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Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual
The journey
Explore Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region in northern Ethiopia, on a 2-day tour featuring the island monasteries of Lake Tana, the city's lively markets, and the Blue Nile Falls. Visit monasteries dating from the 13th to 16th centuries, look out for hippos on Lake Tana, and climb Bezawit Hill for spectacular views over the lake, the Blue Nile, and Bahir Dar. This tour also includes time to discover the open-air, grass basket, and animal markets of the city.
Climb Bezawit Hill for spectacular views over Lake Tana, the Blue Nile, and the city of Bahir Dar.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Take a boat ride to visit the island monasteries of Lake Tana, dating from the 13th to 16th centuries.
See hippos at Lake Tana.
Enjoy a lunch break.
Tour around the city of Bahir Dar and visit the open-air market, grass basket market, and animal market.
Climb Bezawit Hill for spectacular views over Lake Tana, the Blue Nile, and the city of Bahir Dar.
Overnight in Bahir Dar (hotel, lodge, or pension).
Drive to Tis Abay to visit the Blue Nile Falls.
Return to Bahir Dar.
Where this trip takes you
Lake Tana island monasteries, Bezawit Hill viewpoints, Blue Nile Falls, Bahir Dar markets
The route
The fine print
Boat services
English-speaking Ethiopian guide
Car services to the Blue Nile Falls and for the city tour
Entrance fees for 2-3 monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls
Two bottles of water per day
Personal expenses
Logistics
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Lake Tana.
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