Explore Gondar’s medieval castles and rich history on a private tour. Discover Ethiopia’s former capital with expert guides and convenient pickup.
Explore Gondar’s medieval castles and rich history on a private tour. Discover Ethiopia’s former capital with expert guides and convenient pickup.
- Gonder - After enjoying breakfast, the journey to Gondar will commence. Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, was established in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to the city of Gondar, including a drive to the Castles and Churches constructed by Emperor Fassiladas and his successors. The tour will continue to…
- Gonder - After enjoying breakfast, the journey to Gondar will commence. Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, was established in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to the city of Gondar, including a drive to the Castles and Churches constructed by Emperor Fassiladas and his successors. The tour will continue to the captivating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), known for its magnificent mural art, and Qusquam Church. Overnight stay in Gondar.
- Fasil Ghebbi - Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, was established in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to the city of Gondar, including a drive to the Castles and Churches constructed by Emperor Fassiladas and his successors. The tour will continue to the captivating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), known for its magnificent mural art, and Qusquam Church.
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Gondar, a medieval town, is situated approximately 748 km from Addis Ababa. After the fall of Lalibela towards the end of the 13th century, Ethiopia lacked a national capital for several centuries. The emperors were compelled to travel continuously on campaigns to protect their expansive empire and secure loyalty to their reign. For their governmental…
Gondar, a medieval town, is situated approximately 748 km from Addis Ababa. After the fall of Lalibela towards the end of the 13th century, Ethiopia lacked a national capital for several centuries. The emperors were compelled to travel continuously on campaigns to protect their expansive empire and secure loyalty to their reign. For their governmental base, they relied on what historical records refer to as ‘roving tent capitals.’ Tired of this itinerant and nomadic existence of many of his predecessors, Emperor Fassiledes established Gondar in 1636 and commissioned the construction of the first and most splendid of the castles. Subsequent emperors contributed their own additions, primarily within the same castle complex. Although the precise date of this grand structure’s construction is unknown, a Yemeni ambassador visiting Gondar in 1648 described it as “one of the most marvelous of buildings.”
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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