Cultural Tour to the Historic Route of Ethiopia and Simien Mountains

Duration
10 Days
Destination
ETHIOPIA
Travellers
TBA

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Destination
Departure Location
Addis Ababa
Return Location
Addis Ababa Airport
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
Day 1

Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and transfer to the hotel. If you arrive in the morning, you can arrange an optional city tour of Addis Ababa.

Day 2

Addis Ababa, Axum

In the morning, transfer to Addis Ababa Airport for your flight to Axum. For the rest of the day, tour the ancient city of Axum.

Your day’s visit to Axum includes the Stelae Field, Kaleba Tombs, the 4th-century Christian inscription of King Ezana, the Queen of Sheba’s Palace, the Archeological Museum, and Tsion Mariam Church, where the original Ark of the Covenant is housed.

Day 3

Axum, Yeha, Debre Dam

After breakfast, you will visit the pre-Christian temple of Yeha.

Day 4

Axum, Lalibel

After breakfast, transfer to Axum airport for the flight to Lalibela. In the morning, fly to Lalibela and visit the first group of rock-hewn churches, from 1200 AD.

Day 5

Lalibela, Asheten Mariam

In the morning, take a mule ride and trek to the top of Asheten Mariam Monastery. In the afternoon, visit the second group of rock-hewn churches.
Day 6

Lalibela, Gondar

After breakfast, transfer to Lalibela airport for the flight to Gondar. In the afternoon, you will take a tour of Gondar.

Your tour includes the Royal Enclosure, the pool of King Fasilidas, and the famous Debre Berhan Selassie church.

Day 7

Excursion to Simien Mountains, Gondar

Full-day excursion to the Simien Mountains National Park.

 

Day 8

Gondar, Bahirdar

In the morning, drive to Bahirdar and take an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries.
Day 9

Blue Nile Falls, Bahirdar

After breakfast, drive 35 km to visit the majestic Blue Nile Falls. In the afternoon, walk around the town and visit the colorful local market.

Day 10

Bahirdar, Addis Ababa, Departure

In the morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Addis. An optional city tour, depending on your departure time.

In the evening, there will be a complimentary farewell dinner party by Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours (flight schedule permitting) — the perfect end to your tour. At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.

More about ETHIOPIA

More about this tour

One of the world's most visited cities, Ethiopia has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times.

  • Trip Type: Historical
  • Tour Code: GHET-001
  • Journey Type: Private Journey
  • Tour Duration: 10 days
  • Activities/Description: This classic tour includes a mix of ancient history and culture, breathtaking highland scenery, waterfalls, castles, rock churches, and much more.
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Cultural Tour to the Historic Route of Ethiopia and Simien Mountains

Duration
10 Days
Destination
ETHIOPIA
Travellers
TBA