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Axum Tour

Axum Tour

Overview
The Holy city of Axum is located in Northern Ethiopia. Axum was once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization and is a historical city with over 3000 years of history; it is home of the original Ark of the Covenant. Ethiopian tradition dictates that Menelik I, the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon brought the Ark to Axum 3,000 years ago and founded the Solomonic dynasty (of which Haile Selassie was the last emperor). The Axum Empire was named as one of the four great powers of the world along with Persia, Rome, and China.
Activities
Activities

In the morning fly to Axum (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays representative. Axum is a city more than 3000 years of history and once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization, home of the original Ark of the Covenant. The sightseeing of this ancient city includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary Chapel which is the repository for ‘Ark of the covenant’, the coronation yard, the Stelae Park, Tombs of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s inscriptions and Dungur palace (popularly known as ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel

Fly back Addis Ababa. In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do partial city tour of Addis. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight Meal: Breakfast “End of the tour”
What’s Included
  • 1 Night accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
  • Meal plan: As mentioned in the program
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Axum-Addis
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking local guide
  • One liter of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what's included section
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
Special Note
Important Note: The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate prior booking is required 1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations 2. Nov. 28 to Dec.04 during St. MARY’S FESTIVAL, only in AXUM, 3. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations 4. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis
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Highlights
Tour Name Axum Tour
Sales Validity Start 01 January 0001
Sales Validity End 01 January 0001
Duration 2 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 357
2 USD 244
3 to 4
USD 235
5 to 6
USD 206
7 to 8
USD 193
9 to 10
USD 193
11 to 14
USD 197