North Ethiopia Tours

Tour Code: ATTA 006

Duration: 12 Days and 11 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight & Surface

Tour Program of the Northern Classic with Siemen Mountains, Tigray Rock Hewn Churches and Harar Historical Sites with Addis City Tour (11 Nights and 12 Days) by Flight and Surface


DAY 01: ADDIS—BAHIR DAR

Morning drive to Bahir Dar through the Mountain ranges of Entoto of Addis Ababa and the beautiful countryside. After driving 100 km. you will find a medieval monastery of Debre Libanos and the spectacular Jemma cliff. After your visit, drive to the dramatic Blue Nile Gorge which mostly compared with the Grand Canyon by most observers. Then, drive through the beautiful countryside to Bahir Dar. O/N at Tana hotel or similar.  

DAY 02: BAHIR DAR

In the morning, drive 35 km to the Blue Nile Falls and to the Portuguese Bridge, then start sightseeing of Bahir Dar town and the environs including the local market, and in the afternoon, boat trip over Lake Tana to Zege Peninsula to visit the 15th century Medieval Monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret and the out let of the Blue Nile River. O/N at Tana hotel.

DAY 03:   BAHIR DAR--GONDAR

Morning drive to Gondar through the spectacular Tara Gedam Mountain ranges. En route, you will see the 16th c. Castle of Emperor Sarsa Dengel and drive further to Gondar. After lunch, you will see the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as The Royal Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, The Quesquam Enclosure, and The Bath Palace of Emperor Fasilades. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY 04: GONDAR---SIEMEN MOUNTANS--DEBARK

Morning drive to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique Gelada Baboons. Then, drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enatye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Continue driving further to Buahit to VIEW the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4543 meters above sea-level). Then drive back to Debarek town for overnight. O/N Semien Park hotel or similar.  

DAY 05: SEMIEN (DEBARK) ---GONDAR

In the morning, after a relaxing breakfast, drive back to Gondar. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY 06: GONDAR---LALIBELA

After a relaxing morning, transfer to Gondar Airport to fly to Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel then, visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – The 3 groups rock-hewn churches (12 rock-hewn churches). O/N  Roha Hotel or similar.  

DAY 07: LALIBELA---AXUM

Be transferred to Lalibela Airport for your fly to Axum. You will be transferred to your hotel. Then, you will start the sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as the Stele Park, Tombstones of King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal and King Bazen and the Churches of Mary Zion, the Archaeological Museum and the Bath and the Palace of Queen Sheba. O/N at Sabean hotel or similar. 

DAY 08: AXUM---MEKELLE

Morning drive to Mekelle, on the way; visit some of the rock hewn churches of Tigray such Churches of Wukro Churkos, Michael Amba & Abreha-we-Atsibeha and also Negash Mosque.  O/N Mekelle at Axum hotel or similar.

DAY 09: MEKELLE ---ADDIS

Be transferred to Mekelle Airport to fly back to Addis. PM city tour in Addis to visit museums, churches and shopping such as National Museum, Natural History Museum, St.George Cathedral and St. Trinity Cathedral, Shopping  at African Grand Market, called Merkato and others if the time will be permitted. O/N Addis Ababa.

DAY 10: ADDIS---HARAR

After early Morning breakfast drive to Harar, en route visiting scenic eastern highlands and mountains, in the evening entertain the Hyena man feeding Hyenas in the evening. Hyena Feeding is one of the old traditions passed from generation to generation in the Harar and vicinity which you mightn’t find anywhere else in the country. You will see local people who will do the same, therefore the show will includes.  O/N Heritage Plaza Hotel or similar.

DAY 11: HARAR

Full day visit of the Walled City of Harar. You will start visiting the site seeing which includes The Old town, museum, Rimbaud’s House, Harari traditional House and visit Colorful multiplication of ethnic groups market which the Harar is known for. O/N Heritage Plaza Hotel or similar.

