Historic Northern Ethiopia Holidays

What can you find in Northern Ethiopia that you won't find anywhere else?

Northern Ethiopia is known as the Historical Circuit for good reason, as every crevice of this region contains ancient treasures waiting to be uncovered. For history buffs, Northern Ethiopia holidays offer a truly ancient form of historical education, with rock-hewn churches dating back to the 12th century in Lalibela, the twin tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebre Meskel from the sixth century in Axum and the temple ruins from 700BC at Yeha, claiming the title of Ethiopia's oldest standing structure.

Begin in Lalibela at the legendary UNESCO-listed rock churches, which have been a focus of pilgrimage for Coptic Christians since the 12th century. Next, explore Axum – Ethiopia’s holiest city – and home to the Axum Obelisk, the tallest of the city’s many decorative stone pillars, dating from the fourth century. Equally wondrous are the natural charms of the landscape and our travel experts can design Northern Ethiopia holidays which perfectly combine the region’s storied past and present environment. Trek through the Simien Mountains or venture to the Danakil Depression, an otherworldly landscape featuring a lava lake and fluorescent yellow sulphuric plain, which appeals to the most adventurous of travellers.