Short trip to Northern Historical Route

Duration: 10nights and 11days

Transportation: Flights and Drive

Tour Includes: Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountain National Park, Lalibela, Axum and Gheralta

Day 01: Fly to Bahir dar

This morning connect flight to Bahir Dar. It takes a 55-minute flight to northwest country’s City called Bahir Dar. Bahir Dar is a pleasant city located on the shores of Lake Tana which is the meaning of the name city itself, the largest highland lake in Ethiopia. After checking into our hotel,

A.M we driving to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tisisat (smoking water) falls: 400 m wide, the water plunges for 45 m, giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend to the other side.

 PM After back to the town from (Tis Isat) Blue Nile falls have you lunch in the town take a boat trip to Lake Tana Monastery called Ura Kidane Mihret on Zeghe peninsula. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Drive to Gondar (3hrs drive)

A.M drive to Gondar through the beautiful and fertile countryside on the Lake Tana side. it takes 2:30hours to Gondar on the way visit the villages along the road, meet people at their field and photo stop for beautiful scenery then proceed to Gondar and Check in hotel.

PM our visiting the city will begin from Fasiladas Gibi, there are a dozen castles built by various emperors over the course of 236 years. The city seems more European than African and also has Islamic influences. We will visit Fasiladas' Palace which is probably the most impressive of all the castles found in the area and the oldest one, too! We continue on to the bath of Fasiladas. Finally, visit the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity). The interior of this is decorated with beautiful frescos, cherubs and paintings. Debre Berhan Selassie is rumored to once have been the proposed final resting place of “the Ark of the Covenant”. Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Gondar / Simien Mountains (Drive)

Today we drive to the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation and unique wildlife, where you may spot the endemic Walia Ibex, Gelada Baboon troops, Bushbuck, Klipspringer. However, as we stay for one night, we will enjoy the dramatic scenery and a troop friendly Gelada Baboon at very close distance and Birds such as Chestnut-napped Francolin, Mountain Thrush, Thick-billed Raven, Lammergeyer, White-collared Pigeon and Ankober Serin just to name a few. Arrive to the lodge check in, have lunch, after short rest, for those who interest in hike/Trek  we will trek for about 2-3 hrs. on the edge and beautiful escarpment to view  the beautiful and green valley, wondering the long day eating and grooming of  Gelada Baboon families and then trace back to the Lodge. Overnight Semien Lodge

Day 04: full day Simien Mountains

Spend the whole morning in an amazing the Simien Mountains National Park: the incredible mountain scenery is breathtaking. Hike along mountain trails enjoying the endless unique flora and fauna of this elevated region (Giant Lobelia). Drive to Chenek and trek see Walia a unique species indigenous to Ethiopia and the Simien Mountains. Return to Gondar for overnight Goha hotel.

Day 06: Gondar– Lalibela (flight)

Fly to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela - the Jerusalem of Ethiopia, and Africa own Petra in a fitting finale to your Ethiopian adventure, explore the first group of the monolithic red-Tuff churches incredibly carved into the rock. Your will lead you through the network of crevices and tunnels linking each of the churches. The churches are still in use today: finally walk to the separately standing, uncovered and beautiful Saint Georges Church down to narrow path to church, step inside and you will see a robed priest going about his timeless business. Late afternoon drive back to your hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Day 07; Full day in Lalibela

This morning we will have excursion to Na’akto La’ab cave but built church up into the side of a hill which is considered as the third type differ from Monolithic and Semi Monolithic churches in the town. Drive back to your hotel and lunch.

PM we take drive to the eastern (second) group of rock churches: smaller in size, these are no less impressive, with intricate carvings and many dark tunnels to explore. Late afternoon we will take you to an Ethiopian coffee ceremony in private home. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Fly Lalibela – Axum

A flight further north takes you to the oldest city in Ethiopia, Axum. Eight Km drive to the Town check in hotel. This afternoon explores the city. Visit the interesting museum in stelae field, the impressive Stelae Fields and also the grounds of the 16th-century Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, home of the original Ark of the Covenant, Queen of Sheba ruin palace and Tomb of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel at certain place will be dropped for souvenir and stretching your legs to your Hotel.

Day 09: Drive to Hawzien to Tigrian Rock hewn churches

Today we drive to Hawzien on the way stop at pre- historical site of Yeha on the way after passing Adwa historic mountains. Then continue drive to Hawzien overnight at Gheralta lodge

 Day 10: Full day visit the Gheralta Cluster Tigrian Rock Hewn Churches

Morning drive to the Megab area about 10k away from Hawzien town and trek 2hrs to visit Mariam Korkor and the nearby smaller church of Daniel Korkor which are built up on spectacular view of Gheralta Mountain over the megab village. After visit walk down to the parking place and have you lunch at hotel and/or Depending your condition continue to trek to Abune Yemata Guh church the most difficult trekking in the area. or picnic lunch in the afternoon you will have coffee ceremony in one of the farmer’s house, spend sometimes with local people learn their living way and enjoy the Ethiopian coffee and then drive to your hotel overnight at Gheralta lodge

Day 11: Gheralta to Mekele to Addis Ababa

Morning after breakfast drive to Mekele on the way visit Abraha we Atsebeha Rock hewn churches after visit continue drive to Mekele have your lunch there based on your flight schedule transfer to Mekele airport and flight back to Addis Ababa.