DAY 12: HARAR--- ADDIS-- DEPARTURE

After breakfast drive to Addis.  On your way visit Awaday Chat/ Qat market and then continue to driving to Easter Highland (which is starting from Jijiga to Chercher or Chiro OR Asebe Teferi and Nazerth all the way to Addis. O/N  ADDIS.

Chat or Qat; is a mild stimulant widely used in the East African country (Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia as well) This crop becoming cash crop that the country gain foreign currency  exporting to Somalia, Djibouti up to London England. 

 

 

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Tour Code: ATTA 001

Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight

Tour Program of the Northern Historical Sites (4 Nights and 5 days) by Flight 


 

DAY 01: ADDIS-----BAHIR DAR.  

In the early morning fly to Bahir Dar. Upon your arrival at Bahir Dar airport and then to be transferred to your hotel for check-in. After quick refreshment, drive 35km to Blue Nile Falls. In the afternoon boat trip to the Medieval Monasteries of the Zeghie Peninsula and to the out let of the Blue Nile River. O/N Tana hotel or similar.

DAY 02: BAHIRDAR----GONDAR.  

N.B: There is no flight between Bahir Dar & Gondar

Morning drive 186km (asphalt) to Gondar through the spectacular Tara Gedam Mountain ranges. En route, you will see the 16th c. castle of Emperor Sarsa Dengel and drive further to Gondar. After lunch, you will see the Church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as the royal palace of Emperor Fasiledes, the Quesquam Enclosure, and The Bath Palace of Emperor Fasiledes. O/N Goha hotel or similar.  

DAY 03: GONDAR----LALIBELA 

After a relaxing morning, transfer to Gondar Airport to fly to Lalibela, meet guide and driver and be transferred to your hotel then, Visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – the rock-hewn churches. The churches of Lalibela are among the most extraordinary architectural creations of human civilization. The churches are still used for worship today and many are filled with richly painted biblical murals and also you will have a visit of the 1st, 2nd consisting 5 and 4 churches respectively. The 3rd group consisting only 1 but the most beautiful and monolithic cruciform church of St.George. It is said to be the symbolization of the Noah’s ark. O/N Mt.View hotel or similar.  

DAY 04: LALIBELA---AXUM

In the morning, transfer to Axum airport to fly to Axum, meet guide and driver and then drive to your hotel. After quick refreshment, sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as The Stele Park, Tombstones of King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal And King Bazen And The Churches Of Mary Zion, The Archaeological Museum, The Bath And The Palace Of Queen Sheba. O/N Sabean hotel or similar.

Day 05: AXUM---ADDIS

Be transferred to Axum Airport to fly back to Addis. PM city tour in Addis to visit museums, churches and shopping such as National Museum, Natural History Museum, St.George Cathedral and St. Trinity Cathedral, Shopping  at African Grand Market, called Merkato and others if the time will be permitted. O/N Addis Ababa.

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Tour Code: ATTA 009

Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight & Surface

Trekking Siemen Mountains National Park by Surface (4x4) and Flight (5 Nights +6 Days) 


DAY ONE ADDIS ABABA--GONDAR---SANKABER

Early morning flight to Gondar and.  After arrive Gondar airport meet with Alpha Staffs and continue to drive to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique Gelada Baboons. O/N Camping at Snakaber.

DAY TWO SANKABER--GICH

Start your second day trekking following the cliff trail while the cook is packing all the camping gears and food items to Gich. You will see the amazing cliff of Jinbar where you will have a chance to see the big bird that its wing spread three meters long which is known as Lammergeyer. Then, hike uphill to Gich. O/N at Gich campsite.

DAY THREE GICH

You will have full day to explore the Gich abyss which gives you amazing sites to the lowlands many thousand meters down. Here, you will find the unique flora of Giant Lobelia. O/N camping at Gich.

