The Historic Route with Tigray Rock-Hewn Churches
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Professionally guided tour
- Excess baggage charge
- Personal expenses
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Welcome to the beauty of Ethiopia’s Historic Route! The magnificent cultures and landscapes are indicative of an extraordinary past. And the past has left its mark on the land, the people, and their monuments. In this fascinating land 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. Moreover, it is a past that began as the cradle of mankind.
These tour takes you on the highlights of the Historic Route of Ethiopia as you travel by air, giving you more time to explore the different sites.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
Arrive in Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa and take a tour of the city in the afternoon.
Addis Ababa, Bahirdar
In the morning, we drive to Bahirdar through the Great Blue Nile Gorge.
Axum, Yeha, Debre Damo
After breakfast, you will have an excursion to the pre-Christian temple of Yeha.
Bahir Dar, Gondar
After breakfast, we drive to Gondar through the beautiful countryside scenery. In the afternoon, we visit the castle compound built in the 17th century and the Debre Berhan Selassie Church.
Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park
After an early breakfast, we will drive to the Simien Mountains National Park. For the rest of the day, we will trek around the park.
Simien Mountains National Park, Axum
After breakfast, we drive to Axum through the beautiful scenery of the Simien Mountains and the Tekeze River Gorge.
Axum, Yeha
After breakfast, we visit the ancient city of Axum. In the afternoon, we will visit the pre-Christian temple of Yeha.
Axum, Hauzien
In the morning, we drive to Hauzien, the center of some of the most ancient rock-hewn churches, through the stunning and historical mountainous town of Adwa.
Hauzien
Today, we will explore the Tigray rock-hewn churches and the beautiful surrounding mountains of the area.
Hauzien, Mekele
In the morning, we drive to Mekele visiting some of the most ancient Tigray rock-hewn churches including Wikro Cherkos, Abrha We-atsbeha, and Dugum Selassie route.
Mekele, Lalibela
After breakfast, we drive north to Lalibela through Sekota. En route we will visit Yimrhane Kirstos and different villages of the Agwe tribal people.
Lalibela,
In the morning, we visit the first group of rock-hewn churches in Lalibela dating from 1200 AD. In the afternoon, we continue visiting the rock-hewn churches in the second group.
Lalibela, Asheten Mariam
In the morning, we take a mule ride and trek to the top of Asheten Mariam Monastery.
Lalibela, Addis Ababa, Departure
After breakfast, we transfer to Lalibela airport for the flight to Addis Ababa. For the rest of the day, we take a city tour of Addis Ababa that includes the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, and Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa.
In the evening, we enjoy a traditional dinner with a live cultural dance show of the different tribes. At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for the flight back. End of tour.
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Trip Highlights
- Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Be amazed by a visit to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, one of “the living wonders of the world”.
- Enjoy the magnificent nature and endemic wildlife of the Simien Mountains.
- Explore the less-visited Tigray rock-hewn churches.
- Travel back in time to explore the ancient city of Axum — the last resting place of the Ark of the Covenant.
- Discover the fairytale castles of Gondar.
- Take a cruise on Lake Tana to visit the ancient island monasteries.
- See the source of the mighty Blue Nile River and Blue Nile Falls.
- Visit the vibrant city of Addis Ababa.
- Meet your ancestor Lucy at the National Museum in Addis Ababa.
- Try the varied Ethiopian food.
- Attend an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Additional Info
- Trip Type: Cultural Tour
- Tour Code: GHET-024
- Journey Type: Private Journey
- Tour Duration: 14 Days
- Activities/Description: Discover the land that used to be one of the greatest kingdoms of the world. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and endemic wildlife. This is a guided private tour of the Classic Historic Route of Ethiopia, Simien Mountains National Park, and the less-visited, but amazing Tigray rock-hewn churches.
