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The Historic Route of Ethiopia and the Simien Mountains National Park — 11 Days
This tour takes you to one of the most magnificent cultures and landscapes on Ethiopia’s Historic Route. In this fascinating part of Africa, the past comes alive in the form of strange and beautiful monuments and ruins, built centuries ago in what used to be one of the greatest kingdoms of the world.
Marvel at the spectacular 2,000-year-old stele at Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela built more than 800 years ago, the castles of Gondar, the island monasteries of Lake Tana, the magnificent Simien Mountains, the Great Blue Nile Falls, and last but not least, the friendly and charming people. This is truly a trip of a lifetime!
Additional Info
- Trip Type: Historical
- Tour Code: GHET-021
- Journey Type: Private Journey
- Tour Duration: 11 Days
- Activities/Description: This tour features a mix of ancient history and culture, breathtaking highland scenery, waterfalls, castles, rock churches, and much more.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
Arrive Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa and take an afternoon city tour of Addis Ababa.
Overnight: hotel
Addis Ababa, Bahirdar
In the morning, drive to Bahirdar through the Great Blue Nile Gorge.
Overnight: hotel
Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls, Bahir Dar
In the morning, visit the ancient island monasteries of Lake Tana. In the afternoon, visit the Blue Nile Falls.
Overnight: hotel
Bahir Dar, Gondar
After breakfast, drive to Gondar through the beautiful countryside scenery. In the afternoon, visit the castle compound from the 17th century and Debre Berhan Selassie church.
Overnight: hotel
Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park
After an early breakfast, we will drive to the Simien Mountains National Park. The rest of the day, trek around the park.
Overnight: lodge
Sankaber, Chenek, Simien Mountains
Today, you will do a relaxing trek in some of the most dramatic scenery of the park — the Ginbar River Falls and Wolkafit Mountains.
Overnight: lodge
Simien Mountains National Park, Axum
After breakfast, drive to Axum through the beautiful Simien Mountains, Limalimo, and Tekeze River Gorge.
Overnight: hotel
Axum, Yeha
After breakfast, we will visit the ancient city of Axum. In the afternoon, we will go to the pre-Christian temple of Yeha.
Overnight: hotel
Axum, Lalibela
In the morning, fly to Lalibela and visit the first group of rock-hewn churches from 1200 AD.
Overnight: hotel
Lalibela, Asheten Mariam
In the morning, we go on a mule ride and trek to the top of Asheten Mariam Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit the second group of rock-hewn churches.
Overnight: hotel
Lalibela, Addis Ababa
In the morning, fly to Addis Ababa. The rest of the day city tour of Addis Ababa which include Mercato, Entoto, and Piassa. In the evening, there will be a traditional dinner and live cultural dance show. At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.
