8-Day historical Group tour to Northern Ethiopia From Addis Ababa(three domestic flights included )
Highlights
Addis Ababa
nature, archaeological, cultural, historical, sightseeing, Wildlife
Tour Type
nature, archaeological, cultural, historical, sightseeing, Wildlife
Group Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
- Visit the northern part of Ethiopia for 8-day tour, which is known for its ancient churches and palaces that were built by the previous kings who ruled Ethiopia in different times.
- See the beautiful Blue Nile Fall that comes from Tana Lake.
- Head to the town of Gondar to visit Fasiledes compound that contains six castles
- Visit the Semein National Park, known for its beautiful landscape and wild endemic animals like Gelada baboon,Walia Ibaex,African wolf(red wolf) and clif springer.
- Go to the ancient towns of Axum, and see the magnificent Obelisks still standing that were served as a grave marker for the previous kings who ruled the kingdom.
Itinerary
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Day 1 : City tour in Addis Ababa
- Meet the guide at the Addis Ababa Airport.
- Drive to the hotel for breakfast, and refresh for a while.
- Drive to the highland of Entoto, the previous capital city of Ethiopia before Addis Ababa was established.
- Enjoy the view of Addis from the viewpoint at the top of Entoto
- Visit the palace of Menelek and empress Tayitu. (the then king & queen)
- Visit Entoto Museum to see the royal treasure and artifacts inside.
- Drive to the Ethnographic Museum to see the artifacts and household equipment of different ethnic groups, and the bedroom of Emperor Hailessilase; the last king of Ethiopia.
- Go to the national museum to see the famous Lucy (Dinkinesh) , one of the earliest ancestors who lived around 3.2 million years ago.
- Have lunch in the lucy Gazebo restaurant situated near the compound.
- After lunch, see the Trinity cathedral church, where the remains of Emperor Hailesilasse the( last king of Ethiopia) and his wife are found.
- Overnight in Addis Ababa hotel
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Day 2 : Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar
- In the morning, take the flight from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar.
- Take one and half hour drive to Blue Nile Falls to visit .
- After visiting the Blue Nile falls, drive back to Bahardar for a lunch break.
- Take a boat trip to see the ancient churches on the islands of Lake Tana.
- Drive to Bahardar.
Overnight in Bahardar
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Day 3 Bahir Dar to Gondar
- Drive to Gondar, it will take about 3 hours to arrive to the town of Gondar.
- On the way, visit the town of Guzara the previous palace built by Emperor Fasil.
- Drive to Gondar town to visit Fasile Des compound Palaces and Debrebirhan Silasee Church.
- Over night in Gondar
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Day 4 : Gondar to Semain National Park
- Drive to Debark town, and visit the Semain National Park. See the endemic mammals like Gelada baboons, Walia Ibex, cliff springer, and African red wolf.
- Head back to Gondar to take a flight to Axum.
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Day 5 : Gondar to Axum
- Arrive in Axum, and visit the Obelisks of Axum which are symbols of the great civilizations of the Empire. The Obelisks are also a grave marker for previous rulers like king Kaleb and his predecessors.
- Visit the museum of Axum contains lots of archeological findings and royal tressures.
- Head to Axum zion Mariam which is a sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant.
- Overnight in Axum
- Drive to the airport to take a flight to Lalibela
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Day 6 : Axum to Lalibela
- After arrival in Lalibela have lunch and break
- Visit Part one of the wonders of the world the Rockhewn Churchs of Lalibela carved from a single stone 900 years ago.
- Overnight in Lalibela
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Day 7 : Lalibela to Asheton
- Visit Asheton Mariam Monastery Church situated on the high lands. Take Ride mules to reach to the top.
- Lunch break
- Visit the second part of Lalibela Rock, Hewen church.
- Overnight Lalibela
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Day 8 : Lalibela to Addis Ababa
- Transfer from Lalibela Airport to go to Addis Ababa.
- Arrive in Addis and enjoy a farewell dinner party.
- End of the program
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.