Northern Historical Route

Duration: 6nights and 7days

Transportation: Flights and Drive

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

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 Excursion to Semen Mountain National park

Excursion to Semen Mountain National park famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation and unique wildlife, where you will spot the endemic Gelada Baboon troops and you may spot Bushbuck and Klipspringer. You will enjoy the dramatic scenery and a troop friendly Gelada Baboon at very close distance and Have our picnic there and then drive back to Gondar. Overnight at Goha hotel or Zoble Resort.

Day 04 Fly from Gondar to 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 the Sabean. Overnight at hotel

Day 05 fly from Axum to Lalibela

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. You 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 06 Full day visit 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. OR

Excursion drive 42 kms one way to Yemrehane Kristose cave church which is considered as the third type differ from Monolithic and Semi Monolithic churches in the town. Drive to this church will give again an excellent mountain view and chance to visit village life as well.

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. Overnight at Hotel

Day 07 fly from Lalibela to Addis Ababa

AM: transfer to Lalibela airport to fly back to Addis Ababa

PM: visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub- Saharan museums in all of Africa. The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artifacts, royal items and art. Trinity Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Ethiopia and has survived through many historical periods, as its interesting architecture can attest too. Visit Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. This evening we will have a farewell dinner and a traditional show transfer to Bole international airport fly back home.

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