Date
Client Date
DURATION
7 Days
NIGHTS
6 Nights
PLACES AVAILABLE
North Bahir Dar & Gondar Lalibela
DESTINATION: NORTH BAHIR DAR & GONDAR LALIBELA
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Program
Here is what’s included in the program of this tour
day
1
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), and the source of the Blue Nile River. In the afternoon, drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike in the area. Finish the day with the sunset over the lake.
Overnight in Bahir Dar (hotel).
day
2
After breakfast, continue north to Gondar. 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 Gondar, 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, and the DebreBirhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia.
Overnight in Gondar (hotel).
day
3
In the morning, proceed driving to Lalibela via Woreta, passing through Amhara state. You will have stunning views of the Guna Mountains as you travel through this dramatic landscape.
Overnight in Lalibela (hotel).
day
4
In the morning, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches – Bet MedhaneAlem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women). After lunch, continue with the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George.
Overnight in Lalibela (hotel).
day
5
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 in Kombolcha (hotel).
day
6
Return driving to Addis via DebreBirhan. On the way you pass the Mezezo Escarpment, with a good chance to see the endemic gelada baboons. If today is a Sunday, you can stop in the town of Senbete to visit the lively market including the interesting camel market.
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TOTAL COST PER PERSON:
• 1 PAX = Euro 2,312 per person.
• 2 PAX = Euro 4,047 per person.