12 days tour

Historic Route In Ethiopian Ancient Places

Historic Route In Ethiopian Ancient Places

This tour includes:

Others

Entrance Fees

Transport

Air Conditioned Vehicle with Fuel

Guide

Guide

Accommodation

Full Accommodation

Meals

Lunch Dinner

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Any Alcoholic Beverage Video Fees Photographic Fees Domestic Flight

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Itinerary of your trip Historic Route In Ethiopian Ancient Places

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      After Arrival Visit the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history, Merkato, one of Africaโ€™s largest outdoor markets, and Trinity Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. 

      Overnight will be in Reserved Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2

      Fly to Bahirdar. Visit the marketplaces, take a boat trip on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and tour ancient island monasteries. 

      Overnight in Reserved Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3

      Drive to Gondar. Tour the Royal Enclosure, featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian Kings beginning in the early 17th century. Visit Debre Birhan Selassie church, famous for its religious art and iconic ceiling depicting angels. 

      Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 4 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      Drive to Simien Mountains National Park. Enjoy some light hiking in the afternoon in the park and spot wildlife such as the endemic Gelada baboon. Overnight in Reserved Hotel

  • Day 5 Day 5
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5

      Take a scenic drive to Axum, capital of the ancient Axumite Empire. Experience the magnificent views on the way. Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 6 Day 6
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6

      Tour the ancient Stella fields, standing for 2,000 years, the new and impressive Archeological Museum, other tombs and archaeological sites. Overnight Reserved Hotel


  • Day 7 Day 7
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7

      Drive to the Gheralta lodge passing the Adwa battlefield, Emperor Menelik IIโ€™s victory site over the Italians. Visit the 2,500 year old ruins of Yeha, Aba Gerima and Petros Paulos Tigray rock churches. Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 8 Day 8
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8

      Visit more ancient rock-hewn churches: We/Abraha Atsbeha; the beautiful Wukro Chirkos; and  Medhane Alem Kesho, then Drive to Mekelle. Overnight in Reserved Hotel

  • Day 9 Day 9
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9

      Drive on a scenic road to Lalibela. Arrive late afternoon and enjoy the sunset from the terrace. Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 10 Day 10
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10

      Tour the 11 magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 11 Day 11
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11

      For the morning we have two choices: Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; OR Drive to Yemrehana Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. Tour Lalibelaโ€™s churches in the afternoon. Overnight Reserved Hotel

  • Day 12 Day 12
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12

      Flying Back to Addis Ababa Visit the National Museum, home of the 3.2 million years old skeleton "Lucy." 

      Optional souvenir shopping and Farewell dinner in traditional Ethiopian restaurant, Transfer to airport. End of the Trip!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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