Explore City Tour in Addis Ababa

Mount Entoto -
01: Addis Ababa.

Explore Trinity Cathedral, the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. Visit the Ethnographic Museum for an insightful introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. Take a short drive to Entoto Hills for a panoramic view of the city and visit Maryam Church. On the way, stop by the Sheromeda traditional cloth market. Explore the Mercato or the Sholla Market, two of the main markets in Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa Fly - Bahar Dar

Lake Tana - Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and explore ancient monasteries on the Zege Peninsula. Visit two of the following monasteries: Ura Kidane Mehiret, Azwa Maryam, Mehal Zege Giorgis, and Bete Maryam. Conclude the day with a sunset visit to Bezawit Hills, offering a stunning view of the Nile River.

Fly Bahar Dar to Gondar.

Fasil Ghebbi - Travel through the countryside to Gondar. After lunch, tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian kings starting in the early 17th century. Despite surviving several wars, including air raids during World War II, the castles stand as a testament to the resilience of this once mighty African empire. Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, renowned for its religious art and iconic ceiling depicting angels. Explore the baths of King Fasilides, which still serve as a baptismal pool during Timkat (Epiphany celebrated every January in the Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical calendar).

Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park

Sankaber - Depart in the morning to Debark (100 km from Gondar), where the headquarters of Simien Mountains National Park is located. Meet the scout, mountain guide, and other members of the trekking team. Continue driving to Sankabar (31 km from Debark), the first campsite of the National Park. On this drive, gain your first impression of the scale and beauty of this highland region, possibly spotting wildlife such as the endemic Gelada Baboons and the “bone breaker” bird Lammergeyer. Camp at Sankabar (3200 m.)

Simien Mountains National Park Trek Sankaber - Geech

Trek Geech - Imet Gogo - Kedadit - Seha - Geech.

Trekking Simien Mountains National Park Trek Geech. - Chenek.

Trekking Simien Mountains National Park Trek to Ambiquo

Trekking Simien Mountains National Park Trek Ambiquo - Ras Dashen

Trekking Simien Mountains National Park Trek Ambiquo - Chenek

Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar.

Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar.

Meet with vehicles and return to Gondar. Relax and recover from the trek.

Gondar - Lalibela Fly to Lalibela

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Early morning flight to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines. Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. 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. In the late afternoon, enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony and learn the process for baking injera (a staple food for much of Ethiopia).

Lalibela Drive to Nakuto Làabe Cave Church.

Monastery of Na’akuto La’ab - Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast at 8:00 am and drive 5 km from the town of Lalibela to visit the Na’akuto La’ab Monastery, one of a collection of ancient churches and monasteries found in the highlands surrounding Lalibela. Spend 3 hours there during the visit and later drive to Nakuto Làabe for a panoramic view, taking a 5-minute walk to refresh.

Lalibela - Axum Fly to Axum

Fly Axum - Addis Ababa

National Museum of Ethiopia - Visit the National Museum, home of the 3 million-year-old skeleton “Lucy.” Optional souvenir shopping. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to the airport for a late-night departure if needed.

• Accommodation
• Local guide
• All entrance fees
• All camping equipment
• Scout guide
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Surcharges on fuel
• Airport and departure taxes
• Domestic flight

• Addis abeba, Bahir Dar, Gonder, lalibela, Axum lunch & Dinner
• Photography and video fee
• Laundry service
• Tips
• personal expanses

Experience the ultimate exploration of the Christian Highlands in North Ethiopia with this 14-night, 15-day tour package. The Grand Historical Route tour ensures visits to all major historical cities in the North, many of which are recognized as World Heritage Sites. Additionally, this tour offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into the cultural aspects of Northern Ethiopia.

The journey begins with a visit to the 12th-century Monastery of Debre Libanos, followed by a crossing of the stunning Blue Nile River gorge. By late afternoon, the tour arrives in the naturally beautiful city of Bahir Dar, situated on the lakeshore, to explore the renowned island monasteries of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. The tour continues to the city of Gondar, where visitors can explore the castles of the Gondarian period kings, known for their distinctive architectural styles.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.