$1,045 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Meet your guide and driver from Peak Ethiopia Tours & Car Rental, then transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour of Addis Ababa. Drive to Mount Entoto for panoramic views of the city. Continue to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where locals trade spices, coffee, and handicrafts. Then visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see the famous fossil Lucy, dated about 3.2 million years old. Meals: Breakfast not included. Lunch included. Dinner is at the client's own expense.
Overnight in Addis Ababa.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Accommodation:
- Capital Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lalibela
Lalibela
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a domestic connection to Lalibela, one of Ethiopia’s most sacred towns and an important center of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
In the afternoon visit the northwestern group of the famous Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Meskel, Bete Danaghel, Bete Mikael, and Bete Golgotha. These remarkable churches were carved directly from solid volcanic rock in the 12th century and are considered one of the greatest architectural and religious achievements in the world. Meals: Breakfast and lunch included. Dinner is at the client's own expense.
Overnight: Lalibela.
- Main Destination:
- Lalibela (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Harbe Hotel - Lalibela
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gondar
Gondar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a domestic connection to Gondar, once the capital of the Ethiopian Empire and a city rich in history.
Explore the Fasil Ghebbi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive medieval castles built by Ethiopian emperors. Visit Fasilides' Bath, a ceremonial site used during the colorful Timkat festival, and finish at Debre Berhan Selassie Church, renowned for its ceiling covered with hundreds of angelic faces, showcasing Ethiopia’s unique artistic heritage Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are at the client's own expense.
Overnight: Gondar.
- Main Destination:
- Gondar (City)
- Accommodation:
- Haile Resort Gondar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar
After breakfast, drive from Gondar to Bahir Dar (about 3–4 hours), a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile.
Enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Tana, visiting historic island monasteries famous for their colorful religious paintings, ancient manuscripts, and peaceful surroundings. In the afternoon, explore the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, one of Ethiopia’s most iconic natural attractions, locally known as "Tis Issat" or “The Smoking Water.”
Meals: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner are at the client's own expense.
Overnight: Bahir Dar.
- Main Destination:
- Bahir Dar (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
After breakfast, transfer to Bahir Dar Airport for your domestic flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided city tour of Addis Ababa, including visits to local markets, cultural landmarks, and traditional craft shops, depending on your departure schedule.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional Ethiopian music and dance before being transferred to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for your international departure. Additional accommodation can be arranged upon request at extra cost.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is at the client's own expense.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
