13 days in Tigray Region Itinerary

Axum is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Obelisk of Axum, walk around Ezana Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, and steep yourself in history at Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebre Meskal.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Axum visit planner.

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 will leave for Adigrat on the 16th (Fri).

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

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Adigrat online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Axum to Adigrat in 2.5 hours. You'll set off for Mek'ele on the 19th (Mon).

Change things up with these side-trips from Mek'ele: Wukro (Wukro Museum & Wukro Chirkos Church).

To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mek'ele trip planner.

You can drive from Adigrat to Mek'ele in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Mek'ele are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 23rd (Fri), you'll travel back home.