Tour Bahir Dar And Gorgora

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Day 1 Day 1: Bahir Dar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bahir Dar

Mornning drive to the small town of Tiss Abay(32 km rough road) to visit the impressive Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tis Issat or ’Smoke of Fire’. The waterfalls sprinkle up to a kilometer away. Today; much of the water is diverted for Hydroelectric Generation plant but it is worth visiting for the walk around, a Portuguese made bridge (17 Century), some birds and the evergreen country side. The area around the waterfall is amazingly fertile and the Amhara people who live here farm wheat, sorghum and Teff (from which Injera, the national bread, is made). After the fall, return to Bahir Dar & make city tour of Bahir Dar: the market where you can find the pottery, traditional hand-made woven clothes, and Woito Basket market. Overnight – at chosen hotel/lodge – Bahir Dar
Day 2 Day 2: Gorgora
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Gorgora

Lake Tana has been the political and spiritual centre of the Ethiopian Christian faith for many centuries. It is made up of 37 Islands, around 27 of which have monasteries, churches, and ruined of palaces which are the oldest age and considerable historical important. The impressive monasteries and churches located in spectacular aquatic landscapes are of great significance to the history of African structure. The remarkable elements of several stages of construction are outstanding examples of monastic architecture.

The imposing monasteries and their subsidiary establishments, which are protected by their inaccessibility except by water, have been ideal havens for Ethiopian cultural treasure since the 13th the century. Remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and invaluable treasures are kept in these island monasteries . Many of the earliest manuscripts, artifacts and ecclesiastical objects as well as the remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and their treasures were housed in the following island monasteries of remaining there for centuries safely.

first stop

The Zege Penisula monasteries reflect the native building tradition in their round shape, materials and building techniques. Each one consists of three parts: the inner sanctuary, the inner ambulatory and the outer ambulatory. The outside walls of the sanctuary are ornamented with magnificent paintings.

2nd stop visit Tana Qirqos

Tana Qirqos is one of the Islands of Lake Tana, located in the eastern part of the Lake, near the mouth of the Gumara River. This homonymous island boasts as one of the oldest Judaic religious establishments in Ethiopia. According to legends, the Ark of the Covenant had been brought to Ethiopia by Menelik I, placed at Tana Qiros and remained there for about six hundred years before it was taken to Mary Tsion church in Aksum. The presence of sacred objects in the area are testified the allegation. An elaborated altar for animal sacrifice stands on the premise of the present monastery of Tana Qirqos. There is also an iron handle of the switch, which the priests of the old Hebrew religion in the pre Christian times used to sprinkle people with blood sacrifice.

3rd stop

Dek Isand

Dek is one of the largest Islands of Lake Tana, located in an upraised conical shaped hill rising from the Lake. The forest clad cone, raising the water is one of the most prominent features of Deq Island. The monastery of Narga Selassie, hidden in the forest clad is one of the most prominent monasteries in the Lake Tana region. It was built in the thirteenth century and served as custodian of Ethiopian Cultural Heritages since its establishment. Many of the early manuscripts, ecclesiastic objects as well as jewelleries of mediaeval kings have housed in the library of the monastery for centuries. Remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and invaluable treasures are also kept in this imposing monastery. The Island of Deq was the political and spiritual center of the Christian empire during the mediaeval periods. The 14th century ruined palace and Water gates, build of rock and lime mortar is in a wonderful state of preservation considering that it had stood nearly for six centuries. All these churches and monasteries have an indispensable role for the preservation of religious culture and historical heritages.
Day 3 Day 3: Gorgora
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gorgora

Gorgora served as one of the early capitals of Ethiopia during the reigns of Emperor Susenyos I and his son Fasilides before Fasilides founded Gondar. The city is named after the 4th-century Saint & Church Father Gregory the Illuminator, who is a prominent figure in Ethiopian Orthodox Theology.

first visit

Debre Sina Church

Built in 1608 by Emperor Susenyos’ son and future founder of Gonder, Fasiladas, on the site of a 14th-century monastery.the church is beautifully decorated with frescos – including pictures of historical giants as Emperor Fasilades, Queen Sheba and King Solomon.. . One of the frescoes, the “Egyptian Saint Mary”, is said to have been brought to the area from Egypt and is believed to have the power to heal.. The church’s thatch roof and surrounding stone buildings lend this monastery a more ancient feel than most.

2nd stop

Mandaba MedhaneAlem monastery

This ancient monastery is found after 30 minutes by boat, 90 minutes by tankwa or two hours walking to the west through the remarkable and beautiful forest. It was established by Tsadiku Abune Asay, the son of Amede Tsion.

The monastery gets its name from the legend that Aba Assay’s usually traveled by wide stone on Lake Tana using as boat. This miracle was mind boggling by the local people and they said who can do like Aba.Its Amharic translation is "Man Inde Aba." By explaining this legend, the elders associate the name of the monastery with Aba Assay’s miracle. The monastery hosts The ancient stone of Aba Assay’s ferry, wall paintings and different holy artifacts, ancient biblical manuscripts and some of Ethiopia’s most dedicated and pious monks . This monastery is closed for women.

3rd stop

Mussolini’sMonument ( Lighthouse)

The Italian invaders during their short lasted stay in the country had made different construction activities to strengthen their military power. One such building is the monument of Mussolini found Gorgora. Approximately has 20 meters high, was built to serve As commanding tower to watch any movements of the patriots as far as the horizons of all the directions.

Two images are carved onto the structure.The first picture shows a dying Lion of Abyssinia with the Latin ’Usque ad Finem’, meaning ’To the very end’.The second picture shows Romulus and Remus suckling the she-wolf (the symbol of imperial Rome), with it is the phrase ’Roma Imperat’, which is loosely translated to ’Rome Rules’. Ironically,The patriots in the absence of the emperor fought bravely for five consecutive years till they become victorious and the Italians were booted in 1941

4 th stop

Gorgora Nova

In addition to the castles and palaces of the medieval historical city of Gondar, The most notable examples of the influence of Indo-Portuguese architecture is found in Gorgora. Gorgora Nova represents the beginning of stone construction around Lake Tana and Gondar.

5th stop

Susenyos’ Old Palace

Emperor Susenyos (1607–32) built his palace, known by locals as Susenyos Ghimb, on a peninsula (called Old Gorgora) 10km west of town. It can be reached in an hour by boat

then Drive to Gonder visit Gonder

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Day 2: Gorgora

Day 3: Gorgora

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