9-Day Bahirdar, Gondar and Lalibela Including Axum Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Explores Addis Ababa City Tour

Welcome to Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia and the political heart of Africa. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you'll be greeted by your guide and begin your exploration.
Start with a visit to the National Museum, where you’ll see archaeological treasures including Lucy, the 3.2 million year old hominid fossil.
Tour the Holy Trinity Cathedral, a grand Ethiopian Orthodox church featuring beautiful stained glass windows and royal tombs.
Drive up to Mount Entoto, the historical capital of Emperor Menelik II, for panoramic views of the city.
Explore Merkato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets depending on interest and time
In the evening, enjoy a local restaurant with traditional Ethiopian cuisine and music.
Overnight stay Capital Hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana & Blue Nile Falls

After breakfast, Fly Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake.
Enjoy a scenic on Lake Tana to explore some of its ancient island monasteries such as Ura Kidane Mehret and Azwa Mariam, known for their colorful murals and ancient manuscripts.
In the afternoon, drive to Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat), about 35 km away. After a short hike, experience the mist and thunder of this spectacular waterfall, especially impressive during the wet season.
Return to Bahir Dar for dinner and relaxation by the lakeside.
Overnight: Jacaranda Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Bahirdar to Gondar – Castles & Churches

After breakfast, depart for Gondar (approx. 3 hour drive), a historic city known as the “Camelot of Africa.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), a complex of 17th century castles built by Emperor Fasilides and his descendants.
Explore the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famed for its magnificent ceiling covered in angelic faces.
See the Fasilides Bath, a ceremonial pool still used during the Timket (Epiphany) celebration.
Gondar blends imperial grandeur with spiritual richness and marks the gateway to the highlands.
Overnight:Haile Resort Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Simien Mountains National Park – Trek & Wildlife

In the morning, drive north to the majestic Simien Mountains National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours), a Unesco World Heritage Site offering some of Africa’s most dramatic mountain scenery.
Enter the park and go on a guided hike around Sankaber or Gech, depending on your fitness level and interest.
Encounter troops of Gelada baboons, a grass eating primate endemic to Ethiopia, often seen in large social groups.
Take in stunning views of cliffs, valleys, and the sweeping highlands.
This day immerses you in both adventure and serenity amid Ethiopia’s alpine wonders.
Overnight: Camping.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Simien Mountains Exploration & Return to Gondar

After breakfast, enjoy a second morning trek or scenic drive deeper into the park — possibly visiting Chenek, known for its striking views and higher chances of seeing the Walia ibex, an endangered mountain goat found only in Ethiopia.
Capture dramatic landscapes, spot soaring birds like the lammergeier (bearded vulture), and experience the silence and vastness of the high plateau.
In the afternoon, drive back to Gondar, where you’ll rest and prepare for the next leg of your journey.
Overnight: Haile Resort Gondar.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Gondar to Lalibela to Explore the Rock-Hewn Churches

After breakfast Fly Gondar to Lalibela, one of the world’s most remarkable religious sites. Dubbed the “New Jerusalem, Lalibela is home to a network of 12th century rock-hewn churches, carved entirely from solid volcanic rock.
Begin with the Northern Cluster, which includes:
Bete Medhane Alem – the largest rock-hewn church in the world.
Bete Maryam, Bete Golgotha, and Bete Mikael, with symbolic architecture and religious significance.
Walk through tunnels and passageways connecting the churches — many still used for active worship today.
Lalibela is more than a historical site; it is a living, breathing center of devotion.
Overnight: Mountain View Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Exploration – Second Cluster &Fly Lalibela to Addis Ababa

In the morning, continue your exploration of Lalibela’s wonders:
Visit the Southern Cluster, with more elaborately carved churches like Bete Amanuel, Bete Abba Libanos, and Bete Gabriel-Rufael.
Conclude your tour with the iconic Bete Giorgis (St. George’s Church), the most visually striking and well-preserved church, carved in the shape of a Greek cross.
After lunch, Fly Lalibela to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Triple-E Hotel and Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Addis to Axum

After breakfast, fly Lalibela to to Axum, once the capital of the ancient Axumite Empire, one of the great civilizations of antiquity. Upon arrival, begin exploring this legendary city, starting with the Stelae Field, home to towering granite obelisks erected over royal tombs some dating back more than 1,700 years.
Next, visit the Queen of Sheba’s Palace, believed by many to be the remains of the legendary monarch’s royal residence, and the Queen of Sheba’s Bath, a still-functioning water reservoir used during the annual Timkat (Epiphany) celebration.
In the afternoon, explore the Church of St. Mary of Zion, the most sacred site in Ethiopian Orthodoxy. A small, heavily guarded chapel nearby is believed to house the Ark of the Covenant though no one but the appointed guardian is allowed to see it.
Overnight: Sabean International Hotel.

Main Destination:

Axum (City)

Accommodation:

Sabean International Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Axum to Addis Ababa

Fly back to Addis Ababa, arriving in time for shopping, relaxing, or optional visits to Merkato (the largest open-air market in Africa) or Ethnological Museum. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional music before your transfer to the airport for your international departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.