Ethiopia Historic Route

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Overview
Highlights
- Visit the largest market in Africa
- Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
- Experience a traditional dinner and local music
- Visit a Falasha village
- Explore Addis Ababa
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Trip includes
- Meet and greet services at the airport
- All transfers to and from airports, hotels and lodges
- Accommodations as specified in the itinerary (subject to confirmation)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All touring and game activities as specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Hotel & local tourism taxes
Itinerary

Accommodation: Sheraton Addis Ababa
Welcome to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city. Located in the center of the country at an altitude of nearly 8,000 feet, the city is a fascinating combination of old and new world, with colorful markets, colonial architectu...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Addis Ababa
Step back in time, beginning with a full-day tour of this fascinating city. Head to the top of Mount Entoto for a spectacular view of the city, then on to the Orthodox Trinity Cathedral and the Mercato, the largest market in all of Africa. The highlight of today’s in-...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kuriftu Resort and Spa
After breakfast, a short flight takes you to Bahir Dar. Meet your guide and you are off through the beautiful countryside to the small town of Tiss Abay, to visit the famous Blue Ni...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Goha Hotel
After breakfast in Bahir Dar, visit what remains of one of the Falasha Villages, an ancient Ethiopian Jewish settlement. You’ll also stop at the Ploughshare Women’s Crafts Training Centre, whic...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Village Tukul or Roha Hotel
Travel on by air to isolated Lalibela, Ethiopia’s holiest city. The day will be spent exploring this ancient town and its world-renowned rock-hewn churches, each carved out of a single rock and dating back to the 12th century. Wander through the dimly lit passageways and tunnels, occasionally seeing a robed priest or monk. The smell of beeswax candles still pervades.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Village Tukul or Roha Hotel
A different adventure awaits today as you continue to explore this fascinating region. Head up to the Ashetone Mariam Monastery by mule or vehicle. The sure-footed guides and mules will ensure you have a safe and unusual experience. This afternoon includes a visit to another group of unique, historic churches with beautiful mosaics.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Remhai Hotel
On to Axum, another town full of historical treasures. Visit the Queen of Sheba’s Palace and the Stele Field, which contains a number of stone slabs carved in relief, dating back to the 4th c...
Return to Addis Ababa and back to the hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure. You may choose to shop or sightsee on your own. This evening you will be transferred the airport for your departing flight; or you may choose to continue to southern Ethiopia and the culturally rich Omo Valley.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Internal airfare (required from Durban – Port Elizabeth
- Travel insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Airport departure taxes, unless noted
- Gratuities to dining room and room staff
- Gratuities to private guides
- Meals other then what is stated
- Beverages
- Excess baggage charges
- Personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges.
Accommodation
s:
- Sheraton Addis Ababa
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa
- Goha Hotel
- Village Tukul
- or Roha Hotel
- Remhai Hotel
Born Free, Inc. trip & cancellation policies apply in every instance, without exception. A Travel Insurance Protection Policy will be available through the Born Free office, or through your travel agent. All cancellations must be made in writing to Born Free, Inc. As a general guideline, cancellation fees imposed are based on number of days prior to departure: 91 days or more – $500 per person 90-60 days prior – 30% of tour cost 59-31 days prior – 50% of tour cost 30 days or less – 100% of tour cost Certain suppliers have higher cancellation fees. These fees will be outlined on your personal “Travel Service Contract,” or on request they can be given at time booking inquiry. Refunds will depend on recoverable monies that are secured from the overseas travel suppliers. Cancellation fees can be as much as 100% of the tour cost. Once a tour is in progress, no refund will be made for less than three consecutive days of missed services such as unused sightseeing or meals. Cancellations or rescheduling for any uninsured incident will be assessed at the time of occurrence. The above fees are in addition to any airline enforced fees or unrecoverable fees associated with high season travel. Special Note: If you cancel your safari prior to paying all monies due Born Free (at the time of said cancellation), those monies will still be due to Born Free, Inc. and the above cancellation fees will apply. If you have purchased trip cancellation and interruption insurance you may be covered for any loss of funds. All Airline Change Cancellation Fee To Be Assessed Separately.
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners
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