DAY FOUR GICH-- CHENEK

Full day trekking to Chenek through Imet Gogo and Enatye. Imet Gogo is a peak of 3926 meters and Enatye (4070 meters) are places where you can see Ras Dashen at a distance (Ras Dashen is the highest peak in Ethiopia and 4543 meters). Then, descend to the campsite of Chennek. Here, you will have a chance to see the herd of the endemic Walia Ibex. O/N camping at Chennek campsite.

DAY FIVE CHENEK --GONDAR

Morning drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enateye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Then drive further to Buahit to see the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4543 meters above sea-level). Then drive back to Sankaber to visit the cliff. Then the vehicle will provide you a drive back service to Gondar. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY SIX GONDAR---ADDIS

In the morning city tour in Gondar that includes the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk, the Royal Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, The Bath Palace of Emperor Fasiledes and in the after noon fly back to Addis. O/N in ADDIS.

 

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Tour Code: ATTA 007

Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight and Surface

Danakil Depression for 3 Nights and 4 Days 


DAY ONE: ADDIS—MEKELLE—HAMEDELLA

Early morning fly from ADDIS to MEKELLE, and after arrive at Mekelle airport and continue to drive to the Dalol Depression with Land Cruisers. Therefore, we will have one Land Cruisers for you and one extra for the cook, armed rangers and for road guides. You will pick two armed rangers and one road guide at Berhaile and en route will have a chance to meet the salt Caravans. O/N camping at Hamdela.

DAY TWO:   HAMEDELLA--- KURSEWAD (ERTALE)

Day drive to Kursewad. In the late afternoon, trek to Ertale to see the bubbling magma in the night. If the group unable to trek by themselves, they can hire a Camel by themselves. The payment may be from 400-500 Ethiopian birr (29-35 USD) for a day. The group will pass the night at the hill top to observe the active volcano. In the morning at 5:00 am, they will trek down to Kursewad. O/N Camping at Ertale.

DAY THREE: ERTALE—HAMEDELA

Drive back to Hamdela crossing 90 Km desert sand road. O/N Hamdela Camping.

DAY FOUR: HAMEDELA ---MEKELLE—ADDIS

Morning drive to Lake Asale where you meet people extracting the bar salt from the salt plain. Bar Salt used as a currency in the 18th C. Ethiopia and Asale was the center for curving bar salt as equal to minting coins. In the afternoon, drive to the Dalol depression which is the lowest depression on Earth and the landscape covered by colorful phosphate. Then drive to Mekele along the scenic route and enjoying the Caravans on the road and then be transferred to Mekelle airport for fly back to Addis at 19:30 hrs. O/N in Addis. 

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Tour Code: ATTA 007

Duration: 7 Days and 6 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight & Surface

Tour Program of the Northern Historical Sites with Siemen Mountains 


DAY ONE: ADDIS—BAHIR DAR

Morning flight to Bahir Dar and be transferred to your hotel. In the morning, drive 35 km to the Blue Nile falls and to the Portuguese Bridge, Bahir Dar town: the local market, and in the after noon, boat trip to the medieval monasteries of the Zeghie peninsula and to the out let of the Blue Nile River. O/N at Tana hotel or similar.  . 

DAY TWO: BAHIR DAR---GONDAR

Morning drive to Gondar through the spectacular Tara Gedam Mountain ranges. Enroute, you will see the 16th c. castle of Emperor Sarsa Dengel and drive further to Gondar.After lunch, you will see the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as the royal palace of emperor Fasiledes, the Qusquam enclosure, the bath palace of emperor Fasiledes. O/N Goha hotel or similar.  .

DAY THREE: GONDAR---SIEMEN NOUNTAINS

Day drive to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique Gelada Baboons. O/N at Semien Lodge.

DAY FOUR: SIEMEN NOUNTAINS--- GONDAR

Morning, drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enateye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Then drive further to Buahit to see the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4543 meters above sea-level). Then drive back to Sankaber to visit the cliff. Then the vehicle will provide you a drive back service to Gondar. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY FIVE: GONDAR--LALIBELA

After a relaxing morning, transfer to Gondar Airport to leave for Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel then, Visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – the rock-hewn churches. O/N Mountain View hotel or similar.

