Historic Tour Of Ethiopia HD03
12 Days From £0 (TBC)
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Explore the ancient and historical highlights of mysterious Ethiopia with visits to the ancient city of Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the medieval castle complex of Gondar and the Blue-Nile falls. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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Tour Highlights
Explore monasteries, ruined Bridges, Gorgeous gorges, Birds, Crater lakes, Ancient History, ruined palaces, monuments, churches, stele, castles, mural paintings, Lakes and falls, Villages, Great sceneries, traditions and customs, colorful markets and more.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Accommodation ( Double room as stated in the Itinerary),
- All Surface transportation including transfers,
- Half board meal with soft drinks,
- All entrance fees,
- Professional English speaking Guide,
- Local guide and scout fee when needed,
- Boat trip on Lake Tana,
- All government taxes.
Excludes
- International or Domestic flight ticket while it is separately given,
- Any airport tax,
- Visa fee and departure taxes,
- Camera or Video fee where inquired,
- Any Alcoholic drinks,
- Tipping and other personal expenses not mentioned in the including part.
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival in Addis Ababa - on arrival be meet and transfer to Hotel. O/n Kaleb Hotel | |
| In the morning have a break fast and head to Kombolcha. En route have a visit to the Italian made Tunnel and the mouth of the Rift Valley system at a place called “Tarmaber”. O/n Sunny-Side Hotel | |
| Drive from Desse to Lalibela. En route visit the Hayq Lake and also the island monastery of Stephen, open only for men. O/n Mount View Hotel/Village Tukul | |
| Early in the morning after breakfast, head exploring the UNESCO registered world wonders of the rock-hewn churches (1st group) only. After lunch head for a visit of the remaining churches. O/n Mount View Hotel/Village Tukul | |
| Head to Mekelle via the Sekota road. On the way visit the least visited but famous world-renowned Cave church of Yimrhane Kirstos. O/n Axum Hotel | |
| after break fast visit the near by famous rock churches of Petros and Paulos, Medhane Alem Adi Kasho and back to Mekelle for overnight stay. O/n Axum Hotel | |
| Drive Mekelle- Axum. On the way visit the Yeha Temple, Debre Damo monastery, Abreha-Atsbeha rock church, Negash Mosque. O/n Yeha Hotel | |
| In the morning have a visit to Axum’s St. Mary of Zion church, Stele of Axum and the tomb there and the Bath of Queen Sheba. After lunch head to the Palace of Sheba, the Tomb of King Kaleb and his son (6th century), stone inscription of king Ezana. O/n Yeha Hotel | |
| Drive from Axum to Gondar. Along the road admire the great mountainous scenic beauty and the Lima Limo twist before getting to Gondar, visit the Felasha, Ethiopian Jew village and their hand made artifacts and attend the eve Epiphany celebration at the bathing pool of Gondar. O/n | |
| After break fast visit the 17th century castles of Gondar together with the bathing castle of King Fasilades. Have a visit to the colorfully decorated church of Debre-Brehan Selassie and continue the drive to Bahir Dar. O/n Tana/Summer Land Hotel | |
| After break fast have a boat cruise on Lake Tana to explore the ancient medieval monastery of Ura Kidanemheret. In the afternoon take lunch and proceed to the Blue-Nile falls. O/n Tana/Summer Land Hotel | |
| In the morning start driving back to Addis Ababa. En route visit the 13th century historical monastery of Debre-Libanos. Up on arrival be taken to do shopping. In the evening have traditional traditionally Dinner and show and be transferred to airport for departure |
