8 Days Historical Sightseeing Tour

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Day 1- Arrive In Addis Ababa
Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel.
Day 2 -Fly From Addis To Bahirdar
You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Blue Nile Resort
Day 3 -Bahirdar To Gondar After breakfast continue to Gondar.
Day 4 -Fly From Gondar To Lalibela
You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River.
Day 5- Visit Lalibela After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab.
Day 6 - Fly From Lalibela To Axum
Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name.
Day 7 -Axum – Hawzien
In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple.
Day 8 - Hawzien – Mekele- Addis Ababa
You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh

What's included

  • Local guides and Scouts where needed
  • Domestic Flights
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Alcohol drinks for any age
  • Tips and personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: 8 Days historical Sightseeing tour
  1. Addis Ababa
    8h
    Arrive In Addis Ababa
    Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel. If you will be arriving either in the morning or in the afternoon we will provide complimentary city tour
Day 2: fly Addis Ababa to Bahir dar
  1. Bahir Dar
    10h
    Fly From Addis To Bahirdar
    Our driver will pick you up from the airport and will take you to your Hotel After you refresh up you will head to Lake Tana which is Ethiopia’s largest lake. You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Bahir dar
Day 3: Drive Bahir Dar to Gonder
  1. Gonder
    10h
    After breakfast continue to Gondar. After settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. Overnight in AG Hotel
Day 4: Fly Gonder to Lalibela
  1. Lalibela
    10h
    Fly From Gondar To Lalibela
    You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. These Churches were carved during the time of King Lalibela (1181 – 1221) and are registered by unesco as a World Heritage Site. Overnight Lalibela Lodge
Day 5: Visit Lalibela
  1. Lalibela
    10h
    Visit Lalibela After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab (13th Century AD) which is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts and icons. If this day is Saturday, spare some time at the interesting weekly market of Lalibela. After lunch, visit the second and third group of churches of Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela Lodge In the city of Lalibela you will see about Eleven Rock Churches organized into groups of three.
Day 6: Fly Lalibela- Axum
  1. Axum
    10h
    Fly From Lalibela To Axum
    Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name. You'll then embark on a day of discovery as you explore the ruins of Dungur, better known as the Queen of Sheba's Palace, as well as the tombs of ancient figures such as King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskel, and more. You'll then proceed to St. Mary's of Zion Cathedral, fabled home of the Ark of the Covenant. Overnight in Brana Hotel
Day 7: Axum- Hawzen
  1. Hawzen
    10h
    Axum – Hawzien
    In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple. Then you will visit Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches which are the most impressive architecturally. A huge, high ceiling is supported by 12 free standing pillars. Overnight in Wukro Lodge
Day 8: Hawzen - Mekelle - Addis Ababa
  1. Mek'ele
    8h
    Hawzien – Mekele- Addis Ababa
    In the morning your driver will pick you up from your Hotel (You can choose the time you want to get picked up, you can inform your driver) You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh; to visit this church, one should walk for about an hour to commence a steep ascent up the side of the Gheralta massif. This steep ascent soon turn into a climb using foot holds and hand holds chipped into the sandstone rock by the passage of many hands and feet. Late afternoon drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick up travelers with in the area of 50 KM and our Driver and the client's can mention their specific locations for pickup and will be transfer to the hotel and according to the convenient time, the tour will be started.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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