10 days tour

Trip To North Ethiopia

Trip To North Ethiopia

This tour includes:

Guide

Guide

Transport

Air Conditioned Vehicle with Fuel

Others

Entrance Fees

Meals

Lunch Dinner

Accommodation

Full Accommodation

Not included:

Others

Any Alcoholic Beverage Video Fees Photographic Fees Domestic Flight

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Trip To North Ethiopia

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

      Day 1: Addis - Bahirdar

      Stop At: Portuguese Bridge, Near the Blue Nile Water Fall, Debre Libanos Ethiopia

      Early in the morning, depart north to Bahir Dar via Debre Markos. On the way visit the Portuguese bridge, said to have been the first bridge in Ethiopia. Afterwards, you will pass through the spectacular Blue Nile Gorge. The gorge extends nearly 400km and reaches depths up to 1500m.  Duration: 1 hour

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

      Day 2: Bahirdar

      Stop At: Lake Tana, Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel, Bahir Dar 1000 Ethiopia

      In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries, such as those on the Zege Peninsula and Kibran Gabriel (not allowed for women), and the source of the Blue Nile River.  Duration: 3 hours

      Stop At: Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

      In the afternoon drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike in the area. Finish the day with the sunset over the lake. Duration: 2 hours

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

      Day 3: Bahirdar - Gondar

      Stop At: Fasil Ghebbi, Gonder Ethiopia

      After breakfast, continue north to Gondar. The four-hour drive will take you through rural villages, offering wonderful insight into the Amhara culture. After briefly settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings. Duration: 2 hours

       

      Stop At: Fasiladas Bath Timket, Near Gonder, Gonder Ethiopia

      additionally, visits Fasilidasโ€™s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. Duration: 2 hours

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

      Day 4: Gondar - Axum

      Pass By: Tekeze River, Sheraro to Bridge, Himora, Ethiopia

      Early morning, depart north for Axum, enjoying spectacular views of the Simien Mountains. After stopping for lunch in Adi Arkay, proceed driving through the dramatic Tekeze Valley, offering some of the best landscapes in the country. Proceed to Axum, home of the ancient Axumite Empire, the Queen of Sheba, and the Ark of the Covenant.

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

      Day 5: Axum

      Stop At: Northern Stelae Field, Near St Mary of Zion Church, Axum Ethiopia

      Today will be a full day visiting the sites of Axum, including the famous obelisks (one that was recently erected after being returned from Italy), the Queen of Shebaโ€™s Bath (which supplies water to Axum year-round), King Bazenโ€™s tomb, and the Queen of Shebaโ€™s Palace.

      Duration: 2 hours


       

      Stop At: St Mary of Zion, Axum Ethiopia

      You can also visit the St. Mary of Zion church, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept. Men only are allowed to enter the old church. Unfortunately, no one (except one specially chosen guardian monk) is allowed to enter the chapel where the Ark is kept. Duration: 2 hours

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

      Day 6: Axum - Mekelle

      Stop At: Yeha Archaeological Site, Yeha Village Ethiopia

      After breakfast, drive to visit the ruins of Yeha, dating from the 8th to 5th centuries BC, and thought to be the capital of Ethiopian civilization before Axum. Duration: 2 hours

      Stop At: Monastery of Debre Damo, Sabean hotel Axum ethiopia, Adigrat Ethiopia

      Afterwards, visit the Debre Damo monastery, where the men (sorry! No women allowed.) You must climb up a 15-m rope to enter. Duration: 1 hour

      Stop At: Wukro Chirkos Church, Wukro Ethiopia

      Proceed through the state of Tigray, stopping en-route at Wukro to visit the rock-hewn church of Chirkos. Duration: 1 hour

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

      Day 7: Mekelle - Lalibela

      Pass By: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia

      Early in the morning, embark on a full day of driving to Lalibela. Here you will pass through several small villages, with typical sandstone homes of the Tigray people. Proceed through this rural area for the stunning approach to the home of Ethiopiaโ€™s most prized destination โ€“ Lalibela.

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

      Day 8: Lalibela

      Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia

      In the morning, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women). After lunch, continue with the Southeastern Cluster of churches โ€“ Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches โ€“ Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia โ€“ Saint George. Duration: 7 hours

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

      Day 9: Lalibela - Kombolcha

      Pass By: Kombolcha Mosque, Kombolcha, Ethiopia

      Early in the morning, drive to Kombolcha via Woldia, on the way visiting the lake in the town of Hayk, where you can visit the local monastery and enjoy the birdlife.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Kombolcha - Addis Ababa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kombolcha - Addis Ababa

      Stop At: Habesha 2000 Restaurant, Namibia St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

      Return driving to Addis via Debre Birhan. On the way you pass the Mezezo Escarpment, with a good chance to see the endemic gelada baboons. If today is a Sunday, you can stop in the town of Senbete to visit the lively market including the interesting camel market. Finally, you will have a farewell dinner at one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant in Addis Ababa.

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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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