DAY SIX: LALIBELA--AXUM

Be transferred to Lalibela airport for your flight to Axum. You will be transferred to your hotel. Then, you will start the sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as the stele park, tombstones of king Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal and king Bazen and the churches of Mary Zion, the archaeological museum and the bath and the palace of Queen Sheba O/N at O/N Sabean hotel or similar..

DAY SEVEN: AXUM---ADDIS

Be transferred to Axum airport to fly back to Addis and making city tour in Addis to visit museums and churches. O/N ADDIS.

 

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Tour Code: ATTA 005

Duration: 16 Days and 15 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight

Tour Program of the Northern Historical Sites with Siemen Mountains, Tigray Rock Hewn Churches and Danakil Depression (15Nights and 16 Days) by Surfaces 


DAY 02: ADDIS-- GONDAR

Early morning flight to Gondar and after your arrival in Gondar transfer to your hotel for check-in.  After breakfast, you will see the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as The Royal Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, The Quesquam Enclosure, and The Bath Palace of Emperor Fasilades. In the afternoon drive to Fellasha Villages and Scenic view and then drive back to Gondar for overnight stay.  O/N Goha hotel  or similar.

DAY 02: ADDIS--GONDAR--Siemen Mountains National Park (Sankaber)

In the morning drive 100km (asphalt) to Debark town then 37km (gravel) to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique GeladaBaboons.  Then, drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enatye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Continue driving further to Buahit to VIEW the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4620meters above sea-level). You will be dropped with guides and hike for about 3 hours before you reach the lodge. O/N Semien lodge in Sankaber (3200m ASL). 

Day 03:   Siemen Mountains National Park (Chenek) ------SANKABER

In the morning drive to Chenek (3600masl) to see the endemic mammal, Walia Ibex and herds of Gelada baboons. You enjoy viewing the stunning landscape of Semien Mountains. Then drive back to the lodge. O/N at Semien Lodge.  

Day 04:   SANKABER ---AXUM

Drive to Axum through the amazing Tekezze Rift Valley en route making many stops to see the Semien Mountains from the lower valley which is really “ The Roof of Africa”. O/N at Sabean hotel or similar.

Day 05:   AXUM

Sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as the stele park, tombstones of King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal and King Bazen and the Churches of Mary Zion, the archaeological museum and the bath and the Palace of Queen Sheba. O/N at Sabean hotel or similar. 

Day 06:   AXUM—ADIGRAT--HAWZIEN

Drive to Adigrat en route visiting the ancient Temple of Yeha (5th. C.BC)  and farther drive to the cluster of the Tigray rock hewn churches of   Petros Paulos, Mikael Milay Hazengie, Adikesho Medhanialem, Wukro Kirkos and Abrha we Atsbeha . O/ N Gheralta Lodge.

Day 07:   HAWZIEN ---MEKELLE

Morning drive to Visit the Easter cluster of rock hewn churches of Michael Imba; Debre Selam Michael and Mikael Barka from the Atsbi cluster. O/N Mekelle at Axum hotel or similar.

Day 08:   MEKELLE—HAMEDELA

Early morning drive to the Dalol Depression with Land Cruisers. Therefore, we will have one Land Cruisers for you and one extra for the cook, armed rangers and for road guides. You will pick two armed rangers and one road guide at Berhaile and en route will have a chance to meet the salt Caravans. O/N camping at Hamdela.

Day 09:   HAMEDELA—ERTALE

Drive to Kursewad. In the late afternoon, trek to Ertale to see the bubbling magma in the night. If the group unable to trek by themselves, they can hire a Camel by themselves. The group will pass the night at the hill top to observe the active volcano. In the morning at 5:00 am, they will trek down to Kursewad. O/N Camping at Ertale.

Day 10:   ERTALE—HAMEDELA

Drive back to Hamdela crossing 90 Km desert sand road. O/N Hamdela Camping.

