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Day Trip to Axum, the Heartland of Ethiopian Civilization is a tour in Axum. Day Trip to Axum, the Heartland of Ethiopian Civilization has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Journey back in time to the legendary city of Axum, the heart of Ethiopia’s ancient civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This exclusive day trip is your chance to walk among towering obelisks, explore hidden tombs, and uncover the secrets of a kingdom that once rivaled Rome & Persia.

What you will Visit:

✔ The Great Stelae Fields; Marvel at the iconic Axum Obelisks, some standing over 20 meters tall, carved with intricate details over 1,700 years ago.

✔ Queen of Sheba’s Palace; Step into the ruins of her legendary palace and imagine the splendor of her reign.

✔ Ark of the Covenant Chapel; Visit the sacred Church of St. Mary of Zion, where tradition says the Ark rests.

✔ King Ezana’s Inscription; See the ancient stone tablet in three languages, Ethiopia’s version of the Rosetta Stone.

✔ Underground Tombs; Venture into the mysterious Tomb of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel, filled with ancient relics and stories of Axumite kings.

Book now & explore Ethiopia’s greatest ancient wonder!

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$152.57 per person

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Ethiopia

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