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Ethiopia Historic Route Highlights

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$4,500/Per Person

Duration

7 Days

Location

Ethiopia

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel

  • Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Visit the ancient city of Axum, known for its obelisks and Queen of Sheba legends.
  • Discover the royal castles and palaces of Gondar, the "Camelot of Africa".
  • Enjoy breathtaking views and wildlife at Simien Mountains National Park.
  • Tour the Blue Nile Falls, one of Ethiopia’s most spectacular natural attractions.
  • Experience the medieval monasteries on Lake Tana’s historic islands.
  • Visit Debre Libanos Monastery and its scenic Portuguese Bridge.
  • Explore Harar’s ancient walled city and vibrant cultural marketplace.
  • Learn about Ethiopia’s unique history, culture, and Orthodox Christian heritage.
  • Enjoy guided city tours in Addis Ababa including the National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Tour Plan

  • Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

  • Afternoon city tour of Addis Ababa.

  • Visit National Museum (home of Lucy fossil).

  • Explore Holy Trinity Cathedral and Entoto Hill for panoramic views.

  • Overnight in Addis Ababa.

  • Morning flight to Bahir Dar.

  • Visit the Blue Nile Falls – short hike to viewpoints.

  • Afternoon boat trip on Lake Tana to explore ancient island monasteries like Ura Kidane Mihret.

  • Enjoy sunset by the lakeshore.

  • Overnight in Bahir Dar.

 

  • Drive through beautiful highland scenery to Gondar (approx. 3 hours).

  • Explore the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi) – castles of Ethiopian kings.

  • Visit Fasilides’ Bath and Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its famous angel ceiling.

  • Overnight in Gondar.

 

  • Day excursion to Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO site.

  • Observe wildlife including the endemic Gelada baboons.

  • Witness dramatic landscapes, viewpoints, and cliffs.

  • Return to Gondar for overnight.

 

  • Take a morning flight to Lalibela, home of the rock-hewn churches.

  • Visit the Northwestern Cluster:

    • Bete Medhane Alem

    • Bete Maryam

    • Bete Golgotha

    • Bete Meskel

  • Overnight in Lalibela.

 

  • Morning visit to the Southeastern Cluster churches including:

    • Bete Gabriel-Rufael

    • Bete Abba Libanos

    • Bete Amanuel

    • Bete Mercurios

  • Afternoon excursion to the cave church Yemrehanna Kristos, older than Lalibela’s monolithic churches.

  • Overnight in Lalibela.

 

  • Fly back to Addis Ababa.

  • Visit Merkato (largest open-air market), souvenir shops.

  • Enjoy traditional dinner with cultural dance performances.

  • Transfer to airport for departure.

 

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