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12 Days tour to the North historic route

Created with Sketch. Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

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Overview

This is a tour to the northern part of Ethiopia.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sightseeing in Addis Ababa
  • A visit to Debre Libanos monastery and Blue Nile Gorge
  • A boat trip on Lake Tana to visit isolated monasteries
  • A visit to the thundering Blue Nile Falls
  • A visit to the Royal Compound of Gondar
  • A visit to DebreBerhan Selassie Church at the Mount of Light in Gondar
  • A visit to the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation and unique wildlife
  • Drive to Axum Through beautiful escarpment of Siemen Mountains and Tekeze river valley
  • Exploring the city of Axum. Visit the interesting museum in stelae field, the impressive Stelae Fields and also the grounds of the 16th-century Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, home of the original Ark of the Covenant.
  • A visit to Yeha temple and Debre Damo Monastery
  • A visit Lalibela rock hewn churches, famous for its rock-hewn churches dating back 800 years

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival Addis Ababa – Sightseeings

Arrival of Addis Ababa then transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time make sightseeing in Addis Ababa

Day 2 Addis Ababa – Bahar Dar ( Drive )

In morning after breakfast drive to Bahir dar through Debre Libanos monastery and Blue Nile Gorge.

Day 3 Excurssion In Bahir Dar ( Lake Tana & Bule Nile Falls )

In the morning after breakfast make boat trip on Lake Tana to visit isolated monasteries. There is good birding in the lush forest surrounding much of the lake. Then drive to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. Along the walk to the falls, birding is excellent.

Day 4 Bahir Dar – Gondar

In the morning drive to Gondar. Then city tour of Gondar including a visit to the Royal Compound, where enchanting 17th century castles stand. Also, visit DebreBerhan Selassie Church meaning Trinity at the Mount of Light.

Day 5 Gondar – Siemen Mts. National Park

Morning after break fast drive to the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation and unique wildlife, where you may spot the endemic Wallia Ibex, Gelada Baboon troops, Bushbuck, Klipspringer

Day 6 Siemen Mts. National Park – Axum

Drive to Axum Through beautiful escarpment of Siemen Mountains and Tekeze river valley

Day 7 Axum – Sightseeings

Morning after breakfast explores the city of Axum. Visit the interesting museum in stelae field, the impressive Stelae Fields and also the grounds of the 16th-century Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, home of the original Ark of the Covenant.

Day 8 Axum – Mekele

In the morning after breakfast drive to Mekele and on the way visit Yeha temple and Debre Damo Monastery

Day 9 Mekele – Lalibela

In the morning after breakfast drive to Lalibela and on the way visit some local market and lake Ashenge.

Day 10 Laibela – Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Lalibela rock hewn churches, famous for its rock-hewn churches dating back 800 years. This is the most important stop on the historical route and from the air the 11 churches, carved into the rugged mountainside, present an awesome spectacle. Afternoon excursion to the most spectacular churches.

Day 11 Lalibela – Kombolcha

Morning after breakfast drive to Kombolcha. on route visit the Lake Haik

Day 12 Kombolcha – Addis Ababa

After breakfast drive back to Addis on the way enjoy the natural landscapes. Evening fair well dinner.

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized tour guide
  • Private Transport
  • Entrance fees
  • Box lunch water, Fruits and Soft drinks
  • Additional Services
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Services which are not mentioned
  • Laundry Services

Tour's Location

Created with Sketch. Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

FAQs

When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in Addis Ababa on the fourth day of the trip. There are no activities planned at the end of the day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
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