Day 1. Addis Ababa City Tour
Arrival in Addis Ababa. Welcome by the company guide. After checking in Hotel, visit the sights of Addis Ababa: The Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, Entoto Mountains, St. George Church and the big market Mercato (depending on your arrival time in Addis Ababa airport).
O/N in standard hotel.
Day 2. Addis Ababa – Mekele – Gheralta (B-L-D)
In the morning, fly Addis to Mekele. After arrival, short city tour in Mekele. Afternoon, continue to drive to Hawzien. On the way, visit 2 tigrean rock hewn churches.
O/N in Lodge.
Day 3. Gheralta – Axum (B-L-D)
Morning visit of Abune Yemata Church. Afternoon, drive to Axum. On the way, visit Yeha Temple.
O/N in standard 3* Hotel.
Day 4: Axum (B-L-D)
Visit the historic and religious sites in the city of Axum: the historical museum, the ruins of the palace of Queen Sheba, the underground tombs of Kaleb and other Kings and the Church of our Lady of Zion with their treasures.
O/N in standard 3* Hotel.
Day 5: Axum – Simien Mountains (B-L-D)
Morning Drive Axum Simien Mountains National Park.
O/N in Lodge or Hotel.
Day 6: Simien Mountains (B-L-D)
Full day in Simien Mountains National Park, enjoying guided hiking excursions around Sankaber campsite, the Jinbar waterfalls, and Chenek campsite.
Return to Lodge or Hotel for the evening.
Day 7: Simien Mountains – Gondar – Bahir Dar (B-L-D)
Drive to Gondar with a stop at the Ploughshare Women Crafts Training Centre in a Falasha village. After, visit the palaces of King Fassiladas, the Bath of Emperor and Debre Birhan Selassie Church, visit Kusquam, Queen Mentawab’s historic residence just outside the City. Drive to Bahir Dar.
O/N in Lodge.
Day 8: Bahir Dar (B-L-D)
Morning boat ride Lake Tana to visit Island Monasteries. Afternoon visit Blue Nile Falls.
O/N in Lodge.
Day 9: Bahir Dar – Lalibela (B-L-D)
Early morning start for a long drive to Lalibela. Arriving early in the evening.
O/N in standard 3* Hotel.
Day 10: Lalibela (B-L-D)
City tour of Lalibela historical sites. Morning visit the first group of Rock Hewn Churches including St George Church. Afternoon, visit the second group of churches.
O/N in standard 3* Hotel.
Day 11: Fly Lalibela – Addis Ababa (B-L-D)
Fly back to Addis. City tour and time for shopping. In the evening, you will be guest of Ethiopia Tropical Tours at one of the famous traditional restaurants of Addis where you enjoy watching the folkloric dances of the Ethiopia people, and taste Ethiopian meals.
Departure.
