9-Day Historical Sites & Simien Mountains National Park

• 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

Welcome to Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided city tour featuring the National Museum, home of the famous fossil Lucy, the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, and panoramic views from Mount Entoto. You will also experience the lively atmosphere of Mercato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets.

Overnight: Crescent Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Crescent International Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Flight to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana Monasteries

Take a morning domestic flight to Bahir Dar, a picturesque city located on the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake. After check-in, enjoy a boat excursion across Lake Tana to visit the historic Ura Kidane Mehret Monastery, renowned for its vibrant religious paintings, ancient manuscripts, and traditional architecture. Later, explore the lakeside city and local markets.

Overnight: Jacaranda Hotel, Bahir Dar.

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

Blue Nile Falls – Drive to Gondar

In the morning, visit the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, locally known as "Tis Issat" or "Smoking Water." Enjoy a scenic walk around the falls and take in the impressive views before returning to Bahir Dar. After lunch, drive through the beautiful Ethiopian highlands to Gondar, the former royal capital of Ethiopia.

Overnight: Goha Hotel, Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Goha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gondar – Simien Mountains National Park

Drive to the breathtaking Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. Enjoy magnificent scenery featuring deep valleys, towering cliffs, and sweeping mountain vistas. During your visit, you may encounter Gelada baboons, Walia ibex, and a variety of endemic bird species while enjoying short hikes and panoramic viewpoints.

Overnight: Lodge in Simien Mountains National Park.

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:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Simien Mountains – Gondar Historical Tour

Enjoy an early morning hike and spectacular sunrise views in the Simien Mountains before returning to Gondar. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the castles and palaces of Ethiopia’s former emperors. Continue to Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famous for its beautifully painted ceiling adorned with angelic faces.

Overnight: Goha Hotel, Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Goha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Flight to Lalibela – First Cluster of Rock-Hewn Churches

Take a morning flight to Lalibela, Ethiopia’s spiritual heart and home to the world-famous rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, explore the first cluster of churches, carved directly from solid volcanic rock during the 12th and 13th centuries. Learn about their remarkable history, architecture, and religious significance.

Overnight: Mountain View Hotel, Lalibela.

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

Yimrehane Kristos & Lalibela Churches

Drive through beautiful mountain scenery to visit Yimrehane Kristos Church, a remarkable medieval church built inside a cave and considered one of Ethiopia’s finest examples of Axumite architecture. Return to Lalibela in the afternoon to continue exploring the second cluster of churches, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis (Church of St. George).

Overnight: Mountain View Hotel, Lalibela.

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

Flight to Axum

Fly to Axum, the ancient capital of the Axumite Kingdom and one of Africa’s oldest civilizations. Visit the impressive Stelae Field, archaeological sites, royal tombs, and the Church of St. Mary of Zion, which many Ethiopians believe houses the Ark of the Covenant.

Overnight: Yared Zema International Hotel, Axum.

Main Destination:

Axum (City)

Accommodation:

Yared Zema International Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Flight to Addis Ababa – Departure

Take a morning flight back to Addis Ababa. Depending on your international departure schedule, enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Later, transfer to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Ethiopian adventure.

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.