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, Ethiopia's largest lake
02 Visit the ancient monasteries of Ura Kidane Miheret and Kbran Gebriale
03 Discover unique monastery paintings, decorations, and ancient manuscripts
04 Spend time at the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as 'Tissat Falls'
05 Explore Bahir Dar, one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia

Enjoy this full-day tour in and around Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara people and one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia. Discover Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia, visit the ancient monasteries of Ura Kidane Miheret and Kbran Gebriale on the Zege Peninsula, and admire their unique paintings, decorations, and ancient manuscripts. In the afternoon, continue to the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as 'Tissat Falls'.

Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana and visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Miheret and Kbran Gebriale, 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 English

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 Ura Kidane Miheret and Kbran Gebriale, located on the Zege Peninsula.
Discover the paintings and the age-old monasteries' unique style of decoration.
Interact with the priests and see the ancient manuscripts stored here.
Return to the hotel and have lunch.
Travel to the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as 'Tissat Falls', in the afternoon and spend some time there until evening.

Overnight stay in the hotel.