5 Days Northern Ethiopia Historic Tour
5 Days Northern Ethiopia Historic Tour
5 Days Northern Ethiopia Historic Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Addis Ababa
Visiting: Addis Ababa, Entoto Park, National MUSEUM, Ethnological Museum, Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery, Blue Nile Falls, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Debre Birhan Selassie, Fasil Ghebbi, Church of St. George, Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela, Lalibela Town, Lalibela, Yod Abyssinia Traditional Restaurant
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AET01
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , FrenchTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
On this 5 days in Ethiopia historic tour you will visit Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile waterfalls, Gondar(UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Lalibela rock-hewn churches(UNESCO World Heritage Site) - all the most famous attractions of the historic north of Ethiopia. Travel as part of a small group, with a maximum of 15 particpants.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Addis Ababa City Tour
Location: Addis Ababa, Entoto Park, National MUSEUM, Ethnological Museum
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Damat Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 1: Arrival to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Clients will be greeted upon arrival to Bole International Airport, regardless of arrival time and transferred to your hotel Located in the centre of the country. Addis Ababa is Ethiopia’s geographic, political and cultural hub. Addis is distinct from many other African capitals because it was not developed under colonial rule. One of its best-known sites is the National Museum of Ethiopia, which houses the remains of “Lucy,” a bipedal hominid who lived 3.2 million years ago and was discovered in 1974.
If you arrive early perhaps take a tour of this bustling city, Established by the Emperor Menelik II in 1887. The optional city tour will include the National Museum, where you’ll find the famous remains of 'Lucy’, and the Ethnographic Museum set within the beautiful gardens of Haile Selassie’s former palace. We gather for a welcome dinner with our fellow travellers this evening. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2 : Flight To Bahir Dar
Location: Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery, Blue Nile Falls, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jacaranda Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a morning flight to Bahirdar, arrival and transfer to your hotel, after breakfast take a boat trip on Lake Tana and visit two of the most accessible and representative of the monasteries with very beautiful well painting from the medieval time still serving their original function, Ura Kidane Mehret and Azwa Maryam then ride back to Bahirdar on the way see the outlet of the famous Blue Nile the longest river in the world as it depart from the lake. Lunch break and Afternoon a drive to the Blue Nile Falls, (the water amount of the fall is depending on the rain), but the drive and walking by its self is great and enjoyable, Overnight hotel.
Day 3 : Drive To Gondar (Camelot Of Africa)
Location: Gondar, Debre Birhan Selassie, Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Haile Hotel or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our trip continues to Gondar (185 km) via a magnificent landscape of the Amhara region. The farmlands of the Amhara people are visible on the roadside. We will have a quick stop at Awra Amba community, egalitarian society. Unlike other parts of the country, in this community women have equal rights as men, and there is no distinction in divisions of labor between men and women.
Then continue driving to the city of Gondar, which used to be the seat of many Emperors who ruled Ethiopia in the 17th and 18th century. The town is the gateway to the Simien Mountains and lies at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level. After lunch, we will visit the famous castles of the town, where former rulers built numerous palaces for themselves and their families.
We continue our journey to the bath of King Fasilidas, where Timkat festival is annually hosted. This is one of the famous festivals in Ethiopia and held annually to celebrate the baptism of Jesus. We finish the day with a visit to the church of Debre Berhan Selassie, which is famous for its beautiful ceiling paintings. The motif of the angelic face became a symbol of the Ethiopian art.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Flight To Lalibela (Eight Wonders Of The World)
Location: Church of St. George, Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela, Lalibela Town, Lalibela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maribela Hotel or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning after breakfast transfer to the Airport for your flight to Lalibela the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lalibela is noted as The, New Jerusalem" - a town for internationally renowned rock hewn churches known as, Eight wonders of the world, physically praised from the rock in which they stand, these towering edifices seems to be superhuman creation in scale workman ship and concept. begin to explore the rock-hewn churches of the remarkable king Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha. Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolith in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia
Overnight Hotel.
