3-days City Tour of Gonder, Fasil Ghebi and Simien Mountain National Park
Highlights
Gondar, Debarq
trekking, historical, Wildlife
Private Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Journey through time in Gondar, Ethiopia. Explore the ancient city-state of Fasil Ghebi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with castles, palaces, and churches. Hike in the Simien National Park searching for breathtaking views and spotting wildlife. Gonder is one of Ethiopia's most interesting historical towns and Simien Mountains National Park is one of the major national parks in Ethiopia with several endemic animals, birds, spectacular landscape. This adventure combines history, culture, and nature for an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
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Day -1: Explore Gondar's Past (Fasil Ghebi campus)
- Meet at Gondar Airport then drive to your hotel. Our day's journey will lead us to the royal campus known as Fasil Ghebi, revealing the ruins of an ancient city-state from the 17th century.
- Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic area boasts 6 castles and the renowned basin where the annual bathing blessing ceremony is held.
- Looking out from the royal campus, we'll enjoy a view of the basalt stone palace of Emperor Fasilidas, the oldest structure within this complex. The ruins also encompass other notable structures like the Library of Emperor Yohannes I, the majestic Emperor Bakaffa Salon, and the King's Wife's Palace.
- Moreover, at this iconic site, we'll also see the Kuskuam Palace, Empress Mentewab's Palace, and Quskuam Mariam Church, built in honor of the Virgin Mary.
- It's sure to be a day full of archeological education, but the fun doesn't stop there! We'll also see the elaborate Debre Birhan Selassie Church murals, considered some of the most important in Ethiopia.
- We'll also understand as we listen to the legends why thread tied to the sacred castle.
- From here, return to the hotel for a good rest in the evening. See you in the morning.
Overnight stay in Gondar.
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Day -2: Simien National Park
- Leave Gondar and with renewed energy after a strong breakfast, head to the highlands of northern Ethiopia.
- Arrive at Debark, a small city on the border of Simien National Park.
- Following a short pitstop, we'll go south within the park to Sankaber, located 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) above sea level.
- Here, we'll take on a 2-3 hour hiking route in search of the perfect view of the nearby mountain range. We'll keep our eyes peeled for local flora, like heather, St. John's wort, or wild rose of Abyssinia.
- Additionally, we will see the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia and finally we will drive back to Gondar.
Overnight stay in Gondar.
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Day -3: End of the tour
- After breakfast we will drive back to Gondar Airport for your flight.
What's Included
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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.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 50 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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