5-Day Family Discovery Lalibela & Bahir Dar

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Welcome to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Your guide will meet your family at the airport and help you settle into your hotel. Today is a relaxed day to rest after your flight. If your children have energy to spare, visit the National Museum, where kids can see the famous fossil called Lucy and learn about early human history in a fun, easy way. Your guide will explain the days ahead and make sure the pace suits your family.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Tana Boat Ride to Island Monasteries

Take a short morning flight to Bahir Dar, on the shore of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. In the afternoon, take a gentle boat ride to visit one of the lake's island monasteries, a fun outing for children who enjoy being on the water. See colorful, centuries-old wall paintings inside, which often catch children's attention with their bright colors and storytelling style. Overnight in Bahir Dar, with time to relax by the lake.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Blue Nile Falls & Flight to Lalibela

This morning, take a short, easy walk to see the Blue Nile Falls, known locally as Tis Issat, or "smoking water". The sound and spray of the falls are always a hit with children, and there are good safe viewpoints for the whole family. In the afternoon, fly to Lalibela, Ethiopia's most famous historic site, and check into your hotel ahead of a day exploring the rock-hewn churches tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Sora Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lalibela Churches & Farewell Dinner

Explore the extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela at a relaxed, family-friendly pace, with plenty of breaks and simple explanations that help children understand why these churches, carved directly into rock, are so special. See Bete Giyorgis, shaped like a cross, which children often find the most memorable. In the afternoon, fly back to Addis Ababa. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by Origin Abyssinia at a family-friendly restaurant in the capital.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Free Time in Addis Ababa & Departure

Enjoy a free morning in Addis Ababa after your family journey through northern Ethiopia. Depending on your flight time, you may have time for last-minute shopping or a relaxed walk in a local park. Your guide will take your family to Bole International Airport in good time for your departure flight, bringing your journey through Ethiopia's Historic Route to a close.

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.