October 15, 2021

Lake Tana islands and monastery

There are more than 10 ancient churches and monasteries on the lake “Tana” islands, this all are made before 14 century each of them fund in different island and peninusula, in some cases you can find 2 churches in just one island, there are 37 islands on Lake Tana with ever green landescape also you can find coffee farms and the best spot to watch the endemic birds of Ethiopia, You will observe the priceless ancient history’s and natural attractions of Ethiopia in the lake Tana area, this lake is the starting point of the world longest river Blue Nile, the following are the most famous churches and monasteries: Dega Istifanos, Ura Kindanemihret, Kibran Gebreal, Narga Selassie, Debre Mariam and many more. Our Historical tour package to Ethiopia will give you a chance to visit this ancient monastries, while visiting the monasteries we will include a mini walking Ethiopia coffee tour.

Tana Cherkos

Is well known by the resting place of the Ark of the covenant from 400 BC to 400AD then later move to St marry church of Axum not only this ancient history tells that St marry is been stayed in this church for about 3 months during her travel to Egypt.

Ura Kidane Mihret

Is an ancient church build in 16th century every inch of the wall is very colorful and showing censes of miracles.

Kibran Gebriel

In this church you can find ancient manuscripts books and the well known ancient Gospel.

Dega Istifanos

It’s founded in the 15th century it is remarkable church next to Tana cherkos due to the Ark of the Covenant, it’s been kept here for temporary period secretly.

Zege peninsula

The Zege peninsula found on south western shore of the lake Tana you can see about 6 churches and monastery such as, Zege Giorgis, Bete Mariam, Ura Kidane Mehret , Azwa Mariam , Tekle Hymanot and Debre Selasie this island is also a place which have got large natural forests, coffee farms harbors so many