10 Days 9 Nights NORTH HISTORIC
Duration: 10 Days/ 9 Night
Transportation: Surface and Flight
Day 1: Addis Ababa
Up on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of our Company. Depending on your Arrival Time, you may Visit the Ethnographic Museum, which offers an excellent Introduction to Ethiopian History, Mount Entoto, Unity Park and the holy Trinity Cathedral and Merkato, one of the biggest and largest Market in Africa. Overnight stay at your Hotel.
Day 2: Addis Ababa – Bahar Dar
Drive to Bahar Dar via Debre Markos, along the way, visit the Debre Libanos monastery and the historic Portuguese Bridge. After lunch break, continue your journey through the scenic Blue Nile Gorge. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3: Bahar Dar
Take a boat trip on Lake Tana, the source of Blue Nile, to explore the Ura Kidane Mehret and Azwa Maryam monasteries. After lunch, embark on an excursion to the Blue Nile Falls, known locally as Tiss Isat, meaning ‘Water that Smokes’ Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 4: Bahar Dar – Gondar
Drive to Gondar, the 17th century Former Capital, passing through small Towns, along the way. Begin your City Tour with a visit to the Castel Royal compound (Fasil Ghebbi) and the Debre Brhane Selassie church. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 5: Gondar – Simien Mountain National Park
In the early morning, drive approximately 100 km to Debark, where you will meet your scout, guide and trekking team. Continue Driving about 30 km to Sankaber. Where you will experience the stunning natural Beauty of the highland region. Look out for Gelada Baboons also known as the Bleeding Heart Baboons. After visiting the Waterfall, Drive back to Debark for an Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 6: Debark – Aksum
Drive to Aksum, the historical center of Administration, Religion, commerce and the residence of kings, elites and common Aksumites. The journey will take you through the extraordinary Simien Mountain and the Tekeze River valley, passing through small towns. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 7: Aksum
Explore Aksum, a dream destination for archaeologists and historian. Visit the massive multi-storied gigantic stelae, Ruin of ancient palaces, royal tombs, archaeological museum and see the famous stone inscription known as the ‘’Ethiopian Rosetta stone’’ continue to St. Marry Zion church, believed to be the home of the Ark Covenant. Note that only men are allowed to enter the old church. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 8: Aksum – Yeha – Debre Damo – Aksum
Drive to Yeha via the spectacular mountain of Adwa, where the Battle of Adwa took place the largest and most significant defeat of a colonial power in Africa, which preserved Ethiopia’s independence. Visit the Yeha temple, dating back to the 7th century BCE, and then proceed to the ancient monastery of Debre Damo. The monastery is accessible only by a15-meter leaser rope, with assistance from a monk at the top. Note that women are not allowed to enter. Afterward drive back to Aksum for an Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 9: Aksum – Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela, home to the most famous of all the historical site in Ethiopia. Begin exploring the 11 rock-hewn churches commissioned by king Lalibela. Visit Start the first group of churches, including Bieta medhanialem (House of the holy Savior), Bieta Maryam (House of Mary), bieta Denagl, bieta meskel. Finally, explore the double church of Bieta Golgotha and Debre sina. Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 10: Lalibela
Take a mule ride or Walk to the Ashenten Mariam monastery. Later, visit the second group of Rock-hewn churches, which include Bieta Gabriel, Raphael, Merquorious, Emmanuel, Aba libanos and Concludes with a visit the most remarkable of them all the church of St. George, a massive monolithic structure carved in the shape of a cross. Overnight at a Hotel.
N.B:- The tour program can be Modified, Rearranged, and Combined with other Itineraries. It can also be extended or shortened based on your interest, time and budget.
