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Ethiopia · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Discover Ethiopia's ancient culture and major historical sites on this 5-day journey through Bahar Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum, and Addis Ababa. Cruise on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, explore the Royal Enclosure in Gondar, visit the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, and tour the ancient stelae fields of Axum. The experience also includes time in Addis Ababa to visit one of the country's most important museums before a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant.
Take a tour of the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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At a glance
Day by day
Fly to Bahar Dar on Ethiopian Airlines.
Visit the marketplace in Bahar Dar.
Take a boat tour on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and enjoy the boat ride.
Visit ancient island monasteries.
Overnight at the hotel located in Bahar Dar.
Drive through the countryside to Gondar.
Tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles.
Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art, especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.
Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines.
Take a tour of the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight at a hotel in Lalibela.
Fly to Axum on Ethiopian Airlines.
Tour the ancient stelae fields, standing for 2000 years.
Visit the new and impressive archaeological museum.
Visit other tombs and archaeological sites if time permits.
Overnight at the hotel in Axum.
Fly to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines.
Visit either the Ethnographic Museum or the National Museum, home of the 3.18 million-year-old skeleton "Lucy."
Optional souvenir shopping in the afternoon.
Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians.
Transfer to the airport for late-night departure if needed.
Where this trip takes you
Lake Tana, Fasil Ghebbi, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
The route
The fine print
Transport (TOYOTA Coaster Bus 2012 model, air-conditioned and fully insured)
Airport transfers in and out
Two liters of water during the daytime each day
Accommodation
Fuel
8% service charge and 15% government tax
English-speaking tour guide
International and domestic flight tickets
Video and camera charges, where applicable
Entrance fees and scout payment
Meals, lunch, dinner, alcoholic drinks, and other beverages
Any souvenir purchase payments
Visa expenses
Travel insurance
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Bahir Dar.
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