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28 Dec
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29 Dec
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30 Dec
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Day trip to Axum, the Center of Ancient Civilizations
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Next availability: Sat, 28 Dec
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AUD 257.6
Highlights
This is a full day trip in the ancient town of Axum. Axum is the center and cradle of Ethiopian civilization. The town of Axum is located in the northern Ethiopia in the Tigray national regional state. Axum located very close to Red Sea and Asmara the capital of Eritrea. Axum is a home to several ancient palaces, tombs, artifacts and other ancient historical objects. Axum is also believed to be the place where the original arc of the covenant is still reserved.
The total duration of this tour is 7 hours. On this tour, you will visit the following attractions:
- Northern Stelae Field
- Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
- Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskal
- Queen of Sheba Palace
- Queen of Sheba's Bath
Itinerary
Axum
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be picked up from any of your location in Axum city.Northern Stelae Field
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBegin the tour with a visit to Northern Stelae field. These famed granite obelisks are relics of this time and have gained UNESCO World Heritage site status. The tallest, the Great stelea, has fallen and broken in to six massive pieces, but when standing was 33 meters (108 feet) tall and weighed about five hundred twenty tones and other remarkable pre - Christian monuments.Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion. The first church of St. Mary was built in the 4th century by the first christian kings of Axum King Ezana and Syzana. The Church of our Lady Mary of Zion is believed to be the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. This makes Axum to be considered the second Jerusalem and the holy city in Christian tradition.Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskal
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the tomb of King Kaleb and his son King Gebremeskel located on 2 km north of the city and built at strategic place. This site was built in the 6th c and excavated in 1906 by the German Archaeologist.Queen of Sheba Palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Queen of Sheba Palace is localy called the Dongur palace. This wise Queen was living in the 10th century B.C. She was the mother of Menilik I the one who went to his father King Solomon and brought the Ark of Covenant to Axum then he become King of Axum.Queen of Sheba's Bath
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Queen of Sheba's Bath was built by Queen of Sheba for her own recreational purpose according to the local tradition but people call it Mayshum means the chieftain water. Today local people use the pool for swimming and during epiphany festival.Axum
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the tour you will be transferred to your preferred location in Axum city. End
What's included
INCLUDED
Bottled water
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points within Axum town
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
NOT INCLUDED
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch
Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Address
Axum, Ethiopia
Provider
Majesty Ethiopia Tours
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