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The journey
Discover the cultural and natural treasures of northern Ethiopia on this 7-day journey through vibrant city life, sacred heritage, ancient royal history, and dramatic highland landscapes. Begin in Addis Abeba with key cultural landmarks, then travel north for boat trips on Lake Tana, the Blue Nile waterfall area, Gondar's royal castles, and trekking in Simien Mountain National Park in search of endemic wildlife. The journey continues to Lalibela's remarkable rock-hewn churches, one of Ethiopia's most iconic UNESCO-listed sites, before ending back in the capital with a flavorful food tour.
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Day by day
City tour in Addis Abeba to visit the Ethnographic Museum, Mercato - one of Africa's largest outdoor markets, Trinity Cathedral, and the resting palace of King Haileselassie.
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Boat trip to visit Lake Tana monasteries and the Blue Nile waterfall.
Visit the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian kings beginning in the early 17th century, and the beautiful Debre Berhan Selassie Church.
Trekking and hiking with panoramic views of the Simien Mountains. It is home to endemic mammals like the gelada baboon and Walia ibex.
Visit the eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Visit the second group of rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela.
Food tour before leaving the city.
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