8 Days Historic site

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During this 8 days of historic tour to Ethiopia, get an opportunity to see the ruins of Dungur known as the Queen of Sheba's Palace and the tombs of ancient figures such as King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskel, and more many attractions.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to the archaeological museum that will enhance your knowledge of the ancient kingdom.
    • Explore the sites of Gondar and visit Royal Enclosure and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia.
    • Visit Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches with most impressive architecturally.
    • Visit Abuna Yemata Guh.

What's this trip about?

    During this 8 days of historic tour to Ethiopia, get an opportunity to see the ruins of Dungur known as the Queen of Sheba's Palace and the tombs of ancient figures such as King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskel, and more many attractions.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAddis Ababa
End CityAddis Ababa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Singles Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as per the program based on, on twin or double room
    • All transfer in and transfer out services
    • Ground transportation
    • An experienced driver, driver allowance
    • All fuels expenses, Lubricant expenses
    • Local guides and Scouts where needed
    • All entrance fees as per the program
    • Internal flights
    • Bed and Breakfast

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa

Accommodation: Overnight at Caravan Hotel

Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel. If you will be arriving either in the morning or in the afternoon we will provide complimentary city tour.

Day 2: Fly from Addis to Bahirdar

Accommodation: Overnight at Blue Nile Resort

Our driver will pick you up from the airport and will take you to your Hotel After you refresh up you will head to Lake Tana which is Ethiopia’s largest lake. You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls.

Day 3: Bahirdar to Gondar

Accommodation: Overnight at Haz Hotel

After breakfast continue to Gondar. After settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia.

Day 4: Fly from Gondar to Lalibela

Accommodation: Overnight Lalibela Lodge

You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. These Churches were carved during the time of King Lalibela (1181 - 1221) and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Day 5: Visit Lalibela

Accommodation: Overnight Lalibela Lodge

After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab (13th Century AD) which is famous for its wide collection of ancient

crosses, manuscripts and icons. If this day is Saturday, sp...

Day 6: Fly from Lalibela to Axum

Accommodation: Overnight at Brana Hotel

Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name. While all of the tombs excavated so far have been robbed centurie...

Day 7: Axum - Hawzien

Accommodation: Overnight at Vision Hotel

In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple. Then you will visit Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches which are the most impressive architecturally. A huge, high ceiling is supported b...

Day 8: Hawzien - Mekele- Addis Ababa

In the morning your driver will pick you up from your Hotel (You can choose the time you want to get picked up, you can inform your driver) You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh; to visit this church, one should walk for about an hour to commence a steep ascent up the side ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,200
Price per day$150
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Ethio Travel & Tours.

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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Any Alcoholic drinks
    • Any videography or camera fee if needed
    • Any personal expenses like internet, telephone , fax
    • Services which are not mentioned in the above section

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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