7 Days Historic North Ethiopia Tours

Meeting place Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Bole International Airport Tour starting and ending at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia:
Ethiopia stands alone as the prime destination for travelers interested in ancient history. AdefaTours help visitors do it all while cutting down into 2 weeks-trip destinations from the capital city.

Bahirdar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, Lalibela and Axum, Langano, Arba Minich, Jinka, Turmi, Konso and Hawass.


Day 01: Arrival at Bole International Airport

AdefaTours will meet all clients arriving at the Bole international airport regardless of arrival time. For morning flight arrivals you may begin the city tour, including Holy Trinity Cathedral, National Museum, Ethnographic museum, the Entoto mountain, Piazza St. George church, and Merkato Market.
Overnight Hotel

Day 02: Addis Ababa – Bahar Dar

On this day, Fly to Bahar Dar. Take a boat trip on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile and you will visit the ancient island monasteries. You will also visit the marketplace in Bahar Dar.
Overnight Hotel

Day 03: Bahir-Dar – Gondar

Drive to Gondar visit the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the early 17th century. Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.
Overnight Hotel

Day 04: Excursion to the stunning Simien Mountain

Drive to the spectacular Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Home to many endemic animals including the Gelada Baboons
( Guaranteed to be seen). Enjoy an easy hike (2 – 3 hours).
Return to Gondar by evening.
Overnight Hotel

Day 05: Gondar – Lalibela

Fly to Lalibela explore the magnificent rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Rock-cut churches, world-class architecture. Lalibela, famous for monolithic rock-cut churches, representation of Jerusalem, arrive at Lalibela and check-in. Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands.
Overnight Hotel

Day 06: Lalibela and surrounding

Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, to

visit the rock-hewn monastery, and to be blessed with great views.
afternoon begin to explore the remarkable 11 rock-hewn churches – Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Mikael and Bet Golgotha, and many more.
Overnight Hotel

Day 07: Lalibela- Addis Ababa

Fly to Addis Ababa and then you will have free time for shopping at an antique shop and Souvenir shops.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for departure
End of tour