2 Days by air - Lalibela |
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Time |
City (Departure) |
Transportation |
Activities |
Meal |
Boarding |
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1 |
05:00
07:00 |
Addis Abeba |
Flight |
Check in for a flight to Lalibela
Depart on an early morning flight to Lalibela (07:00), the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. After arrival, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women). After lunch, visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George. |
Lunch on your own |
Overnight in Lalibela at a) Maribela Hotel b) Lal Hotel c) Alief Paradise Hotel |
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2 |
08:30 |
Lalibela |
Flight |
In the morning, visit any remaining churches of Lalibela not seen the previous day and proceed to the airport for the return flight back to Addis Ababa (12:15). End of Tour
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Breakfast |
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2 Days Axum |
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Days |
Time |
City (Departure) |
Transportation |
Activities |
Meal |
Boarding |
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1 |
05:45
07:45 |
Addis Abeba |
Flight |
Check in for a flight to Axum
Early morning flight to Axum. Upon arrival to Axum, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Today will be a full day visiting the sites of Axum, including the famous obelisks (one that was recently erected after being returned from Italy) and the archeological museum, the Queen of Sheba’s Bath (which supplies water to Axum year-round), Ezana’s enscription, King Kaleb’s tomb, King Bazen’s tomb, and the Queen of Sheba’s Palace. You can also visit the St. Mary of Zion church, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept. Men only are allowed to enter the old church. Unfortunately, no one (except one specially chosen guardian monk) is allowed to enter the chapel where the Ark is kept. |
Lunch on your own |
Overnight in Axum at Brana Hotel/Remhai Hotel/Africa Hotel.
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2 |
09:35 |
Axum |
Flight |
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (09:35).
End of Tour
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Breakfast |
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3 Days by air - Lalibela |
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Days |
Time |
City (Departure) |
Transportation |
Activities |
Meal |
Boarding |
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1 |
06:00
08:00 |
Addis Abeba |
Flight |
Check in for a flight to Lalibella Depart on an early morning flight to Lalibella (08:00), the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. After lunch, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibella, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women |
Lunch on your own |
Overnight in Lalibela at a) Maribela Hotel b) Lal Hotel c) Alief Paradise Hotel.
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2 |
08:30 |
Lalibela |
Drive |
In the morning, take a trip to visit the church of Yimrehanne Kristos. The most popular of the churches outside of Lalibela, this church is built with layers of wood and granite, set in the entrance to a large cavern. After the visit, return to Lalibela for lunch and, in the afternoon, visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George. |
Breakfast |
Overnight in Lalibela at a) Maribela Hotel b) Lal Hotel c) Alief Paradise Hotel.
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3 |
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Lalibela |
Flight |
In the morning, visit the nearby monastery of Na’akuto La’ab, set on the side of a cliff. After the visit, proceed to the airport for the return flight back to Addis Ababa (12:15). End of Tour |
Breakfast |
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3 Days Axum & YehaAxum, Yeha & Debre Damo |
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Days |
Time |
City (Departure) |
Transportation |
Activities |
Meal |
Boarding |
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1 |
05:45
07:45 |
Addis Abeba |
Flight |
Check in for a flight to Axum Early morning flight to Axum (07:45). Upon arrival to Axum, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Today will be a full day visiting the sites of Axum, including the famous obelisks (one that was recently erected after being returned from Italy) and the archeological museum, the Queen of Sheba’s Bath (which supplies water to Axum year-round), Ezana’s enscription, King Kaleb’s tomb, King Bazen’s tomb, and the Queen of Sheba’s Palace. You can also visit the St. Mary of Zion church, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept. Men only are allowed to enter the old church. Unfortunately, no one (except one specially chosen guardian monk) is allowed to enter the chapel where the Ark is kept. |
Lunch on your own |
Overnight in Axum at a) Brana Hotel b) Remhai Hotel c) Africa Hotel.
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2 |
08:30 |
Axum |
Drive |
After breakfast, drive to visit the ruins of Yeha, dating from the 8th to 5th centuries BC, and thought to be the capital of Ethiopian civilization before Axum. Afterwards, visit the Debre Damo monastery, where the men (sorry! No women allowed.) must climb up a 15-m rope to enter. Return to Axum. |
Breakfast |
Overnight in Axum at a) Brana Hotel b) Remhai Hotel c) Africa Hotel. |
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3 |
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Axum |
Flight |
Transfer to airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (09:35). End of Tour |
Breakfast |
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3 Days North by AirBahir Dar & Gondar |
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Days |
Time |
City (Departure) |
Transportation |
Activities |
Meal |
Boarding |
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1 |
05:00
07:00 |
Addis Abeba |
Flight |
Check in for a flight to Bahir Dar Early in the morning, depart on a flight for Bahir Dar (07:00). After arrival, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Penninsula and the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret and the island monastery of Debre Maryam near the outlet of the Blue Nile River. In the afternoon, drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike in the area. Finish the day with the sunset over the lake. |
Lunch on your own |
Overnight in Bahir Dar at a) Kuriftu Resort & Spa b) Abay Minch Lodge c) Summerland Hotel d) EthioStar Hotel |
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2 |
08:30 |
Bahir Dar |
Drive |
After breakfast, continue north to Gondar. The four-hour drive will take you through rural villages, offering wonderful insight into the Amhara culture. After briefly settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings. Additionally, visit Fasilidas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, Ras Gimb Palace Museum and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. |
Breakfast |
Overnight in Gondar at a) Taye Hotel b) Fasil Lodge c) Queen Taitu Pension. |
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3 |
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Gondar |
Flight |
The morning will be available to visit any remaining sites of Gondar before transferring to the airport for return flight to Addis Ababa (13:15). End of Tour.
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Breakfast |
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