Day 5 : Flight To Addis Ababa - Departure
Location: Yod Abyssinia Traditional Restaurant, Addis Ababa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches-Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. then transfer to the airport to fly back to Addis Ababa, on arrival more free time for Shopping and evening head to the farewell Evening cultural dinner party in one of the Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from the different ethnic Groups then transfer to airport for your international departure.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
2 bottle of mineral water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
In and out airport transfer fees
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Air-conditioned vehicle fee and domestic flights
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Drinks with Meals
Non alcoholic drinks with meals
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees in destinations
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Fully Guided
Professional tour guide and local guides in destinations
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Wi-fi Internet in the hotels
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Local Taxes
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Accommodation
4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
Any visa fee is excluded
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Any alcoholic Beverages Any services which are not mentioned in the service included Personal items
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes all entrance fees are included
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US dollar
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes all accommodations have free wi-fi
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes all buses and vehicles are air conditioned
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
It depends
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Do I need a visa?
Yes, you do need a visa to travel to Ethiopia. Tourist visas (available for one or three months, single entry) are available upon arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Tourist visas are available in the following link. Please note there are other websites that are not official and may charge extra fee for issuing tourist visas to Ethiopia. Electronic visas are available for tourists from most of European countries as well as the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Japan, Korea, India, China and Russia. Applications can be made online at www.evisa.gov.et. Please note the following is required: Arrival information Personal details A passport size photo A copy of your scanned passport (passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to travel to Ethiopia.) Non-refundable payment fee (MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted) It is also possible to obtain a business visa of up to three months validity upon arrival with the prior arrangements made by the sponsoring organisation in Ethiopia. The visa extension fees are currently $100 for a one month extension (first time), $150 for a fifteen days extension (second time) and $200 for a 10 days extension (third time). If the traveller’s visa expires before their departure, they will be required to obtain a visa extension at the Immigration Office in Addis Ababa. There is an overstay penalty fee of $5 a day from one to fifteen days and $10 a day after fifteen days. In such cases, the traveller may also be required to pay a penalty of up to 4,000 ETB ($300) before being allowed to leave Ethiopia.
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What is the best time to travel?
If you want my opinion, the months that are most preferable to travel to Ethiopia would be September and October as this time of the year offers a particularly beautiful landscape since it follows the rainy season (June and August). During this period, the whole country is covered with a mantle of flowers of thousands of colors that bring a beauty to the already magical landscape. Let's just say it's the Ethiopian Spring. However, do not fear if you can not visit the country at this time, it just adds an extra beauty to the view but Ethiopia can be breath-taking at any time of the year.
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What should I pack?
In Ethiopia, there are certain things that are difficult to find, especially if you are travelling through rural areas. Therefore, it is very important to be pack thoroughly. The first thing you should keep in mind when packing your suitcase is including a first-aid kit with the following items: Mosquito repellent and sprays High SPF sunscreen and sunglasses Antihistamine Antiseptic cream for insect bites Plasters Anti diarrhoea pills Saline solutions in case of severe dehydration Contact lens liquid Besides the first-aid kit mentioned above, it is advisable to include in your bag the following items: Light clothes for the daytime and a good sweater or pullover for the evening Sandals and a good pair of shoes (specially during the rainy season to deal with muddy pathways) A discrete wallet or money belt and a small bag to carry your camera and phone A rainy jacket and umbrella if travelling during the rainy season (June to September) A warm sleeping bag if you are thinking of sleeping in campsites A hat and sunglasses to avoid long sun exposure If you are thinking of donating your personal stuff we kindly advise to do it at your discretion and avoid uncomfortable situations on the street, especially with children. We recommend you to contact a local NGO in advance so they can relocate your things in a sustainable way.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been in the business for more than 10 years
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of armaye ethiopia tours charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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