Tour Code: ITO-103/15
Tour name; historic route
Duration; 13days/12 nights
Transport; surface
Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa.
You will be meet at Bole International Airport, and transferred to the chosen hotel if your flight arrives in the morning or afternoon, there may be time to take in some of the city sights.
Day 2: City tour in Addis Ababa.
You spend the day exploring Addis Ababa beginning with a visit to the National Museum, Ethnological Museum. After lunch, you will visit Holy Trinity Cathedral and Mercato the largest open air market in Africa. Overnight stay in hotel
Day 3: Drive to Bahir dar
Early in the morning, depart north to Bahir Dar via Debre Markos. On the way visit the Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese bridge, afterwards, you will pass through the spectacular Blue Nile Gorge before stopping in Debre Markos for lunch. Then continue to Bahir Dar for overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4: City tour in Bahir dar
In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries, such as those on the Zege Peninsula and Kibran Gabriel (not allowed for women).In the afternoon, drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike.
Day 5: Drive to Gondar and make a city tour
After breakfast, continue north to Gondar. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Amhara tribes. After arriving at your hotel, visit the castles of Fasilides and the Debre Birhan Silassie church,
Day 6: Drive to Simien Mountains National Park
Depart early in the morning from Gondar, driving to Sankober. We will stop along the way to handle park fees, etc. You will begin a short 3-4 hour hike from Buyit Ras to Sankober, Overnight stay in Simien Lodge
Day 7: Drive to Axum
In the morning, depart north for Axum, enjoying spectacular views of the Simien Mountains. After stopping for lunch in Adarky, proceed driving through the Tekeze Valley to Axum for overnight stay in hotel
Day 8: City tour in Axum
Today we explore Axum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9: Drive to Meklle
Visit the rock-hewn churches of Tigray, such as Abraha Atsbeha, the dramatic Abuna Yemata Guh (perched on the side of a cliff) and Chirkos then continue driving to Mekele for overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Lalibla
Drive through the panoramic view of mountains and villages then check in hotel.
Day 11: Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
After breakfast visit the first and the third groups of churches then after lunch visit second group of church and shoping.
Day 12: Drive to Kombolcha
Early in the morning, drive to Kombolcha via Woldia, on the way visiting the lake in the town of Hayk, where you can visit the local monastery and enjoy the birdlife overnight stay in hotel
Day 13: Drive back to Addis Ababa and departure
We drive back to Addis Ababa this morning. The afternoon is free for last minute shopping or resting before meeting with the group again for our farewell dinner in one of the traditional restaurant with live music.