6-Day Abyssinian Royal Escape Luxury Historic Circuit

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

Arrival & Welcome Dinner in Addis Ababa

Welcome to Addis Ababa. On arrival, you will be met by your private guide and driver and taken directly to your hotel, one of the capital's top properties. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a private tour of the National Museum, home to the famous fossil called Lucy, with a dedicated guide who can answer your questions in depth. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring modern Ethiopian cuisine at one of the city's best restaurants, a relaxed introduction to the days ahead.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

• Luxury hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Private Boat to Lake Tana Monasteries

Fly to Bahir Dar on the shore of Lake Tana. Check in to a lakeside luxury lodge with private balconies looking over the water. In the afternoon, take a private boat, not shared with other groups, to visit two of the lake's most beautiful island monasteries, with time to appreciate the centuries-old paintings without crowds. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening by the lake, with dinner served on a terrace overlooking the water.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bahir Dar

• Luxury hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Blue Nile Falls & Boutique Gondar

This morning, visit the Blue Nile Falls with a short, comfortable walk to the best viewpoints, timed to avoid the busiest hours of the day. In the afternoon, transfer to Gondar and check in to a boutique hotel set in beautifully kept gardens. Enjoy a private tasting of Ethiopian coffee and honey wine, called tej, before dinner, learning about local flavors and traditions directly from your host.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gondar Castles & Hillside Lalibela Lodge

Spend the morning with a private, in-depth tour of the Royal Enclosure in Gondar, a group of stone castles built in the 1600s, followed by the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famous for its painted ceiling of angel faces. In the afternoon, fly to Lalibela and check in to a lodge built into the hillside, with sweeping canyon views from your room. Enjoy a quiet evening watching the sunset over the valley below.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Maribela Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lalibela Churches & Candlelit Dinner

Spend a full day exploring the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with a private guide, moving at a relaxed pace and avoiding the busiest times of day. See both the northern and southern clusters, including the famous Bete Giyorgis, carved in the shape of a cross. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit dinner at your lodge, with traditional music performed quietly nearby, a memorable close to your time in Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Maribela Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Addis Ababa for Farewell Dinner & Departure

Fly back to Addis Ababa. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner hosted by Origin Abyssinia at one of the capital's finest restaurants, complete with a curated menu of Ethiopian and international dishes, a fitting close to your journey through Ethiopia's Historic Route. Depending on your international flight time, your private guide and driver will take you to Bole International Airport in comfort for your departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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