucial trade connecting-point between Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years. Visit the Granite stone Stele of Axum, the Tombs of King Kaleb and his son King G/Meskel, the Ezana’s stone inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s palace and Swimming pool, and the Church of Zion, the final resting place of the True Ark of Covenant.

9 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Visit Axum City Surroundings

Axum

VISIT GOBO DURA, THE QUARY SITE This morning, you will visit Gobo Dura. This is important quarry for the Great stele of Aksum in which we found evidences of the unfinished stele and some marks on how the people quarried and transported the huge ones to the present location. At Gobo Dura tourists also can enjoy birds, monkeys /seasonally/,vegetation types, farming and generally the life of the rural society. Also, you will visit the lioness of Gobo Dura where a lioness is carved in a big granite stone. After a lunch a break, you will have a gentle walk on the old town of Axum. You will witness the change and continuity of the Axumite Empire through time. The old town is best place to enjoy an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony which is one of the most enjoyable events you can attend at an Ethiopian private house. The coffee is taken through its full life cycle of preparation in front of you in a ceremonial manner. Coffee is called ‘Bunna’ (boo-na) by the Ethiopians.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

From and To Axum Airport Transfers

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled Water through out the Tour

Private Land Transport by Air Conditioned Minivan

Fuel, driver allowance

All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program.

Professional English and French Speaking Local Guide

Food , Drink and Accommodation

Tips and personal natures

International and Domestic Airfare

And What is NOT included on the Inclusive List

Pickup points

Yared Zema International Hotel

Kebele 02 Axum Ethiopia

Africa Hotel Aksum

Axum Ethiopia

Hotel Delina

Fikada Kebele 02 Axum Ethiopia

Sabean Hotel

Axum Ethiopia

Armah Hotel

Aksum Univercity Street Axum Ethiopia

Axum Airport

Axum Ethiopia

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