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8-Day Historical Group Tour To Northern Ethiopia From Addis Ababa(three Domestic Flights Included )
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Archeology, Culture, History, Sightseeing, Wildlife

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description
  • Visit the northern part of Ethiopia for 8-day tour, which is known for its ancient churches and palaces that were built by the previous kings who ruled Ethiopia in different times. 
  • See the beautiful Blue Nile Fall that comes from Tana Lake. 
  • Head to the town of Gondar to visit Fasiledes compound that contains six castles 
  • Visit the Semein National Park, known for its beautiful landscape and wild endemic animals like Gelada baboon,Walia Ibaex,African wolf(red wolf) and clif springer.
  •  Go to  the ancient towns of Axum, and see the magnificent Obelisks still standing that were served  as a grave marker for the previous kings who ruled the kingdom.
Highlights
  • Visit the Ancient churches of Bahardar; in  ''the gaye'' penesula  monasteries which wete built 700 years ago and and the blue nile fall
  • Visit the  kamelot of Africa ;the castle of Gondar 
  • Visit the Axum oblisk,  A symbol of great civilizations of Ethiopia
  • Rockhewn churchs of Lalibela carved from a single rock 900 years ago
  • Day 1 : City tour in Addis Ababa expand_more
    • Meet the guide at the Addis Ababa Airport. 
    • Drive to the hotel for breakfast, and refresh for a while. 
    • Drive to the highland of  Entoto, the previous capital city of Ethiopia before Addis Ababa was established. 
    • Enjoy the view of Addis from the viewpoint at the top of Entoto  
    • Visit the palace of Menelek and empress Tayitu. (the then king & queen)
    • Visit Entoto Museum to see the royal treasure and artifacts inside.
    • Drive to the Ethnographic Museum to see the artifacts and household equipment of different ethnic groups, and the bedroom of Emperor Hailessilase; the last king of Ethiopia. 
    • Go to the national museum to see the famous Lucy (Dinkinesh) , one of the earliest ancestors who lived around 3.2 million years ago.
    • Have lunch in the lucy Gazebo restaurant situated near the compound.
    • After lunch, see the Trinity cathedral church, where the remains of Emperor Hailesilasse the( last king of Ethiopia) and his wife are found.
    •     Overnight in Addis Ababa hotel
  • Day 2 : Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar expand_more
    • In the morning, take the flight from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar.
    •  Take one and half hour drive to Blue Nile Falls to visit .
    • After visiting the Blue Nile falls, drive back to Bahardar for a lunch break. 
    • Take a boat trip to see the ancient churches on the islands of Lake Tana. 
    • Drive to Bahardar.

      Overnight in Bahardar

  • Day 3 Bahir Dar to Gondar expand_more
    • Drive to Gondar, it will take about 3 hours to arrive to the town of Gondar.
    • On the way, visit the town of Guzara the previous palace built by Emperor Fasil.
    • Drive to Gondar town to visit  Fasile Des compound Palaces and  Debrebirhan Silasee Church.
    • Over night  in Gondar 
  • Day 4 : Gondar to Semain National Park expand_more
    • Drive to Debark town, and visit the Semain National Park. See the endemic mammals like Gelada baboons, Walia Ibex, cliff springer, and African red wolf.
    • Head back to Gondar to take a flight to Axum.
  • Day 5 : Gondar to Axum expand_more
    • Arrive in Axum, and visit the Obelisks of Axum which are symbols of the great civilizations of the Empire. The Obelisks are also a grave marker for previous rulers like king Kaleb and his predecessors. 
    • Visit the museum of Axum contains lots of archeological findings and royal tressures.
    • Head to Axum zion Mariam which is a sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant.
    •       Overnight in Axum
    • Drive to the airport to take a flight to Lalibela 
  • Day 6 : Axum to Lalibela expand_more
    • After arrival in Lalibela have lunch and break
    • Visit Part one of the wonders of the world the Rockhewn Churchs of Lalibela carved from a single stone 900 years ago.
    •     Overnight in Lalibela
  • Day 7 : Lalibela to Asheton expand_more
    • Visit Asheton Mariam Monastery Church situated on the high lands. Take  Ride mules to reach to the top.
    • Lunch break 
    • Visit the second part of Lalibela Rock, Hewen church.
    •    Overnight Lalibela
  • Day 8 : Lalibela to Addis Ababa expand_more
    • Transfer from Lalibela Airport to go to Addis Ababa.
    • Arrive in Addis and enjoy a farewell dinner party.
    • End of the program 
What's Included
  • Accommodation, full board 
  • Domestic Flight fair 
  • guide fee
  • All entrance fees
  • Local guides 
  • Vehicle with fuel 
  • Driver allowance 
  • Pick-up and drop of at airports
  • Govt. Tax
What's Excluded
  • Tip for the guides 
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Tip for local guides
  • any personal expense 
What to bring
  • Trekking shoe
  • Mask
  • Medicine in case of altitude sickness 
  • Sunscreen 
Know before you go
  • The rainy season in the highlands of Ethiopia is June,July ,Augest and up to mid September .
Meeting Point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 3USD 6550 Per Group

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USD 6550 / group