Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls Tour with Zege Monasteries

1 Day Round trip from Zegē Peninsula Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat trip on Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile
02 Visit the island monasteries of Azuwa Maryam, Debre Maryam, and Ura Kidane Mehret on the Zege Peninsula
03 Discover age-old monastery paintings and unique decorative styles
04 Interact with priests and see ancient manuscripts preserved in the monasteries
05 Spend the afternoon at the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tissat Falls

Explore the highlights of Bahir Dar, the capital city of the Amhara region in northern Ethiopia, on this day tour. Visit Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the legendary Blue Nile, and discover the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam, Debre Maryam, and Ura Kidane Mehret on the Zege Peninsula. Continue to the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tissat Falls, for one of the region's most beautiful natural sights.

Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana and visit the island monasteries of Azuwa Maryam, Debre Maryam, Ura Kidane Mehret, and Kbran Gebriale (not allowed for women), located on the Zege Peninsula.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Tana, Zege Peninsula Monasteries and Blue Nile Falls

Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am and travel to Lake Tana.
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana and visit the island monasteries of Azuwa Maryam, Debre Maryam, Ura Kidane Mehret, and Kbran Gebriale (not allowed for women), located on the Zege Peninsula.
Discover the paintings and the unique decorative style of these age-old monasteries.
Interact with the priests and see the ancient manuscripts stored here.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon, travel to the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tissat Falls, and spend time there until evening.

Overnight stay in the hotel.