Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa - Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in and enjoying breakfast, embark on a city tour. Highlights include the National Museum (home of Lucy), Mercato, the historic Piazza (Piassa), St. George’s Churches, Mount Entoto (Menelik’s Palace), and the Ethnographic Museum. Overnight stay at Aya Hotel or a similar standard accommodation.

Addis-Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar - You will be picked up from the airport and depart for a full-day excursion to Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls.
Morning – Lake Tana Monasteries
Start with a boat trip on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Visit one or two island or peninsula monasteries, such as Ura Kidane Mehret or Azwa Maryam, known for their beautifully painted murals and rich religious history.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the lake or in Bahir Dar.
Afternoon – Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat)
In the afternoon, drive to the stunning Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat – “Smoking Water”), located about 30 km from Bahir Dar. Take a short walk to viewpoints overlooking the falls, which are especially impressive during the rainy season.
Return to Bahir Dar in the late afternoon.

Bahir Dar-Gondar

Gondar - In the morning, drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Upon arrival, check in and have lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided city tour of Gondar, the former imperial capital of Ethiopia. Visit the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring well-preserved 17th-century castles, followed by visits to Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famous for its ceiling of angel faces, and the historic Fasilides Bath.
Overnight at Goha Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Gondar-Simien Mountain National Park

Simien Mountains National Park - In the morning, drive from Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park, passing through Debark, the park headquarters, for registration. Continue to Sankaber Camp, enjoying spectacular views of the escarpment along the way.
In the afternoon, take a short walk or hike around Sankaber, offering chances to spot Gelada baboons, endemic birdlife, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Overnight at Sankaber Lodge / Camp.

Simien Mountain National Park-Axum

Axum - After breakfast, enjoy a morning walk along the escarpment toward Jinbar Waterfall viewpoints, one of the most impressive sights in the park. Later, depart the Simien Mountains for a scenic drive to Axum, the former capital of the ancient Axumite Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy frequent stops along the way to take in dramatic landscapes and panoramic viewpoints. Arrive in Axum in the late afternoon and overnight at Atranos Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Axum

Axum - After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Axum, the legendary capital of the ancient Axumite Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include:
Stelae Park – see the famous obelisks, including the largest unfinished stele, symbols of Axum’s ancient power.
Queen of Sheba’s Palace (ruins) – explore the legendary site associated with the fabled queen.
Church of St. Mary of Zion – Ethiopia’s most sacred church, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant.
Ancient Tombs & Ruins – visit the royal tombs and archaeological sites that reflect Axum’s imperial history. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay at Atranos Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Axum-Hawzen

Hawzen-Mekele

Mekele-Lalibela

Lalibela - Drive along a scenic highland road to Lalibela, enjoying changing landscapes and photo stops along the way. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon and relax while taking in a beautiful sunset from the terrace. Overnight at Sora Lodge or Hilltop Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Lalibela

Lalibela - After breakfast, begin a full-day guided tour of Lalibela, Ethiopia’s most sacred town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its 11 remarkable rock-hewn churches carved from a single block of stone in the 12th–13th centuries.
Morning – Northern Church Group
Explore the Northern Group of Churches, including:
Bete Medhane Alem – the largest monolithic church in the world
Bete Maryam – famous for its beautiful frescoes and carvings
Bete Meskel, Bete Denagel, and Bete Golgotha–Selassie, believed to house the tomb of King Lalibela
Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or at your hotel.
Afternoon – Southern Church Group
Continue to the Southern Group of Churches, featuring:
Bete Amanuel – considered an architectural masterpiece
Bete Qeddus Mercoreos
Bete Abba Libanos, partially detached from the rock face then return to the hotel for an overnight stay at Sora Lodge or Hilltop Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Lalibela-Asheten Mariam-Lalibela

Asheton Maryam Monastery - In the morning, take an excursion to Asheten Maryam Monastery, dramatically located on the mountain ridge at the peak of Mount Asheten, overlooking the town of Lalibela. The visit can be made on foot with a hike of approximately 2.5 hours, or by vehicle (about 50 minutes), both offering outstanding panoramic views of the surrounding highlands after leaving the city of Lalibela.
After visiting the monastery and enjoying the spectacular scenery, walk back down toward Lalibela.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at one of Lalibela’s best local restaurants, Kana Restaurant.
Afternoon Highlight
Conclude the tour at Bete Giorgis (St. George’s Church), Lalibela’s most iconic cross-shaped church.
Return to your hotel for relaxation and overnight at Sora Lodge or Hilltop Hotel or similar standard accommodation.

Lalibela-Addis

Addis Ababa - After an early breakfast and a chance to enjoy the sunrise over Lalibela, depending on the flight schedule, transfer to Lalibela Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, enjoy a brief visit to sovereign shops for souvenir shopping and local crafts. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, accompanied by a traditional Ethiopian cultural show at Yod Abyssinia, showcasing music, dance, and cultural performances. The end of the tour.

• Accommodation
• Admission fees
• Scout Simien Mountain Park
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Boat Service Bahir Dar
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Meals
• Breakfast
• Government taxes

Explore the most iconic sites: Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia, is known for its lively markets and museums, including the National Museum, which houses the fossil Lucy. Bahir Dar is a picturesque city on the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake, famous for its island monasteries and proximity to the stunning Blue Nile Falls. Gondar, the former imperial capital, is renowned for its Royal Enclosure castles. The Simien Mountains offer endemic wildlife like Gelada baboons, providing some of Ethiopia’s best trekking and breathtaking mountain views. Axum, the ancient capital of the Axumite Empire, is famous for its stelae, royal tombs, and the sacred Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant. The Gheralta region features remote rock-hewn churches, such as Abune Yemata and Wukro Chirkos, perched on cliffs with centuries-old frescoes, showcasing Ethiopia’s rich Christian heritage. Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts 11 rock-hewn churches, including the iconic Bete Giorgis (St. George).

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