Highlights of Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Exploring rock hewn churches in Lalibela, castles in Gondar, and the monasteries of Lake Tana, witnessing the Blue Nile Falls, discovering the Simien Mountains and historical Axum.
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Tour Highlights
- 15 Days Service Level: Comfort Style: Classic Guided Tour of the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Guided tour of Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Fasiladas' Bath, and historic castles in Gonder, Boat trip with guided monasteries tour and visit to a traditional home museum on Lake Tana, Excursion to Blue Nile Falls.
- Simien Mountains trek with local guides.
- Mekele City Tour, Entrance fees and guided visits to Wukro and Abreha We Atsbeha churches, Yeha Temple, Axum Historical Site and churches, and Kuskuam Church and Palace.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, local guides.
- 12 Breakfasts.
- Plane, minivan, minibus, boat.
- Comfortable hotel (14 nts).
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Day 1 Addis Ababa - Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Bahir Dar (B) - Fly to Bahir Dar. Take a boat trip on Lake Tana, visit Ura Kidane Mehret, Kibran Gabriel (men only) and Entos Yesus (women only) Monasteries. Enjoy a Blue Nile Falls boat crossing.
Days 3-4 Gondar (2B) - Take an optional Bahir Dar market visit. Visit Fasiladas' castles and bath and Debre Birhan Selassie Church.
Days 5-6 Simien Mountains (2B) - Visit Simien Mountains National Park, take guided excursions around Sankaber campsite, the Jinbar waterfalls and Chenek campsite.
Day 7 Gondar (B) - Visit Debark, Ploughshare Womens Association, Kusquam, Queen Mentawab's residence.
Days 8-10 Lalibela (3B) - Visit Lasta Massif, take a guided tour of Lalibela historical sites, including St. George Church, Yemrehana Kristos, and other rock-hewn churches. Take an optional hike to Asheton Maryam in the morning of day 10.
Days 11-12 Mekele/Hawzien (2B) - Lunch at Woldia and scenic stops en route to Mekele on day 11. Take a short tour of Mekele and Abraha Atsbera en route to Hawzien. Enjoy an optional afternoon walk to visit Debre Tsion Abraham or Abuna Yamata on day 12.
Days 13-14 Axum (B) - Visit Maryam QorQor and Gheralta en route to Axum. Enjoy guided tours of Axum's archeaological sites and Axum Tsion church.
Day 15 Addis Ababa - Return to Addis Ababa on a morning flight.
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Quote Ref: 2152079
| Available Dates | from |
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| 2012-04-21 to 2012-12-29 | £2149 |
- Prices are per person and based on twin share.
- All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; you will of course be advised of changes as they become available.
- Allow USD150-200 for meals not included.
