9 days tour

Classical Northern Tours With Semien Mountains

Classical Northern Tours With Semien Mountains

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast only

Others

-Accommodation on a twin room sharing basis - All meals out of Addis, and only breakfast in Addis - All entrance fees - Transfers - Mule hire - Boat rent at Lake Tana - All ground transportations with fuel, and insurance - Professional English speaking guide - Portage fees - All local guides - Scouts - Government tax

Accommodation

-Accommodation on a twin room sharing basis

Guide

Transport

Not included:

Flights

International and Domestic are excluded, but make sure to organise your flight from: Use the morning flight from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar ET 126, Use the noon flight from Axum to Lalibela ET 123 Use the morning flight from Lalibela to Addis Ababa ET 126 optional ET 121

Insurance

Others

- International and loca airfare - Lunch and dinner in Addis - Any alcoholic drinks - Personal expense like souvenirs, laundry, etc - Tips - Any expense which is not stated in the โ€˜Included Listโ€™ above

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Northern Tours With Semien Mountains

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

      Day 1: Addis Ababa

      You will be welcomed by your guide on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, and transfer in to your hotel. Overnight Hotel 

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

      Day 2: Bahir Dar

      Today you will have to organise your flight from Addis to Bahir Dar (flight not included in tour price). Please make sure that youโ€™ll arrive at the airport in the morning before 8:30 Am. there is a flight ET 126.

      We will then pick you up after your arrival and visit the Blue Nile Falls before lunch. In the afternoon, have a boat trip on Ethiopiaโ€™s largest water body - Lake Tana (3,600 Km Sq) to visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (14th Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (14th Century AD). Overnight Hotel 

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

      Day 3: Gondar

      Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar - the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Castle Compound of Gondar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the โ€˜Bath of Emperor Fasiladasโ€™, the church of Quskuam Mariam (17th century AD), the residence of Empress Mintwab, and the church of Debre Birhan Sillassie which is famous for its wall and ceiling paintings. Overnight Hotel

  • Day 4 Day 4: Gondar- Semien Mountains National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Gondar- Semien Mountains National Park

      Drive from Gondar to Debark (the headquarter of the Simien Mountain National Park), and proceed 36 km farther to the Simien Mountains (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to visit the endemic mammal of Ethiopia - the Gelada Baboon, and the breathtaking scenery of the Simien Mountains. Overnight lodge 

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

      Day 5: Gondar

      Drive from Semien National Park to Axum - the earliest Capital of Ethiopia, crossing the Tekezze Gorge. over night Hotel 

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

      Day 6: Axum

      Today, we will make full day sightseeing tour of Axum. We get our first glimpse of the history of this area with a city tour that includes the Archaeological museum of Axum and the Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion. The original church was built by Emperor Fasiladas, founder of Gonder, in 1665. Itโ€™s thought that this church is built on the original foundations of a temple build by King Ezana or King Kaleb in the 4th or 6th centuries, making this the oldest Christian site in Africa. Keep your eye out for the guarded chapel, which is said to be the home of the Ark of the Covenant. The modern St. Maryโ€™s of Zion cathedral dates from the 1960s when Emperor Haile Selassie had it build. The architectural style is painfully out of place in the ancient city, but the contrast between the buildings on the site is fascinating. We also spend time exploring the on-site museum under the church, which houses many of Ethiopiaโ€™s priceless relics (the museum was recently opened to both women and men, photography is not allowed).


      In the afternoon, visit the famous โ€˜Stele fieldโ€™ (4th Century AD and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruin palace and tomb of King Kaleb and King Gebre Meskel (5th and 6th Century AD) and the residence of the legendary Queen of Sheba (9th century BC). The North Stelae Park contains over 120 stelae, some are upright, some are buried and others have been removed. The Rome Stelae, the tallest at 25m high, was shipped to Italy in 1937 under orders from Mussolini, but has since been returned and re-erected.

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

      Day 7: Axum - Lalibela

      Today you will have to organise your flight from Axum to Lalibela (flight not included in tour price). Please make sure that youโ€™ll arrive at the airport in the in the afternoon before 12:30pm. The flight number is ET 123. Lalibela is the home of the 12th century AD rock hewn churches of King Lalibela. And in the afternoon, visit the first group of churches of King Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Overnight Hotel 

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

      Day 8: Lalibela

      In the morning, mule back ride or drive to the hill top semi monolithic church of Asheton Mariam (13th century AD). Getting to the top of the hill rewards with great and unforgettable scenery of the area. In the afternoon, visit the remaining second and the third group of the churches of Lalibela. Overnight Hotel

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

      Day 9: Addis Ababa

      Today you will have to organise your flight from Lalibela to Addis Ababa (flight not included in tour price). Please make sure that youโ€™ll arrive at the airport in the morning before 11:30 Am. The flight number ET 126. Back to Addis and have a half-day city tour of Addis that includes visiting the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, Merkato - the largest open-air market in Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto (3,200 meters) to have a panoramic view of the capital.

      In the evening, you will be invited a fare well dinner party at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis to see the folkloric dances of the Ethiopian people and to taste the variety of meals of the Ethiopian people. Departure 

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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: 25 / Max: 65

Age range allowed for this experience.

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