Day 11:   HAMEDELA ---MEKELLE

Morning drive to Lake Asale where you meet people extracting the bar salt from the salt plain. Bar Salt used as a currency in the 18th C. Ethiopia and Asale was the center for curving bar salt as equal to minting coins. In the afternoon, drive to the Dalol Depression which is the lowest depression on Earth and the landscape covered by colorful phosphate. Then drive to Mekele along the scenic route and enjoying the Caravans on the road. O/N Mekelle at Axum hotel or similar. 

Day 12:   MEKELLE—LALIBELA

Drive to Lalibela through the scenic country side through Woldiya town . O/N at Mountain View hotel or similar.  

Day 13:   LALIBELA

Full day Visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – The 3 group rock-hewn churches (12 rock-hewn churches). O/N Roha Hotel or similar.

Day 14:   LALIBELA (Excursions @ Asheten Mariam or Naacute Leab Church)

OPTION I

In the morning, after an early breakfast trek (half way mule or horse ride) to the 13th c rock hewn monastery of Asheten Mariam (over 9,800 feet or 3000 meters high). It is about 8km from Lalibela. The road is very steeply looked like a twisted rope hugged on the wall but very beautiful scenery with a rewarding experience. You hike from 1 - 1 and half hours or on horse ride. O/N Roha hotel or similar.

OPTION II

In the morning drive 6km outside of Lalibela town to visit the cave (rock-hewn churches) of Na acute Leab church.  The monastery is named after its constructor, the nephew and successor of King Lalibela. Then drive back to Lalibela town then drive back and visit the city and livelihood of the Lalibela people. O/N Roha hotel or similar.

DAY 15: LALIBELA---KOMBOLCHA

 Drive to Kombolcha via Woldia and Dessie, en route visiting Genete Mariam Rock Hewn Church. O/N at Sunny Side Hotel or similar.

DAY 16: KOMBOLCHA —ADDIS

Drive to Addis Ababa through the eastern Mountain ranges and reach in Addis. O/N Addis Ababa.

 

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Tour Code: ATTA 004

Duration: 3 Days and 2 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight

Tour Program of the Northern Historical for 2 Nights & 3 days by flight 


DAY ONE: ADDIS--LALIBELA

In the morning, transfer to Addis Ababa Airport to fly Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel then, visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – the rock-hewn churches. The churches of Lalibela are among the most extraordinary architectural creations of human civilization. Each church is sculpted, both inside and out, directly from the living bedrock of the earth. The probable method of construction was for craftsman to first sink trenches directly into the stone, then to slowly chisel away excess Stone to reveal exterior and interior spaces. Narrow, labyrinthine tunnels connect several of the churches, and the walls of the trenches and courtyards contain cavities and chambers filled with mummies of pious monks and pilgrims. The churches are still used for worship today and many are filled with richly painted biblical murals and also  you will have a visit of the second group of churches(consisting of 4 churches) and the third group consisting only one but the most beautiful and monolithic cruciform church of St. George. It is said to be the symbolization of the Noah’s. O/N Roha hotel or similar.

DAY TWO: LALIBELA (Excursions @ Asheten Mariam or Naacute Leab Church)

OPTION I

In the morning, after an early breakfast trek (half way mule or horse ride) to the 13th c rock hewn monastery of Asheten Mariam (over 9,800 feet or 3000 meters high). It is about 8km from Lalibela. The road is very steeply looked like a twisted rope hugged on the wall but very beautiful scenery with a rewarding experience. You hike from 1 - 1 and half hours or on horse ride. O/N Roha hotel or similar.

OPTION II

In the morning drive 6km outside of Lalibela town to visit the cave (rock-hewn churches) of Na acute Leab church.  The monastery is named after its constructor, the nephew and successor of King Lalibela. Then drive back to Lalibela town then drive back and visit the city and livelihood of the Lalibela people. O/N Roha hotel or similar.

