Two Days Trip in Axum and its Surroundings
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About This Experience in Axum
Why Visit Axum?
Axum, Ethiopia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Axum provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Axum
You can reach Axum, Ethiopia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
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
What's Not Included
- Food , Drink and Accommodation
- Tips and personal natures
- International and Domestic Airfare
- And What is NOT included on the Inclusive List
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Axum Obelisk and City Tour
Up on arrival, meet representative of Gelila Ethiopia... 9 hours
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.
Visit Axum City Surroundings
VISIT GOBO DURA, THE QUARY SITE This morning, you will visit Gobo Dura 8 hours
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
