13 days in Tigray Region Itinerary

Axum is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Obelisk of Axum, stroll around Ezana Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, and steep yourself in history at Northern Stelae Field.

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Geneva, Switzerland to Axum is an approximately 20-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Geneva to Axum. You'll set off for Adigrat on the 17th (Sat).

Step out of Adigrat with an excursion to Abuna Yemata Guh church in Hawzen--about 1h 20 min away.

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Getting from Axum to Adigrat by car takes about 2.5 hours. You'll set off for Mek'ele on the 20th (Tue).

Explore Mek'ele's surroundings by going to Wukro (Wukro Museum & Wukro Chirkos Church).

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Traveling by car from Adigrat to Mek'ele takes 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Mek'ele are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You will leave for home on the 24th (Sat).