5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture
Why we love it?
The "5 Days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture" tour offers an immersive experience into the historical and cultural richness of the region, focusing on Bahir Dar and Gonder. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, providing a deep dive into Ethiopia's heritage through visits to ancient churches, castles, and local markets. Distinctive features include private transportation for convenience, carefully curated itineraries that highlight significant historical sites, and opportunities to engage with local communities. Participants will enjoy daily breakfasts and dinners, ensuring a taste of authentic Ethiopian cuisine throughout their journey.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- accommodation
Exclusions
- lunch and Dinner
- Domestic flight ticket
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
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Addis Ababa - Bahir dar
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Transfer to Bole airport and fly to Bahir Dar. In the morning take a boat trip on Lake Tana to explore the monasteries hidden on the shores and islands of Lake Tana. In the afternoon depart out of town to the Blue Nile Falls for an easy hike in the area. Finish the day with a lovely sunset over the lake.
Accommodation: Jacaranda Hotel -
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Lake Tana is the biggest lake in Ethiopia, accounting for a staggering 50% of all inland water in the country.
The flora and fauna found within its murky depths have led to Lake Tana's nomination as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Surrounding the lake lies one of the largest networks of wetlands in Africa. These wetlands see huge annual bird migrations, and the lake itself has large populations of Great White Pelicans.
There are dozens of islands found on Lake Tana, and many are home to 14th Century monasteries complete with ancient ornaments, frescoes, and fascinating wall paintings.
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overnight at Jacaranda Hotel
Day 2 After breakfast
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Bahir Dar - Gonder
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drive north to Gondar. Explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings
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visit Fasiladas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling frescoes in Ethiopia and Kuskuam, a former palace in a partial state of ruin overlooking the ancient city of Gondar.
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Overnight Goha Hotel
Day 3 Day 3
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Simien Mountains
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Depart to Debark town (100 Km from Gondar), where the head quarter of Simien Mountains National Park is found. Here we pay the entrance fees and a scout and a local guide will accompany us. Then we continue driving to Sankaber (31 Km), the first campsite of the National Park. On this drive, you will gain your first impression of the scale and beauty of this highland region, the extraordinary scenery, enjoying the endemic Gelada Baboons and the bone breaker giant bird Lammergeyer roaring around, visit and drive back to Gonder for Overnight stay.
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Overnight stay at Goha Hotel
Day 4 In the morning
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Gonder - Lalibela
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you will fly to Lalibela, the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. Begin to explore the 11 rock-hewn churches of the remarkable King Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha.
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overnight stay Haile hotel
Day 5 After lunch
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Lalibela - Addis Ababa
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continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia after visit you will transfer to Lalibela airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
in the evening there will be farewell dinner with cultural food, traditional special buffet and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. After farewell dinner, you will be transferred to the airport after a memorable experience in Ethiopia.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- We will pick up from any hotel in Addis Ababa , addis Ababa airport and Bahir Dar airport
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