 

DAY THREE: ` LALIBELA--ADDIS

Be transferred to Lalibela airport for your fly back to Addis. After arrive Addis International Air port, meet with Alpha staffs and making city tours in Addis to visit Museums and Churches. O/N Addis.

 

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 Tour Code: ATTA 003

Duration: 7 Days and 6 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Flight &Surface

Tour Program of the Northern Historical Sites with Siemen Mountains for 6 Nights & 7 days by flight and surface


DAY ONE:   ADDIS—BAHIR DAR

Morning flight to Bahir Dar and be transferred to your hotel. In the morning, drive 35 km to the Blue Nile Falls and to the Portuguese Bridge, Bahir Dar town: the local market, and in the afternoon, boat trip at Lake Tana to visit the medieval monasteries @ Zeghie Peninsula and to the out let of the Blue Nile River. O/N at Tana hotel or similar. 

DAY TWO: BAHIR DAR---GONDAR

Morning drive (186km) to Gondar through the spectacular Tara Gedam Mountain Ranges. En route, you will see the 16th c. castle of Emperor Sarsa Dengel and drive further to Gondar. After lunch, you will see the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as the Royal Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, the Qusquam Enclosure, and the Bath Palace of Emperor Fasiledes. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY THREE: GONDAR---SIEMEN NOUNTAINS

Drive to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique Gelada Baboons. Then drive back to Debarek town. O/N at Simein Park hotel or similar.

DAY FOUR: SIEMEN NOUNTAINS--- GONDAR

Morning, drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enateye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Then drive further to Buahit to see the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4543 meters above sea-level). Then drive back to Sankaber to visit the cliff. Then the vehicle will provide you a drive back service to Gondar. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY FIVE: GONDAR—LALIBELA

After a relaxing morning, transfer to Gondar Airport to leave for Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel then, visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – the rock-hewn churches. O/N Mountain View hotel or similar.

DAY SIX: ` LALIBELA--AXUM

Be transferred to Lalibela airport for your flight to Axum. You will be transferred to your hotel. Then, you will start the sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as the Stele Park, Tombstones of King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal and King Bazen and the Churches of Mary Zion, the Archaeological Museum and the Bath and the Palace of Queen Sheba.  O/N at N Sabean hotel or similar.

DAY SEVEN: AXUM---ADDIS

Be transferred to Axum airport to fly back to Addis and making city tour in Addis to visit museums and churches. O/N ADDIS.

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Tour Code: ATTA 002

Duration: 13 Days and 12 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Surfaces

Tour Program of the Northern Historical Sites, Semien Mountains National Park and the Tigray Rock Hewn Churches (12 Nights & 13 Days) all by surface


DAY ONE: ADDIS ABABA

Full day, you will have Addis city tour that includes; visit museums, churches and shopping such as National Museum, Natural History Museum, St.George Cathedral and St. Trinity Cathedral, Shopping at African Grand Market, called Merkato, Entoto Mountains; to visit the over view of the capital Addis, the memorial museum of Emperor Menelik and Empress Taitu and also St. Mary Church and others if the time will be permitted. O/N Addis Ababa.

DAY TWO: ADDIS—BAHIR DAR

Morning drive to Bahir Dar through the Mountain ranges of Entoto of Addis Ababa and the beautiful countryside. After driving 100 km. you will find a Medieval Monastery of Debre Libanos and the spectacular Jemma Cliff. After your visit, drive to the dramatic Blue Nile Gorge which mostly compared with the Grand Canyon by most observers. Then, drive through the beautiful countryside to Bahir Dar. O/N at Tana hotel or similar.

DAY THREE: BAHIR DAR

In the morning, drive 35 km to the Blue Nile Falls and to the Portuguese Bridge, then start sightseeing of Bahir Dar town and the environs including the local market, and in the afternoon, boat trip over Lake Tana to Zege Peninsula to visit the 15th century Medieval Monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret and also the out let of the Blue Nile River. O/N at Tana hotel or similar.

