Day 01
Arrival in Addis Ababa and City Tour
Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer.
Go on a city tour.
Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual
12-Day Ethiopia Highlights Tour with Lalibela and Simien Mountains
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Marvel at the beauty of Blue Nile Falls
- 02 Visit the Nubian-style castles and palaces of Gondar
- 03 Discover the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
- 04 Explore Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia's largest national park
- 05 See the Stele - Obelisk of Axum and other historic sites in Axum
This comprehensive 12-day program showcases the full spectrum of Ethiopia's magnificent natural landscape and intriguing cultural history. Overnight in Addis Ababa before flying to Bahir Dar, the base for exploring the monasteries of Lake Tana and visiting the Blue Nile Falls. Explore Simien Mountains National Park, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the castles and palaces of Gondar, and the historic sites of Axum.
This comprehensive 12-day program showcases the full spectrum of Ethiopia's magnificent natural landscape and intriguing cultural history.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
12 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Addis Ababa, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Mekele, Aksum, Lalibela, Simien Mountains National Park, Hawzen, Yeha
Languages
English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Fly to Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana
Fly to Bahir Dar from Addis Ababa.
Visit the Nile Falls in the morning.
Go on a Lake Tana trip in the afternoon.
Day 03
Drive to Gondar and Visit the Royal Castles
Drive to Gondar from Bahir Dar.
Visit the Nubian-style castles and palaces.
Day 04
Simien Mountains National Park
Visit Simien Mountains National Park, the largest national park in Ethiopia.
Marvel at the panoramic views of sheer cliffs and the lowlands below.
Day 05
Drive to Axum via Tekeze Gorge
Drive to Axum.
Visit Tekeze Gorge and make several stops for the views around.
Day 06
Axum Historical Sightseeing
Visit the Stele - Obelisk of Axum.
Go to Axum Tsion - an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Explore the museums and tombs in Axum.
Day 07
Drive to Hawzen via Yeha and the Tigray Rock Churches
Drive to Hawzen.
Visit the ruins of the great Yeha temple.
Explore the Tigray rock churches.
Day 08
Drive to Mekele via Historic Churches
Drive to Mekele.
Visit Abraha Atsbeha - a 10th-century church and one of Tigray's finest.
Explore Debre Tsion Mariam - an Ethiopian Orthodox church.
Day 09
Drive to Lalibela
Drive to Lalibela.
Visit the village and people along the way.
Day 10
Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches
Visit the three groups of monolithic rock-hewn churches in Lalibela.
Day 11
Yimrahine Kristos Cave Church and Asheten Mariam
Visit Yimrahine Kristos Cave Church - an 11th/12th-century Ethiopian Orthodox church.
Explore Asheten Mariam - a small monastery carved in a mountain.
Day 12
Return to Addis Ababa and Departure
Fly back to Addis Ababa.
Continue sightseeing with the balance of the city tour.
Transfer to the airport for departure back home.
Where this trip takes you
Simien Mountains National Park, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Blue Nile Falls, Lake Tana
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour start
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Addis Ababa.
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