6-Day Ethiopia Historical Journey with Lalibela and Simien Mountains

• Have an early breakfast and fly to Bahir Dar.

• Check in to your hotel.

• Drive 35 km to Blue Nile Falls.

• Walk for about one hour to view the falls.

• Return to the vehicle by crossing the Nile River using a small boat.

• If it is Saturday, visit the colorful local market where people from the surrounding countryside gather to trade goods.

• Take a boat ride on Lake Tana, the largest freshwater lake in Ethiopia, with over 39 islands.

• Visit Ura Kidane Mihiret and Aziwa Mariam churches, adorned with biblical murals and traditional paintings.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Check out from the hotel after breakfast.

• Drive 180 km north to the medieval city of Gondar.

• Stop to visit Awramba community village or Guzara Palace, built by King Susynious, father of King Fasiledes (1607-1632).

• In the afternoon, tour Gondar city.

• Visit the compound of King Fasiledes, his swimming pool, and Debrebirhan Silassie Church.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Have breakfast and drive to Debark town, the headquarters of Simien Mountains National Park.

• Complete the necessary paperwork and pick up local guides and scouts.

• Spend the day walking in the park, enjoying the scenic landscapes and observing endemic species such as Gelada baboons and Walia ibex.

• Visit the former village of Ethiopian Jews on the return trip to Gondar.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Have breakfast and transfer to the airport for a flight to Lalibela.

• In the afternoon, visit the first group of rock-hewn churches, including the famous St. George Church, carved in the shape of a Greek cross.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• In the morning, take a mule trek to Asheton Mariam Monastery or drive about 42 km to visit Yimrehan Kristos cave church.

• Return to the hotel for lunch.

• In the afternoon, visit the second group of Lalibela churches, comprising about five churches.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Have breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.

• Upon arrival, take a city tour including visits to Mount Entoto, Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, and Markato market.

• Enjoy a farewell dinner.

• Transfer to your hotel or Bole International Airport for your departure.

• End of services.