DAY FOUR: BAHIR DAR--GONDAR

Morning drive to Gondar through the spectacular Tara Gedam Mountain ranges. En route, you will see the 16th c. Castle of Emperor Sarsa Dengel and drive further to Gondar. After lunch, you will see the church of Debre Birhan Selassie which is painstakingly decorated by a local monk and historical sites such as The Royal Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, The Quesquam Enclosure, and The Bath Palace of Emperor Fasilades. O/N Goha hotel or similar.

DAY FIVE: GONDAR---SIEMEN MOUNTANS--DEBARK

Morning drive to the marvelous Semien Mountains. You will have a short stop at the breath taking scenery of Kossoye before reaching Debark. At Debark (which is 100 km away from Gondar), you will collect the entrance fees, a park guide and park ranger to drive further into the inner part of the park. From Chinkwanit, where the spectacular scenery begins, you will start your first day trekking following the abyss. You will enjoy the views and the herds of unique Gelada Baboons. Then, drive to Chenek to see the endemic Walia Ibex and the breath-taking scenery of Enatye and Imet Gogo. Here, the elevation is 3600 meters above sea level and the flora and the fauna is becoming unique. Continue driving further to Buahit to VIEW the majestic Ras Dashen-the highest pick of Ethiopia (4543 meters above sea-level). Then drive back to Debarek town for overnight. O/N Semien Park hotel or similar. 

DAY SIX: DEBARK---AXUM

Drive to Axum through the amazing Tekezze Rift Valley en route making many stops to see the Semien Mountains from the lower valley which is really “ The Roof of Africa”. O/N at Sabean hotel or similar.

DAY SEVEN: AXUM

Sightseeing of historical sites in Axum such as the stele park, tombstones of King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskal and King Bazen and the Churches of Mary Zion, the archaeological museum and the bath and the palace of Queen Sheba. O/N at Sabean hotel or similar. 

DAY EIGHT: AXUM—ADIGRAT--HAWZIEN

Drive to Adigrat en route visiting the ancient Temple of Yeha (5th. C.BC)  and farther drive to the cluster of the Tigray rock hewn churches of   Petros Paulos, Mikael Milay Hazengie, Adikesho Medhanialem, Wukro Kirkos and Abrha we Atsbeha . O/N  Gheralta Lodge or similar.

DAY NINE: HAWZIEN ---MEKELLE

Morning drive to Visit the Easter cluster of rock hewn churches of Michael Imba; Debre Selam Michael and Mikael Barka from the Atsbi cluster. O/N Mekelle at Axum hotel or similar.

DAY TEN: MEKELLE—LALIBELA

Drive to Lalibela through the scenic country side through Woldiya town. O/N at Mountain View hotel or similar.

DAY ELEVEN: LALIBELA

Full day Visit of Lalibela brings you to yet more wonder – The 3 group rock-hewn churches (12 rock-hewn churches). O/N Mountain View hotel or similar.

DAY TWELVE: LALIBELA---KOMBOLCHA

Drive to Kombolcha via Woldia and Dessie, en route visiting Genete Mariam Rock Hewn Church. O/N at Sunnyside Hotel or similar.

DAY THIRTEEN: KOMBOLCHA--ADDIS

Drive to Addis Ababa through the eastern Mountain ranges and reach in Addis. O/N Addis.

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A.A. & Nearby

Addis Ababa & Nearby
Historical
Axum                                 Ankober                                Churches of Tigrai                      Debredamo                              Gondar                                     Harar                                          Lalibela                                     Tana                                            Yeha...
Holidays
Gena (Christmas)                  Enkutatash (New Year)                 Meskel (Finding of True Cross) Timket (Epiphany)
Natural
Blue Nile Falls                             Sof Omar Caves                       Denakil Depressions                    Dallol Active Volcanoes            
Parks
Abidjatta Shalla                           Awash                                           Bale                                   Gambella                                  Mago                                               Nechi Saar                                     Omo                                     Semien Mountain  
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