Lalibela
Walk through the rock-hewn churches built as The Second Jerusalem.
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Come Home to Your Faith and History
Journey through Ethiopia's most sacred places with a welcoming community of English-speaking Orthodox Tewahedo travelers.
Sacred destinations
Places where faith was written in stone and water
Axum
Visit Saint Mary of Zion, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept.
Lake Tana
Travel across the source of the Abay, identified with the biblical Gihon, one of the four rivers believed to flow from Paradise, the Garden of Eden, into the land of Ethiopia. Island monasteries.
Upcoming pilgrimages
Two journeys, one welcoming community
Exact dates follow the US school breaks and are being confirmed. Reserve now at the current price, or ask us any question first.
Thanksgiving week
Thanksgiving Week Pilgrimage
A week of prayer, history and community during the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Dates
- Thanksgiving school break week in the US. Exact dates to be announced.
- Price
- $1,000 per traveler
- English-guided experience
- Accommodations and meals included
- Domestic air transportation included
- Guided historical and spiritual visits
Christmas week
Christmas Week Pilgrimage
Celebrate the Nativity season among Ethiopia's most sacred churches and monasteries.
- Dates
- Christmas school break week in the US. Exact dates to be announced.
- Price
- $1,000 per traveler
- English-guided experience
- Accommodations and meals included
- Domestic air transportation included
- Guided historical and spiritual visits
The journey
What your pilgrimage looks like
An outline of where we go together. The confirmed day by day itinerary is sent to every traveler by email.
Arrival
Welcome to Addis Ababa
You are met at the airport and brought to your hotel to rest, meet your guides and gather with fellow travelers.
Lalibela
The rock-hewn churches
Guided visits through the churches carved from living rock, built as The Second Jerusalem, with time for prayer and reflection.
Axum
Saint Mary of Zion
Visit the ancient capital and the church where the Ark of the Covenant is kept, with the stelae fields and early Christian history nearby.
Lake Tana
Island monasteries
Travel by boat across the source of the Abay to the monasteries that have kept the faith and its manuscripts for centuries.
Farewell
Blessing and departure
A final gathering with your group before your return flight home.
What is included
Cared for from arrival to farewell
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Domestic flights between destinations
- Airport transfers
- English-speaking guides
- Historical and spiritual tours
- Group transportation
- Community pilgrimage experience
Please note: international airfare to Ethiopia is not included unless later specified.
How it works
Four simple steps
Choose your preferred pilgrimage.
Reserve your place securely online.
Receive your itinerary and travel details by email.
Travel together as one community.
Ready when you are
Reserve your place, or ask us first
Book online today at $1,000 per traveler, or send your details below and we will answer your questions and keep you updated.
Reserve Your PlaceAbout us
Tewahedo Pilgrimages creates welcoming, English-language journeys that help Orthodox Tewahedo travelers reconnect with Ethiopia's ancient faith, sacred history and spiritual heritage.
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is this pilgrimage for?
Orthodox Tewahedo travelers and anyone drawn to Ethiopia's ancient faith and sacred history. Families, couples, solo travelers and church groups are all welcome.
Is the entire experience conducted in English?
Yes. Guiding, spiritual explanation and day to day communication are all in English.
What is included?
Accommodations, meals, domestic air transportation between destinations, airport transfers, English-speaking guides, historical and spiritual tours, group transportation and the community pilgrimage experience.
Is international airfare included?
International airfare to Ethiopia is not included unless later specified.
How will we travel within Ethiopia?
By domestic flights between destinations and by group transportation on the ground, together with your guides.
When will pricing be announced?
Pricing is set at $1,000 per traveler for now while the final itinerary is confirmed. If anything changes, travelers who have already booked will be contacted directly.
Can families and solo travelers join?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcomed into the group, and families are very warmly received.
How do I reserve my place?
Choose your pilgrimage and complete your booking online. Your place is held once payment is received.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Full details will be provided before departure. Please contact us with any question about your booking.