Ethiopia · TIGRAY & GHERALTA TOURS
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The Gheralta churches sit on top of sandstone towers and reaching some of them means a scramble with a hand from the priest at the top. Below are the best Tigray tours: which churches each takes in, how much climbing is involved, whether Mekele or Hawzien makes the better base, and what guides and entry fees add.
12-day Ethiopia tour linking Simien hikes, Lalibela rock churches, Danakil salt and Erta Ale, then Axum and Addis Ababa sights.
“My wife and I booked a custom tour of Ethiopia through ETT Travel. Our handler Simoneh organized the entire trip for us according to the places we wanted to experience. He was a very good communicator both during the planning stage anRead more”
Hike to Tigray’s rock-hewn churches with a flexible private guide, tickets included, and time for stories behind ancient paintings.
“Haile was able to accommodate to all my needs by going above and beyond. Together with his colleague from Mekelle they made my trip to Tigray once in a life time. He was able to engage all of us at our level with a lot of care.”
Five days linking Lalibela, Axum, Tigray and Danakil. Flights, meals and UNESCO churches included, plus Erta Ale’s lava lake.
“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”
Five days in Ethiopia, from Lalibela and Axum to Erta Ale and Danakil, with domestic flights, 4x4 travel, hotels, camping, and meals.
“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”
From Axum, hike to Abune Yemata Guh and Megab at Hawzen for cliffside churches, guided history, pickup, mobile ticket.
“Solomon and his brother Arre are great tour operators with a vast network of people to assist you with all possible requests and schedule adjustments in your travels in Ethiopia.”
4 days from Axum to Danakil and Tigray churches, with a steep rock-hewn church climb and Erta Ale night views plus Dallol salt colors.
“We had an absolutely incredible time in Ethiopia with Arre!”
Two-day Tigray churches trip from Mek'ele: Debre Damo artifacts, overnight Hawzien, and three Gheralta Rock churches with included fees.
“Ho fatto questo tour con un amica,pensavo che potessero essere una bella esperienza ed invece ha superato di tantissimo le mie aspettative! Un posto fantastico che consiglio a tutti! Con ETT ho fatto due tour e ci siamo trovate benissimo! Consiglio a tutti di vivere questa bella esperienza e di farla con professionalità!”
Two days in Ethiopia’s Gheralta Mountains with a private English guide, 4WD ride, and visits to rock-hewn churches in Tigray.
“with in 2 days I have had lots of experience. hiking, visiting stunning landscape with old rock hewn church. plus we visited local community.”
