Axum City Tour
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Axum is the center and cradle of Ethiopian civilization not only that Axum is the most sacred city in Ethiopia and final resting place of the Ark of Covenant . in addition to that , our guides are professional and educated once. When you go to the sites you will be amazed the Axumite people were great and powerful in between we offer coffee ceremony around the museum for refreshment.8 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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All entrance fees
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Transportation and water
Tips and Gratitude
Food and Alcoholic drinks
Entry Visa ,Flights and tickets
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The Ruins of Aksum
, Axum, EthiopiaThe tour includes the main stelea park. 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 .
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
King Ezana's Inscription
Axum, EthiopiaEzana inscription is located 1 km north of the obelisk park and this site was found by three farmers in 1981 just in a field . This inscription was erected by King Ezana and written in three languages ; Geez , Greek and Sabean and it tells about the war story of the king how he defeated his enemy in the war .30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included3
Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskal
Axum, EthiopiaThe tomb of King Kaleb and his son King Gebremeskel is found 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
Axum, EthiopiaThe first church of St. Mary was built in the 4th c by the first christian kings of Axum King Ezana and Syzana . After that , other churches were built by different rulers at different times .
Axum is the most holiest city in Ethiopia even in Africa due to the ark of Covenant existing in the new building of Axum then Axum become the home of all Ethiopian churches as well the city become the second Jerusalem.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Queen of Sheba Palace
Axum, EthiopiaDongur palace is localy called the palace of Queen of Sheba. This wise Queen was living in the 10th c B.C . She was the mother of Menilik I the one he went to his father King Solomon and brought the Ark of Covenant to Axum then he become King of Axum .1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Queen of Sheba's Bath
Enno Littmann St., Axum, EthiopiaThe pool 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 . Local people are using to day for swimming , timket festival and cleaning materials .30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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we can pick you up from where you are in the town View Location
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we can pick you up from where you are in the town View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We will pick you up from Axum Airport , and give you transfer in to your hotel and next day after you finish your city tour will give you transfer out to Axum Airport/hotel .
- Travelers will be picked up 2 hours before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with any kind of diseases.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThe clients has to summit their tickets one day before they start they trip. In-case if you don't have enough time you can contact us through our email.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Africa/Addis_Ababa time to receive 100% refund.
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