9-Day Historical Trip to the North Including Simien

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa – City Tour

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, begin your exploration of Ethiopia’s vibrant capital.
Visit the Ethnological Museum, offering insight into Ethiopia’s diverse cultures and history.
Explore Mercato, Africa’s largest open-air market, full of color and local life. End the day with a scenic drive to Entoto Hill for panoramic views.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Sun View Addis Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Lalibela – Explore Rock-Hewn Churches

Fly to Lalibela, Ethiopia’s spiritual center and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the first group of churches, including Bete Medhane Alem and Bete Maryam, connected by narrow tunnels and passageways carved from solid rock.
Experience the sacred atmosphere as priests and pilgrims conduct daily rituals.
Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek to Asheton Maryam Monastery – Second Group of Churches

After breakfast, trek or ride mules to Asheton Maryam Monastery, perched high in the mountains overlooking Lalibela. The journey offers breathtaking views and cultural encounters.
At the monastery, explore ancient relics and enjoy the peaceful setting. In the afternoon, visit the second group of churches, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis, carved in the shape of a cross.
Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Gondar – Royal Heritage

Fly to Gondar – Royal Heritage
Fly to Gondar, known as the “Camelot of Africa.”
Visit the UNESCO-listed Fasil Ghebbi, a complex of castles built by Emperor Fasilides. Continue to Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famed for its ceiling decorated with angelic faces.
Overnight: 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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DayTrip to Simien Mountains

Drive to the Simien Mountains National Park, one of Africa’s most dramatic landscapes.
Enjoy a scenic walk along the escarpments, with spectacular views of deep valleys and jagged peaks. Spot endemic wildlife such as the Gelada baboon and possibly the Walia ibex.
Return to Gondar in the afternoon.
Overnight: Gondar.

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:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana Monasteries

Drive through scenic highlands to Bahir Dar, a lakeside city on the shores of Lake Tana.
Take a boat excursion to visit historic monasteries including Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery, known for its vibrant murals, and Azwa Maryam Monastery, surrounded by forest.
Also view the source of the Blue Nile as it begins its journey from the lake.
Overnight: Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Avenue Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Blue Nile Falls – Fly to Addis Ababa

Visit Blue Nile Falls – Fly to Addis Ababa
Visit the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat), meaning “Smoking Water,” where the river cascades dramatically over a basalt cliff.
After the visit, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Blue Nile Falls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Sun View Addis Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Axum – Explore Ancient Civilization

Fly to Axum, one of Africa’s oldest civilizations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Axum Stelae Field, featuring towering granite obelisks carved over 1,700 years ago. Continue to the Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed by many to house the Ark of the Covenant.
Explore the ruins of the Queen of Sheba’s Palace and other archaeological sites.
Overnight: Axum.

Main Destination:

Axum (City)

Accommodation:

Sabean International Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Axum – Fly to Addis Ababa

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Axum, with optional visits to additional archaeological sites or local markets.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa. Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy last-minute shopping or a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony before your international departure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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