Explore the best of North Ethiopia with our meticulously planned tour package. Begin in Bahir Dar, where you’ll discover the tranquil shores of Lake Tana and its hidden monasteries. Experience the majestic Blue Nile Falls before journeying to Gonder to immerse yourself in Amhara culture and historical sites. Marvel at Lalibela’s iconic rock-hewn churches before exploring the ancient city of Axum with its towering obelisks and royal tombs. Conclude your adventure with a flight back to Addis Ababa, enriched by Ethiopia’s cultural and historical wonders.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Fly to Bahir Dar and Excursion to Lake Tana Monasteries
Our north Ethiopia tour will start with the beautiful city and lakeside town Bahirdar. Upon arrival in Bahir Dar airport , you will be welcomed by our guide and take you to the hotel, after that he will take you on a boat trip to Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Peninsula and the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret.
O/n Bahir Dar, Unison Hotel
Day 2 :
Excursion to Blue Nile Falls and City tour in Bahir Dar
After breakfast, drive 35kms south of Bahir Dar to see the Blue Nile Falls and a short hike in the area. Back for lunch and late in the afternoon drive to the bottom of Emperor Haile Silassie palace to see the sunset over the lake and finish the day with a beautiful view of the city and Lake Tana River.
O/n Bahir Dar , Unison Hotel
Day 3 :
Bahir Dar to Gonder
After breakfast, continue north to Gonder. 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 Gonder, 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 found in Ethiopia.
O/n Gondar Goha Hotel
Day 4 :
Fly to Lalibela and visit Lalibela churches
Morning departure to Lalibela and visit the wonders of 11th century rock churches of King Lalibela. O/n Lalibela
Day 5 :
Flight to Axum and Sightseeing in Axum.
Today you will explore the ancient and religious city of Axum and its main attractions; the giant obelisks, kings tombs, Inscriptions, palaces and the first church of Ethiopia St. Mary Zion church. Accommodation: Yared International hotel
Day 6 :
Day 6. Fly back to Addis
After breakfast , transfer out to Axum Airport and depart to Addis Ababa .
